Glass-Bottom Boat & Dolphin Watching

This trip covers two very different things in one outing: a glass-bottom cruise over shallow, healthy coral where you can watch fish and reef life through the boat's hull without getting wet, and a stop at Sha'ab El Erg, a reef known for a resident pod of spinner dolphins.

Sightings are common but never guaranteed — this is wild marine life, not a show — and crews are generally strict about not chasing or crowding the dolphins if they do appear, keeping a respectful distance and letting swimmers enter the water calmly rather than diving in on top of them.

It's a good, low-effort option for families or anyone who wants to see marine life without snorkeling or diving skills.