STANDARD
Brand-new emotions and knowledge that will transform you and the way you see yourself and the world around you
Accommodation on a yacht
with experienced instructors
with experienced instructors
Freediving training —
no previous experience required
no previous experience required
A week in Egypt with dolphins
and sea turtles in the open ocean
and sea turtles in the open ocean
What’s Included
What Awaits You on This Journey
We’ll spend a lot of time swimming with dolphins, learning how to dive, breathe — and hold our breath, exploring ourselves through somatic practices
On our trips, not a single person has ever missed out on this unique, priceless experience — a real, live encounter with dolphins in the water. Even if you’ve never dived before. Even if you’re not a confident swimmer.
We want to come together and dive deeper into this experience — in the circle of family and like-minded people. Both families and solo travelers are welcome! Kids will have their own fun program with games.
Expect great company, bright sunshine, and unlimited sea just outside the yacht! No special training required, no freediving or swimming skills necessary.
We want to come together and dive deeper into this experience — in the circle of family and like-minded people. Both families and solo travelers are welcome! Kids will have their own fun program with games.
Expect great company, bright sunshine, and unlimited sea just outside the yacht! No special training required, no freediving or swimming skills necessary.
Program
Daily Program
Day 1.
Arrival
Arrival
1/6
Flight to Hurghada or Marsa Alam airport during the day (or earlier). Transfer to the port, check-in on the yacht. Welcome meeting. Equipment fitting. Evening somatic practice. Dinner. Yacht briefing. Overnight on board.
Day 2.
Sailing to the Reef
Sailing to the Reef
Early breakfast. Transfer to Dolphin Reef. Swimming with dolphins. Lunch. Freediving lecture + practice. Training in the water. Dinner. Overnight on board.
2/6
Day 3.
Dolphin Reef
Dolphin Reef
Early wake-up. Morning exercise. Swimming with dolphins. Breakfast. More dolphin encounters. Lunch. Freediving session. Evening lecture. Somatic practice. Dinner. Snorkeling under the stars. Sharing circle. Overnight on board.
3/6
Day 4.
Dolphin Reef
Dolphin Reef
Early wake-up. Morning exercise. Dolphin swimming (Tired? Not us!). Breakfast. Dolphins and reef swimming. Lunch. Freediving buoy session. More dolphins. Breathwork practice. Dinner. Snorkeling under the stars. Sharing circle. Overnight on board.
Day 5.
Dolphin Reef
Dolphin Reef
Early wake-up. Morning exercise. Dolphin swimming. Breakfast. Dolphins and reef swimming. Lunch. Freediving buoy session. More dolphins. Relaxation practice. Dinner. Snorkeling under the stars. Sharing circle. Overnight on board.
4/6
Day 6.
Dolphin Reef
Dolphin Reef
Early wake-up. Morning exercise. Dolphin swimming. Breakfast. More dolphins & reef swimming. Lunch. Return to port. End of program. Transfer to Hurghada.
5/6
6/6
Accommodation
on the Yacht
on the Yacht
32-meter Comfort-class yacht, 12 double cabins, 4 decks, fully equipped with everything needed for our journey.
A stunning reef just 30 km off the coast — home to spinner and bottlenose dolphins
Our Team
Who Will Be With You on This Journey
Ksenia Glybchenko
CEO of DolphinsTrip
The visionary and soul behind our journeys, guide into the world of dolphins and whales. Organizing trips since 2012. Author of more than 40 unique expeditions with wild dolphins (Egypt) and whales (Mexico, Tonga). Mother of four water-loving children. Certified baby swimming instructor (ages 0−4) and AIDA3 freediver.
"I love freediving for the freedom to be myself, and I’m happy to share my skills with you. For me, the ocean is a tool of self-discovery, a way to dive into our own depth. It’s a beautiful journey."
"I love freediving for the freedom to be myself, and I’m happy to share my skills with you. For me, the ocean is a tool of self-discovery, a way to dive into our own depth. It’s a beautiful journey."
