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Sataya Dolphin House Snorkel Trip - Marsa Alam

Recommended by 93% of travelers

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Marsa Alam, Egypt

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

It’s not often you get to interact with dolphins in the wild. Encounter them with a snorkeling guide when you book this early morning tour to Sataya Reef (Dolphin House), with hassle-free hotel transfers. Enjoy two separate snorkeling stops with lunch on board plus soft drinks, coffee and tea. Please note: park entrance fees are at your own expense.

Snorkel Sataya Reef (Dolphin House), home to a wealth of spinner dolphins
Feel the magic of interacting with marine mammals in their natural habitat
No experience necessary—guide can show you how to use the equipment
Savor a freshly cooked lunch on board, with soft drinks, coffee and tea

What's Included

Lunch
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Two stops for snorkeling
Snorkeling guide
Soda/Pop
Coffee and/or Tea
two snorkeling spots

Entrance fee - National Park Fees Per day

$10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

we will send you the pick-up time, and then we will pick up you from your hotel reception or your location.

What To Expect

Sataya Dolphin Reef

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9,999 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

linda_m

The boat captain was thoughtful and knowledgeable. The diving guide was very helpful and nice. The boat was clean and safe.

Reviews

4.7

based on 120 reviews

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Great advature

Bartosz_M, Feb 2026

Well organized, great advanture, beautiful reef with dolphins. Very nice ship and crew. Great guide and photographer. Super pictures from the whole trip.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the adventure and had the chance to experience the beautiful reef and dolphins. It’s great to know that you were satisfied with the boat, our crew, and the guide, and that you loved the photos from the trip. Your kind words mean a lot to our entire team, and we hope to welcome you back on board again for another unforgettable experience in the Red Sea. Warm regards, Marsa Waves Team

Truly amazing , the boat...

Andras_R, Mar 2025

Truly amazing , the boat the people and of course the large pods of dolphins. We loved it so much !!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience on board and enjoyed the company of our team and the incredible dolphins. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon! 🌊🐬✨

Once in a lifetime

Nina_K, Dec 2024

Sataya Overnight, not my first time. First day no dolphins, everyone was sad. Second day: 80 dolphins, they were quiet and allowed us snorklers to dive within their group, as long as we made no big movements. 40 dolphins on your right, 30 on your left, just inches away, looking at you: Once in a lifetime. We were pumped with adrenaline after that. What made the tour with Marsa Waves special: - they allow you to swim from the boat at any time (huuuge plus) - they turn out the generator at night, so no noise, no light disturbance when watching the stars, better for environment -Snorkeling guides were attentive and friendly Finally: Mustafa as Lead-Guide was very good and has potential to become an actual host. He was professional, kept us well informed and made conversation that actually deserves that name. So you do not feel like a tourist with an IQ of 80, kept happy with a few childish jokes - you rather feel like a respected person. That was unusual and very nice.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed and heartfelt feedback! We’re thrilled to hear about the magical moments you experienced with the dolphins—80 dolphins on your second day must have been an unforgettable encounter. It’s those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make what we do so rewarding. We’re also delighted that you appreciated the unique aspects of our tour, such as the freedom to swim from the boat, our commitment to sustainability by turning off the generator at night, and the attentive and friendly guidance provided by our snorkeling team. Your kind words about Mustafa are truly appreciated. We’re so proud to have him on our team, and it’s wonderful to know that his professionalism and genuine conversations made your experience even more special. Thank you for choosing Marsa Waves. We look forward to welcoming you back for more incredible adventures in the future!

Fantastic trip

Daniele_R, Sep 2024

Great trip. We’ve been able to swim with the dolphins. It was fantastic! Just be ready for a long trip

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you so much for taking time to share your experiences with us, marsa waves team is pleased that we could meet your expectations, We will be very happy to see you again, always remember that you have a family in marsa alam

A long day, beware road trip vehicle to get to the port.

Johanne_J, Nov 2023

An experience for sure, but a very long day so will not suit all. We had a very early pickup but didn’t quite appreciate the very long road trip to get to the boat. I think the road trip would have been better if the transport had been in a better quality of mini bus. The roads are appalling in places, made worse by the lack of shock absorbers, so beware. The actual boat trip and dolphin experience was as good as we imagined it, but overall we would not recommend due to the 6 hour road trip we had to endure.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so much Johanne for taking time to share your experiences with us, marsa waves team is pleased that we could meet your expectations, We will be very happy to see you again, The distance is long, but it is worth it. There is no dolphin house in the world like Sataya, but the distance depends on which hotel you stay in, wr are happ y to have you onboard Best regards marsa waves team

Swimmimg with dolphins - WOW!

