Deposit for Women-Only Wild Dolphin Retreat

Women Only
Wild Dolphin Retreat

1-7 December 2026 Marsa Alam, Egypt

Trip overview:

• 7 days / 6 nights with breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Coral reefs & wild dolphin encounters

• Maximum 8 guests

• No freediving certification required

• Women-only retreat

• €1490

• €500 non-refundable deposit to secure your place

• Lithuanian & English speaking  retreat hosts

Trip highlights

Swim with wild dolphins in Egypt

You'll have the chance to experience something truly magical - meeting wild dolphins in their natural home during our trips to Sataya Reef! This beautiful lagoon is a resting place for spinner dolphins, where you can often encounter them in large pods. And you don't need to freedive deep to see them, as they often swim close to the surface, making it easy to observe them while snorkeling. It's a unique opportunity to feel a special connection with these beautiful animals while respecting their freedom. No touching, no chasing, just enjoying their presence on their terms. It's one of those moments you'll never forget!

Explore the coral gardens of Marsa Shagra

Marsa Shagra has one of the most beautiful house reefs in the Red Sea full of colourful corals and incredible marine life accessible to all levels of snorkelers and freedivers. The house reef offers a variety of marine life from green and hawksbill turtles, rays, reef sharks and schools of tropical fish. It is not uncommon to encounter spinner dolphins especially in the early mornings there and If you're lucky, you might even spot passing whale sharks and manta rays! The reef is easily accessible from the shore, making it perfect for exploring at your own pace.

Discover the Marsa Abu Dabab

Marsa Abu Dabab is a beautiful bay known for its seagrass meadows and coral reefs full of incredible marine life. We’ll explore its shallow waters, where you have a great chance of spotting green sea turtles feeding on seagrass and if we’re lucky, we might even see one of the Red Sea’s rarest marine mammals — the dugongs!

Learn to relax underwater

Freediving is often seen as a sport about pushing limits and reaching greater depths. Our approach is different. We believe that learning to relax, understand your body and work with your mind can transform the way you experience the underwater world. Throughout the retreat, Emilija will share the foundations of freediving through practical, introductory workshops. You’ll learn about equalisation, relaxation before a dive, breath-hold preparation, duck diving and essential freediving safety. No freediving certification is required to join the retreat.

Meet like minded ocean lovers

This retreat is for women who feel drawn to the ocean, whether you’ve always dreamed of seeing wild dolphins, love discovering new places or simply want to explore the unique underwater world of the Red Sea. You’ll meet a small group of curious, open-minded women who share a love for nature and a sense of adventure. It’s a chance to step away from everyday routines, slow down, discover the incredible marine life of the Red Sea, have meaningful conversations and create unforgettable memories together.

Where will you stay

Red Sea Diving Safari

Our home for this retreat will be the Red Sea Diving Safari eco-villages on Egypt’s southern Red Sea coast. The first 3 nights we will be at Marsa Shagra, a peaceful seaside village with direct access to its beautiful house reef.

We’ll stay in spacious, dome-roofed huts measuring approximately 4 × 4 metres, designed to offer a comfortable, close-to-nature experience, double room with two single beds. Located just a short walk from the water, the huts offer a lovely setting for waking up to the sea and enjoying the changing colours of the sky throughout the day.

Shared bathrooms and showers are located nearby and are regularly cleaned. Meals are served buffet-style in the communal dining area, creating a relaxed space to enjoy food and connect with the group after a day in the water.

Wadi Lahami — three nights

For the second part of our journey, we’ll travel farther south to Wadi Lahami, a remote Red Sea village surrounded by desert mountains, open skies and the beautiful reefs of the Fury Shoals region.

Here, we plan to stay in Deluxe Chalets, the village’s higher accommodation category. Each chalet measures approximately 5 × 8 metres and includes a private en-suite bathroom and the comforts needed for a relaxing stay, double room with two single beds. Meals are served buffet-style in the communal dining area, creating a relaxed space to enjoy food and connect with the group after a day in the water.

With the dramatic desert landscape on one side and the Red Sea nearby, Wadi Lahami offers a wonderful sense of space and escape. After a day exploring coral gardens and searching for marine life, you will return to your own comfortable retreat, unwind and enjoy the quiet beauty of this special place.

