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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Shaab Sataya is the biggest reef of the Red Sea with a length of 45 km. Boats starting from Hamata will reach the spot within two hours.
Huge groups of spinner dolphins are living along the reef. A snorkeling trip to Dolphin House gives you the biggest chance to come close to these fascinating animals.
Apart from this you will be stunned by the colors of the reef and the life in between the corals that will be right in front of you.
Enjoy the hard and soft coral fields inhabited by a variety of fish you hardly find anywhere else! The Napoleon wrasse is a common visitor, turtles are approaching the groups of snorkelers regularly. An alive and intact reef – Shaab Sataya is for sure a place you will remember…
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle English-speaking tour representative Snorkeling equipment Lunch aboard the cruise boat
Any extras Tipping
5 Euro entrance fees for national park
Departure Point
Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
We pick up all the travelers
pick-up from hotels from Marsalam at 6.30 am
Return Details
Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
We pick up all the travelers
Marsa Alam Tours, Marsa Alam, Egypt Our overnight trip to Sataya Dolphinhouse is starting from the marina in Hamata. The small village is located about 100 km south of Marsa Alam. From its harbour daily boats and safari trips head towards the stunning reefs of the Southern Red Sea.
In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Hamata in air conditioned minibuses. The transfer time will be around two hours – depending on the location of your hotel.
As soon as you arrive on board, you will get a short introduction while having soft drinks in the saloon. Choose your rooms and make yourself comfortable on our vessel, while we are already on our way to Sataya.
After having a relaxing two hours ride we will arrive to our destination. A quick briefing will prepare you for your first guided snorkeling. You will have plenty of time to discover the coral reef of Shaab Sataya from the surface and swim inside the lagoon, protected by the reef from currents. A second guided snorkeling follows during the afternoon. Sataya is a place for everyone and all the family.
Later on you will watch the sun set with the delicious food prepared by our chief on the boat. Don’t miss the most impressive view from the high deck – watching the stars and moon. Light Egyptian music and our hand made beduin coffee called gabbana are completing the atmosphere.
Early in the morning of the second day we will discover the reef before anyone else. The marine life just returns back to daily activities while you are watching. The best chance to spot dolphins and rays while will be during that time.
When we had our breakfast the boat moves to Abu Galawa for your last stop during our trip. The most beautiful coral reef wants to be discovered. The sandy bottom between the reef blocks makes it very picturesque. Swimming through the passages is relaxed and easy. They become narrower and shallower until the reef is only 3 meters below.
Only lunch and a small break are left before we start our trip back to the harbor. The minibus takes you back to your hotel in time to take the dinner.
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Picking up from any hotel to the north or to the south of marsaalam has extra fees
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Departure04405617099
14 May 2025
Day trip to Dolphin House: everything organized perfectly and plus we managed to swim with a lot of dolphins. Fantastic experience
This tour in
Egypt
is organized by
Marsa Alam Tours
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