1 Day
Daily Tour
40 people
English, Espanol, Francais, Italian, Japanese, Vietnamese
Embark on our Dolphin House snorkeling trip — a half-day escape from Marsa Alam to one of the Red Sea’s most enchanting marine hotspots. Dolphin House, also known as Sataya, is famed for its friendly pods of dolphins, crystal-clear waters, and abundant biodiversity.
Located within the Wadi El Gemal National Park, Dolphin House offers an immersive experience with spinner dolphins and a splendid coral reef ecosystem. The tranquil, shallow bays and high visibility (up to 30 m) create the perfect conditions for snorkeling in any season.
07:30 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Marsa Alam
08:15 AM – Departure by boat to Dolphin House
09:00 AM – Snorkeling session #1 on coral reef
10:00 AM – Dolphin sighting zone — swim if available
11:00 AM – Snorkeling session #2 in adjacent reef
12:00 PM – Light lunch and relaxation on board
01:00 PM – Return transfer to your hotel
Air-conditioned hotel pick-up and drop-off
Guided boat tour and snorkeling assistance
Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins)
Lunch, soft drinks & snacks
Marine park and entry fees
Spinner Dolphins
Reef Fish: Parrotfish, Butterflyfish, Angelfish
Sea Turtles (occasionally)
Colorful corals, sponges, and sea anemones
Swimwear & towel
High SPF sunscreen & sunglasses
Waterproof camera / GoPro
Hat for sun protection
Reusable water bottle
★★★★★ “Swimming beside wild dolphins was an indescribable moment—truly magical!”
★★★★★ “Family-friendly and full of surprises. Snorkeling here was a highlight of our Egypt trip.”
Timetable: 07:30: pick-up from hotels 08:30: arrival to Marsa Alam harbor 08:45: start sailing 09:15: arrival to Samadai reef where we do 02 snorkeling stops and take lunch on the boat. 15:30: return to the harbor 16:30: arrival at the hotel. In details: Marsaalamtours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam then you will be escorted to the marina of Marsa Alam . Board your boat to start your exciting trip to the Dolphin House, which is known also as ‘’Sha’ab Samadai’’. An amazing place for all snorkeling lovers, simply to have a view of the dolphins near the reefs. You will have a short briefing about the snorkeling site, Samadai (dolphin house) from the snorkeling guide before reaching the site, then you will enjoy snorkeling with dolphins on the beautiful Red Sea. You will get two snorkeling stops around the reefs where dolphins live, each stopping for about 45 minutes with a time for rest in-between to get drinks and snacks on board the boat. If you have always dreamt of swimming with dolphins in their natural habitat, this unforgettable trip to the Dolphin House “Samadai Reef” will give you the chance to do so. The name ‘dolphin house’ has been given, as the reef itself is shaped like a horseshoe, giving protection from the wind and sea and a perfect place for the spinner dolphins to rest and play. A unique chance to discover these beautiful resident marine mammals happy to swim and play with visiting snorkelers and scuba divers for hours at a time, You may even get the chance to come face to face with the dolphins as they roam wild and free here, If you are patient and fortunate enough to get the chance to swim with these fascinating creatures, you will be rewarded with a magical experience that will be well worth the wait. You may then snorkel again in an area called Shaab Marsa Alam for a while before we go back to Marsa Alam port for your transfer back to your hotel in Marsa Alam . Buffet-style lunch and drinks will be served onboard the boat to make this a special day out to the Dolphin House. NOTE: All times are guidelines so no times are definite
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