Oleg Glybchenko
Freediving Instructor
Oleg first put on a mask 12 years ago. Now a certified Molchanovs Wave 4 freediver, personal depth record -90 m (VWT). Competed in deep diving championships in Egypt (2020). Since 2021, training and assisting at Touch Down freediving school. A thoughtful teacher and reliable guide into the depths (and back).
Alesya Verina
Kinesiologist, body & movement researcher. Molchanovs Wave 2 freediver
“For me, traveling to dolphins feels like coming Home. The sensations in the body and the state of presence with them create a sense of total unity. Freediving and hours in the water expand all ideas of breathing. Each trip feels like an unforgettable encounter that touches the heart.”
Anna Volkovets
Videographer, journalist, screenwriter
Transforms our journeys into films and preserves the happiest moments of human-dolphin connection.
Gosha Miklushonok
Swimming coach, freediver, kids’ friend
For over 9 years, Gosha has been helping children grow, learn, and discover the world through water. A true ambassador of swimming as the art of harmony with the sea.
On the buoy, he makes participants feel safe; at depth, he gives calm and confidence.
On the buoy, he makes participants feel safe; at depth, he gives calm and confidence.
Sofia Glybchenko
Mermaid, dolphins’ and children’s best friend
The eldest sister of three brothers, in the water since 8 months old. Discovered her gift for underwater photography on dolphin trips. Freediver, depth record 45 m on a single breath.
Active environmentalist, collecting trash both at sea and on land.
"Living my life, spending half of the days underwater"
Active environmentalist, collecting trash both at sea and on land.
"Living my life, spending half of the days underwater"
Grigory Solovyov
Filmmaker, creator of DolphinsTrip’s magical videos
Filming since 2006, with a background in television. Once afraid of water and depth, he overcame his fears through the Red Sea — and found a passion for underwater filming.
A vital member of our team, bringing the magic of the underwater world to life.
A vital member of our team, bringing the magic of the underwater world to life.
Dates
Upcoming trips
Our journeys are usually week-long open-sea programs combining freediving training, body & mind practices, and a unique experience of living on a yacht
October 4–9, 2025
Available
October 11–16, 2025
Available
October 18–23, 2025
Fully booked
October 25–30, 2025
Fully booked
April 18–23, 2026
Available
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Prices
The price depends on the deck and/or cabin category
STANDARD
From €1600/person
October 2025 – April 2026
◉ From September 1, 2025, prices increase by €150 (from €1750).
Included in the price:
- 5 nights on a yacht (double cabins)
- 3 meals daily + water/tea/snacks
- Transfers hotel–port–hotel
- Marine wildlife interaction briefing
- Freediving lessons (theory + practice)
- Group freediving gear (buoy, weights)
- Underwater trip reportage filming
- Guide + yacht crew services
- 2 motor dinghies onboard
- Fuel fees & national park permits
Not included in the price:
- Flights (to Marsa Alam or Hurghada, ~€600)
- Individual airport transfers (€40+)
- Egypt visa ($25)
- Tips for yacht crew (~€80/person)
- Personal equipment rental (available locally)
- Travel insurance
Extra services:
- Upper deck cabin +€ 150
- Private photo session (yacht / hotel / underwater) — on request
STANDARD
Booking Request or Travel Information Inquiry
How to Book Your Spot on the Trip
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- A deposit of 50% of the total cost per person is required to secure your spot (children are also counted, the deposit is 50% of the full price).
- For group bookings, a 50% deposit per participant is required, including children.
- The remaining 50% must be paid no later than 30 days before the start of the program.
For bookings made 15 days before the trip (or later), full payment is required per person, including children.
Cancellation Policy
- From the day the deposit is made (50% of the total cost per person) up to 6 months before the start of the program — 75% of the deposit will be refunded. Written notice of cancellation is required via Telegram or WhatsApp.
- From 3 to 6 months before the start of the program — only 50% of the deposit will be refunded.
- From 3 months to 15 days before the start of the program — the deposit (50% of the total cost per person) is non-refundable.