Artur_I, Aug 2023

Snorkling in crystal clear water with literally dozens of dolphins!! Amazing experience! Most recommended!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you so much Artur for taking time to share your experiences with us, marsa waves team is pleased that we could meet your expectations, We will be very happy to see you again . Best regards marsa waves team

The boat captain was...

linda_m, Mar 2023

The boat captain was thoughtful and knowledgeable. The diving guide was very helpful and nice. The boat was clean and safe.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you so much for taking time to share your experiences with us, marsa waves team is pleased that we could meet your expectations, We will be very happy to see you again . Best regards marsa waves team

Friendly most welcoming tour

Yasser_A, Jun 2021

Thanks ahmed for the great time and care... enjoyed the day and the 4 snorkeling spots with nice photos and will repeat for sure ..

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. The marsa waves team is pleased that you had such a fantastic holiday with us! We are very pleased that we could meet your expectations. Thank you for recommending marsa waves. We will be very happy to see you again. Best regards.

Esperienza unica

Francesca_G, Jun 2023

Esperienza bellissima. In circa 2 ore e mezza si arriva in questo punto dove vivono tantissimi delfini, che si avvicinano curiosi. La barriera corallina è molto bella, abbiamo visto anche una grossa manta. Tutto lo staff gentile e simpatico, ad eccezione di una accompagnatrice bionda che forse non parlava inglese che è stata abbastanza scortese con noi. In ogni caso, consigliamo la assolutamente la gita ed il tour operator.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you so much mr francesca for taking time to share your experiences with us, marsa waves team is pleased that we could meet your expectations, We will be very happy to see you again, We are very sorry about what happened from the guest, we will make sure this does not happen in the future, please if you face anything like that please tell your guide Like the instructions you get from the guide at the beginning of the trip Best regards marsa waves team

Tutto bellissimo....

Claudio_I, Aug 2022

Tutto bellissimo. Fantastico nuotare con 30 delfini sotto di noi. Viaggio un po'faticoso ma da fare sicuramente.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Décevant

Anthony_F, Apr 2022

Excursion décevante : - nous avons aperçu quelques dauphins du bateau mais il n'y en avait pas sur le spot de snorkeling (je sais bien que cela n'est pas un aquarium et que leur présence n'est pas garantie mais on fait quand même ce tour avant tout pour nager avec les dauphins) - les transferts par la route depuis Marsa Alam sont extrêmement longs (5h en tout depuis le Hilton) et dans des conditions médiocres (van complet, chauffeur et accompagnement impolis et imprudents, méprisant totalement leurs passagers) - les transferts en bateau (plus de 4h en tout) sont très longs, pas danimation ou de musique à bord Les points positifs: Personnel du bateau correct, de même que le repas, joli jardin de corail, cela fait peu pour 9h de transport.

Response from Host, May 2022

Dear customer, we thank you for participating in our trip to the Dolphin House, Dolphin House, it is the best marine destination in Marsa Alam. In our explanation of our trip, we noted that there is a possibility of seeing dolphins rather than not seeing them, but the largest percentage remains, which reaches 93% of the number of our customers Those who joined us in previous times were able to see dolphins and swim with them throughout the trip, as for the driver, we checked the matter and found some excessive speed and we dealt with the matter and it will not happen in the future, we thank you for drawing attention and we hope to see you soon Best regards Marsa waves team

À NE PAS MANQUER 🤩😍

Florence_P, Apr 2021

Nous avons fait 3 excursions avec Marsa Waves et franchement ce ne fut que du bonheur !! Une équipe adorable, aux petits soins et hyper professionnelle. Organisation impeccable, plongée snorkeling très sécurisée avec un guide à chaque fois et plein de petites attentions qui font que vous passez un moment inoubliable 🤩🥰 Nous avons eu la chance de trouver le Dugong de la baie et de nager avec lui, c’était tellement émouvant !! Encore merci à Ahmed, Sassa et Mustapha 🤗 Quant à la sortie à Sataya Reef, encore une journée extraordinaire à tous points de vue 🤗♥️ pouvoir nager avec des dauphins, un rêve !! Et la encore, une organisation et un service au top, guide snorkeling très attentif, un vrai repas bon et copieux à bord avec barbecue sur le bateau, le tout à savourer sur le pont entourés par les dauphins et les coraux splendides !! Franchement, je recommande à 200% Marsa Waves avec Ahmed, adorable et professionnel 👍🤩🐬