Program:

Day 1 ~ Arrival & Welcome

1 December

Arrive at Marsa Alam International Airport, where a private transfer will take you to the Red Sea Diving Safari village in about 30 minutes. After settling in, we’ll get to know each other and enjoy a welcome circle and evening meditation.

2 December

Day 2 ~ Discover Freediving & Marsa Shagra House Reef

We’ll start with morning stretching or yoga, followed by breakfast and a freediving equalisation workshop with Emilija. In the afternoon, we’ll explore Marsa Shagra’s house reef together, where you might spot turtles, reef sharks, rays and colourful fish.

3 December

Day 3 ~ More Underwater Exploration & Creative Shoot

After morning yoga and breakfast, we’ll head back to the house reef for another snorkeling adventure. Later, Polina will guide you through a creative underwater photoshoot/filming, styled around your own look.

4 December

Day 4 ~ Dugongs & Transfer to Wadi Lahami

We’ll visit Abu Dabab Bay for a snorkeling trip, with a high chance to spot dugongs and green sea turtles. Afterwards, we’ll transfer to Wadi Lahami, our next home by the Red Sea.

5 December

Day 5 ~ Meet Wild Dolphins

We’ll take a boat trip to Sataya Reef, where we’ll have the chance to snorkel with wild spinner dolphins in their natural environment. After lunch, enjoy some free time to relax.

6 December

Day 6 ~ More Dolphins & Sunset Desert Tour

We’ll return to Sataya for our second dolphin excursion, giving us another chance to encounter these beautiful animals. In the evening, we’ll join a guided desert excursion to discover a different side of Egypt, enjoy the beautiful desert landscapes and take in the sunset.

7 December

Day 7 ~ Departure

After breakfast, a transfer will take you back to Marsa Alam International Airport.

Pricing and what is included:

Your €1,490 retreat package is planned to include:

• 6 nights of accommodation
• Airport transfers to and from Marsa Alam International Airport

• Full-board meals at the Red Sea Diving Safari village

• The planned snorkeling excursions, including snorkeling at Marsa Shagra and Abu Dabab reefs, a sunset desert trip from Wadi Lahami and two Sataya Dolphin Reef trips with a great chance to swim alongside wild dolphins

• Marine park entrance fees
• Morning stretching or the agreed group yoga sessions
• Freediving equalisation and relaxation workshops with Emilija

• Guided group snorkeling experiences

• Underwater photoshoot/short videos with Polina

What is not included:

• Flights and visa
• Travel insurance and personal expenses
• Snorkelling gear (you can rent it on site or for your comfort bring your own mask and snorkel)

• Optional activities (like scuba diving) or excursions not listed in the final confirmed package

Booking your place

To secure your place on the retreat, a €500 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance of €990 will be payable in cash upon arrival.

Your Hosts:

Emilija is an experienced freediver passionate about deep diving and the ocean. She believes relaxation is key to improving your dives and feeling more connected to the underwater world. She’ll share useful freediving tips for beginners and show you how to make the most of every ocean encounter.

Polina is a costume designer, stylist and creative director with a deep love for the ocean and creative expression. She’ll bring her creative vision and positive energy to the retreat, capturing special moments along the way and guiding you through a unique underwater photoshoot.

Is this retreat for you?

This retreat is for women who love the ocean, are curious about marine life and want to spend meaningful time in the water.

You don't need a freediving certification or previous freediving experience. Whether you are already a confident snorkeler or are curious to learn more about the underwater world, you are welcome as long as you meet the swimming and safety requirements.

A note about the ocean

The ocean is wild, and that is part of what makes it so special. Dolphin sightings, dugong encounters and other wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Weather and sea conditions may also require changes to the schedule.

Our intention is to experience the underwater world respectfully, without chasing or disturbing marine animals, and to leave the ocean as we found it.

Ready to join us?

If you feel drawn to the ocean, curious about the world beneath the surface and ready for a different kind of getaway, I’d love to welcome you to this small-group retreat!

Join us in Egypt for a week of wild ocean experiences, relaxation and connection!

Once your booking is confirmed, a questionnaire will be sent to you to get to know you better.

If any assistance in finding flights is needed, do not hesitate to contact us!