Snorkeling Marsa Alam: Sataya Reefs with wild dolphins
Sataya Reefs holds dolphins year-round; you enter the water where they are.
Snorkel with wild dolphins at Sataya Reefs near Marsa Alam on a 7-hour boat trip that includes hotel pickup, a guide, two snorkeling stops, lunch on board and a visit to Dolphin House. Life jackets and snorkeling gear are provided, and the guide speaks English, Italian or German. The boat departs from Marsa Alam and returns there by late afternoon.
The Experience
Sataya Reefs sits in open water off Marsa Alam, and the dolphins that live there are wild—they come and go as they choose. The boat leaves from Marsa Alam with a guide who knows where to find them and what to watch for. You'll snorkel at two reef stops during the day, moving between them by boat. The guide enters the water with you, and everyone wears a life jacket. Snorkeling gear is supplied, along with unlimited mineral water and soft drinks throughout the day.
Lunch is a buffet served on board after the morning snorkeling, and you'll have time to rest on the sandbanks before the second stop. The Dolphin House—a shallow reef where dolphins often gather—is part of the itinerary. The whole day runs seven hours from pickup at your Marsa Alam hotel to drop-off, with the boat handling all the logistics of reaching the reefs and timing the stops.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marsa Alam.
- air-conditioned boat transport.
- snorkeling guide in English, Italian or German.
- snorkeling gear and life jackets.
- two snorkeling stops at Sataya Reefs and Dolphin House.
- buffet lunch on board.
- fresh seasonal fruits.
- soft and hot drinks all day.
- unlimited mineral water.
- on-board first aid.
Operated by FTS Travels
Is this one for you?The boat leaves early and the day runs seven hours with two water entries, so you're in and out of the sea rather than lounging on deck—book this if you came to snorkel, not to lounge. If you're staying in North Marsa Alam, confirm the pickup surcharge before you book.
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Top questions
Can I snorkel with dolphins if I've never done it before?
Yes. Snorkeling at Sataya Reefs suits all fitness levels, and the guide is in the water with you. Life jackets are provided, and the boat crew includes first aid on board.
What happens if the dolphins don't show up?
Sataya Reefs is a known dolphin habitat, but sightings depend on where the dolphins are on any given day. The guide will take you to the reef stops regardless, and you'll snorkel the coral and reef fish. The second stop at Dolphin House is also part of the plan.
Is the boat ride rough, or is it comfortable?
The boat is a yacht with an air-conditioned cabin. The ride to the reefs takes time, but you're not standing the whole way—there's space to sit and rest between snorkeling stops.
What's included in the lunch?
A buffet lunch is served on board after the morning snorkeling, along with fresh seasonal fruits, hot drinks and soft drinks available all day.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the boat?
No. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marsa Alam are included. If you're staying in North Marsa Alam, pickup is available for an extra charge.
What snorkeling gear do I need to bring?
Snorkeling gear—mask, fins and snorkel—is provided. Bring a towel, sunscreen and any personal medications. Life jackets are supplied and worn during snorkeling.
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