- 14 days before the program start or later — full payment per person (the entire trip cost) is non-refundable.
We are not liable for partial or full non-fulfillment of obligations under these terms if such non-fulfillment occurs as a result of force majeure circumstances, including but not limited to: fire, epidemic, quarantine, earthquake, flood, hurricane, storm, tsunami, landslide, other natural disasters and cataclysms, military actions of any kind, strikes, civil unrest, uprisings, riots, mass disturbances, terrorist acts or threats thereof and their consequences, introduction of a state of emergency or martial law, embargo, denial of entry to the Client by border authorities of the host or transit country, changes in the legislation of the Russian Federation or the host or transit country, actions of customs and sanitary control authorities, actions of immigration authorities/services, unlawful acts against the Dolphinstrip team (including theft of property, whether hidden or open), actions of airlines or other carriers related to technical malfunctions, mechanical failures, airport closures, cancellation of bus, ferry or other transportation services, taxi route disruptions, road traffic issues, etc.
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FAQ
FAQ
Come anyway — but be ready to transform your fear. With effort and guidance, fear turns into a new skill and a new level of freedom. We’ll be there every step of the way. The ocean is a wise mirror, and the depths are an endless field of self-exploration.
Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, and weight belt. All basic-level gear is available for rent. However, the best mask is always your own!
If you already have freediving equipment, know what you need, or want to purchase gear in advance, here are our recommendations:
If you already have freediving equipment, know what you need, or want to purchase gear in advance, here are our recommendations:
- Wetsuit — 3 mm or thinner. In Russia, brands like Molchanovs, Aqua Discovery, Buni produce them. International options include Polo Sub, Elios, Best Dive, Hydra, Cetma Composites, Deep Humans, BestDive, TrueDive.
- Freediving mask — low-volume masks such as Scubapro Freediving Mask, Technisub Micromask, Cressi Minima, Mares FreeX, Mares Samurai, Salvimar, C4.
- Kids’ masks — best for ages 1–3: Aqualung Reef/Mix; for ages 4–10: Cressi Moon Kid.
- Snorkel — soft silicone snorkel without a valve.
- Fins — the longer and softer the blades, the better: Cetma Lotus, Cressi Gara 3000 LD, Cressi Gara 3000, Seac Sub, Sopras, Mares.
- For experienced freedivers: bring your own carbon or fiberglass fins from Carbonio GFT, Cetma, Alchemy Hellas, Molchanovs, Sargan, 2befree, Leaderfins, Flippers, etc. — they’ll be very useful.
- Weight belt — rubber freediving belt with a Marseille buckle.
The program includes three meals a day (at the hotel and/or on the yacht), as well as all accommodation and almost all local transfers (except private airport transfers).
This means you’ll only need a small amount of cash for:
This means you’ll only need a small amount of cash for:
- buying drinks at the hotel beach
- bottled water on the way to the yacht
- paying for transfers
- tipping the yacht crew
Every open-sea dive in areas without protective shark nets carries about a 50/50 chance of encountering a shark.
For sharks, the ocean is home — and we are only guests.
We cannot guarantee the absence of shark encounters during these trips, since all activities take place in open water.
That said, throughout the journey, and especially in the event of a shark encounter, our team and the yacht crew will do everything possible to ensure your safety — including not allowing guests into the water just “for photos.”
For sharks, the ocean is home — and we are only guests.
We cannot guarantee the absence of shark encounters during these trips, since all activities take place in open water.
That said, throughout the journey, and especially in the event of a shark encounter, our team and the yacht crew will do everything possible to ensure your safety — including not allowing guests into the water just “for photos.”
Lagoon depth: 6–12 m. Buoy max: 35 m. Perfect both for beginners and advanced freedivers.
Egypt is warm, but bring a hoodie/sweater and leggings/pants for cool evenings or sleeping under the stars.
- In winter months (November, December, January, February, March), also pack a windbreaker.
Still Have Questions?
Contact us any way that’s convenient for you — we’ll be happy to answer