Snorkeling Marsa Alam: Dolphin House Reef with 2 Sessions

You get two separate snorkeling sessions on the same boat, at different reef sites.

Snorkel the Dolphin House and Crystal Temple Reef near Marsa Alam on a full-day boat trip with two separate underwater sessions, a guide, hotel pickup and lunch. The boat leaves at 8:45 AM from the marina after morning collection from your hotel. Dolphins are not guaranteed due to sea conditions and animal behavior, but the coral and fish life at both reefs are constant. The guide briefs you on gear before the first dive and moves the boat between sites so you explore different underwater terrain without returning to shore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin House Snorkeling Boat Trip

• Pickup from hotel
• Depart from marina
• First snorkeling session
• Relax and refresh on boat
• Second snorkeling session
• Enjoy lunch on boat
• Return journey to marina
• Arrive at marina
• Return to hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle at 7:30 AM, arriving at the Marsa Alam marina by 8:45. Once aboard the yacht, the guide walks you through the snorkeling equipment and safety basics, then the boat heads out to Dolphin House Reef. Your first snorkeling session runs until around 10:30 AM. You enter the water with your gear, explore the coral formations and the fish species living there, and return to the boat for a break.

After time on deck with refreshments, the boat relocates to Crystal Temple Reef for a second snorkeling session starting around noon. This second site gives you a different stretch of reef to explore without the logistics of returning to shore between dives. You're back on the boat by 2:00 PM, when lunch is served. A buffet prepared fresh on board, with mineral water, soft drinks and hot drinks available throughout the day. The return journey begins at 2:30 PM, and you're back at the marina by 4:00 PM, then returned to your hotel by 5:30 PM.

Dolphins do appear at Dolphin House, but sightings depend on sea conditions and animal movement. The reef itself is the constant. The guide is with you the whole time and speaks English or Italian. All snorkeling gear, life vests and transportation are included. If your hotel is south of Marsa Alam city, a 10€ transfer fee applies, paid on the boat.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and life vest.
• air-conditioned hotel pickup and drop-off in Marsa Alam.
• two separate snorkeling sessions at Dolphin House and Crystal Temple Reef.
• English or Italian-speaking guide.
• buffet lunch on the boat.
• mineral water, soft drinks and hot drinks all day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 36

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 11.36

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Red Sea Offers

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Italian, so you follow the briefing and any in-water commentary in your language. Book this if you want two reef sites in one morning without the time and cost of separate trips, or if you prefer a guided snorkeling experience where someone experienced is in the water with you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I snorkel at Dolphin House Reef if I've never snorkeled before?

Yes. The guide gives a full briefing on the equipment and how to use it before you enter the water, and the reef is suitable for all fitness levels. Life vests are provided, and the guide is in the water with you.

What is the Dolphin House Reef actually like underwater?

Dolphin House Reef is a coral garden with vibrant fish species and delicate coral formations. Dolphins do inhabit the area, but their presence is not guaranteed on any given day because they move freely and are not confined to the reef.

Do I get time to rest between the two snorkeling sessions?

Yes. After the first session ends around 10:30 AM, you stay on the boat with refreshments while it relocates to Crystal Temple Reef. The second session begins around noon, giving you roughly 90 minutes between dives.

Is the lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is a buffet served on the boat at 2:00 PM, with mineral water, soft drinks and hot drinks included all day. Dietary restrictions are not mentioned in the operator details, so contact them directly before booking if you have specific needs.

How long is the full day, and what time do I return to my hotel?

The full experience runs about 9 hours from pickup to drop-off. You're collected at 7:30 AM and returned to your hotel by 5:30 PM.

What should I bring or wear for this snorkeling trip?

Bring sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes. Wear something you don't mind getting wet under your snorkeling gear, or wear a rash guard. All snorkeling equipment, life vests and gear are provided.