8-15 November 2025 — Red Sea, Egypt

Dolphin & Sound Retreat

Welcome back to the water
Your original home

✔ Seven days of connecting with dolphins, swimming multiple times a day in the stunning Sataya Reef, located in Egypt’s Red Sea.

✔ Powerful voice work, chanting, and spiritual practices guided by Jacob Vermeulen, designed for integration and deepening your experience.

✔ Living, dining, and sleeping aboard the Nooraya, a boat with a warm and welcoming crew, for the duration of the trip.

✔ Relaxing in the warm waters and enjoying the gentle, pleasant temperatures of the Egyptian sun in November.

✔ Free diving and marveling at the wonders of the reef, encountering a surprising variety of marine life.

✔ Optional scuba diving for beginners as a first initiation, or for those with prior experience looking to continue their exploration.

It is a rare and magical experience to encounter wild animals that choose to connect with you. Make no mistake—you don’t swim with dolphins; they choose to swim with you.

With a single flap of their fin, they can disappear—gone in an instant, as if they were never there. And then, out of the misty blue, hundreds emerge, moving slowly and gracefully toward you.

Some will signal to their babies that it’s safe. Once the mother approves, the curious, playful young ones swim over, eager to explore. Your inner child will rejoice!

Others—especially the elders—will hold your gaze, sharing a silent exchange of wisdom and knowledge that transcends what your mind can comprehend.

That’s where our Sound and Voice practices come in. When you’re not in the water, you’ll process and integrate the gifts received from the dolphins by exploring the power of your voice.

You’ll create sound, chant around the piano, and share your experiences—both inner and outer—under the open sky on the deck of the boat that will be your home for seven days.

Once in a lifetime

Aboard the Nooraya

Marvelling in the Sataya Reef

Experience the enchanting beauty of Sataya’s “Dolphin Bay,” one of the Red Sea’s most stunning reefs. For six unforgettable days, our boat anchors in this serene haven, where playful Spinner dolphins visit daily. Swim alongside these gentle creatures as they glide through the turquoise waters, often inviting you into their world of joy and spontaneity. When the dolphins are away, immerse yourself in the reef’s vibrant underwater tapestry of corals and exotic marine life, discovering a hidden world of wonder.

Your journey is made complete aboard Nooraya, a 29-meter-long, 7-meter-wide boat designed for comfort and tranquility. Fully refurbished, it offers everything needed for an unforgettable trip. From shaded decks to sunlit spaces, Nooraya provides areas for relaxation, socializing, and soaking in the beauty of Sataya. Inside, the boat features cozy lounges, a traditional Egyptian salon with a bar and dining area, and eight cabins with private bathrooms, ensuring a restful stay.

Meals prepared by a chef who blends flavors from different cuisines, offering delightful menus throughout the week. The dedicated crew, including experienced guides, ensures smooth sailing and unforgettable water experiences.

Unleash your voice of the deep with Jacob’s musical and spiritual guidance

For 15 years, Jacob has been offering voice-led online sessions to people worldwide, as well as hosting in-person retreats across Europe and South Africa. His approach is deep and healing, yet grounded and infused with a touch of humor.

Everyone, regardless of their affinity for—or fear of—singing, is warmly welcomed and easily drawn into his accessible and inclusive style.

His work focuses on connecting to your essence and addressing what stands in the way, using voice work (Somatic Vocal Healing), chanting, and mantra singing.

A gifted pianist, Jacob’s music transports participants to new realms—inviting moments of profound stillness and rejuvenation.

Practical information

When?

Arrival: Saturday, 8 November
Departure: Saturday, 15 November

Where?

Onboard the Nooraya
Sataya Bay, Egypt

All-Inclusive Package

“All-in” means that everything is provided for you upon arrival: lodging, meals, dolphin swimming with experienced guides, snorkeling, workshop sessions with Jacob, airport shuttle, and more.

How to Get There

Fly to either Hurghada or Marsa Alam (see map above). A shuttle will pick you up from the airport and take you to the harbor where the boat will be waiting. The shuttle ride is approximately 3 hours from Marsa Alam and 5 hours from Hurghada.

If no direct flight is available, we recommend flying to Cairo first and then taking an internal flight to Marsa Alam.

On the arrival date, make sure to be in the arrival hall of the airport in the afternoon. On the departure date, you can book your return flight in the afternoon and evening.

If you arrive late in the evening on the 8th, you can still join in time, as our boat doesn’t leave the harbor until the morning of the 9th. On the first night, we’ll sleep on the boat while it’s docked in the harbor. You’ll need to arrange a private taxi, which we can organize for you at approximately €120.

Room Options

All rooms feature a private bathroom. Most are located on the lower deck, while a limited number are on the upper deck with views over the reef.

  • Lower Deck | Twin Room with porthole – €1,465

  • Upper Deck | Twin Room with sea view (limited availability) – €1,695

  • Lower Deck | Single Room with porthole (very limited availability) – €1,995

If you’re joining as a couple and would like to share a double room, please contact us at info@songdance.co.

There will be maximum 17 participants for an intimate experience.

What’s Not Included

  • Flights

  • Scuba diving (available onboard for an additional cost)

  • Optional tip for the crew (recommended: €50 per person)

  • Visa (€25, obtainable on arrival). Your passport or ID must be valid for at least six months after your return, and an extra photo may be required.