Sataya / Samadai Dolphin Reef — Snorkel Cruise

Overview

A full day at sea off Marsa Alam to the horseshoe reef of Sataya — often called Dolphin House — where a resident pod of spinner dolphins gathers in the sheltered lagoon. After transfer to the harbour you board the boat and cruise out to the reef, a wide crescent of coral that encloses a calm, brilliantly clear lagoon. Spinner dolphins rest and socialise here through the day, and with luck you snorkel over the shallows as they pass beneath and around you — wild animals in their own habitat, watched on their terms rather than fed or chased. Between dolphin time the boat moves to two more snorkelling stops over healthy coral gardens, home to reef fish, and the waters of the far south sometimes bring turtles and, in the seagrass beds, the dugongs the region is known for. Snorkel gear is provided and the crew keep an eye on swimmers of every level, so confident and cautious snorkellers alike can enjoy the day. Lunch is served on board between stops, with soft drinks and time to relax on deck as the reef slips by. It is one of the Red Sea's most rewarding boat days — pristine coral, warm water and the chance to share it with wild dolphins.

Highlights

• ✦Sataya reef, home to wild spinner dolphins
• ✦Snorkelling in a sheltered coral lagoon
• ✦Two further coral-garden snorkel stops
• ✦Chance of turtles and reef fish
• ✦Snorkel gear and crew for all levels
• ✦Lunch and relaxing time on deck

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1
   Hotel pickup & transfer to harbour

   Morning pickup from your Marsa Alam hotel and transfer to the port to board the boat.

2. 2
   Cruise to Sataya (Dolphin) reef

   Sail out to the horseshoe reef of Sataya and snorkel in the calm lagoon where wild spinner dolphins gather.

3. 3
   Coral-garden snorkel stops

   Move to two further reef stops over healthy coral, watching for reef fish and the occasional turtle.

4. 4
   Lunch on board

   A meal served on deck between stops, with soft drinks and time to relax as the reef slips past.

5. 5
   Return cruise & drop-off

   Cruise back to the harbour in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel.

Meeting point

📍 Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

Full day

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

Where does it start?

Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Will I get instant confirmation?

Yes — your confirmation arrives on your phone right after booking.

What's included?

Boat cruise with crew · Snorkelling equipment · Lunch on board and soft drinks · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Marine-park fees · Bottled water