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Marsa Alam Sataya Reef Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise
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Marsa Alam Sataya Reef Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise is a Full Day experience in Marsa Alam, from $75 per adult. A full-day boat trip further offshore to Sataya Reef, snorkeling alongside a resident pod of wild spinner dolphins in their natural lagoon.
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About This Trip
Head further offshore to Sataya Reef, home to one of the 's largest resident pods of spinner dolphins, sheltered within a natural horseshoe-shaped lagoon of calm, glass-clear water. This full-day boat trip includes three snorkeling stops along the reef, giving you plenty of time to drift alongside the dolphins and explore the coral below. Lunch is served onboard between snorkel sessions, so you can refuel while cruising between sites. Our crew keeps a close eye on the dolphin pod's behavior and briefs everyone on respectful, no-touch guidelines, ensuring the encounter stays safe and stress-free for the animals. It's a relaxed, nature-focused day out on the water — ideal for anyone hoping to see wild dolphins up close without the crowds, followed by a scenic cruise back to Marsa Alam as the sun climbs high.
A full-day boat trip further offshore to Sataya Reef, snorkeling alongside a resident pod of wild spinner dolphins in their natural lagoon.
Optional Add-ons (4)
Snorkel Mask & Breathing Tube
Don't have your own? Rent a mask and breathing tube for the day.
+$5
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Swim Fins
Makes swimming at the reef easier and less tiring.
+$5
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Life Jacket
Recommended if you're not a confident swimmer.
+$5
0
Full-Face Snorkel Mask
Breathe naturally through your nose and mouth with a wide 180° view — a popular upgrade from the standard mask.
+$10
0
Highlights
- Snorkeling with a large resident dolphin pod
- Additional reef snorkeling stops
- Lunch onboard
Itinerary
~06:00–07:00
Hotel pickup in Marsa Alam
Pickup from your hotel lobby and transfer to the boat.
~09:30
Sataya Reef
Snorkel in the calm, horseshoe-shaped lagoon of Sataya, home to a large resident pod of spinner dolphins, after a briefing on no-touch rules.
~12:30
Lunch on board
Lunch is served on the boat between snorkeling sessions.
~14:00
More reef stops
Further snorkeling stops along the reef, for three stops in total.
~17:30
Return to your hotel
Cruise back to Marsa Alam and drop-off at your hotel.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Marsa Alam
- By car · 2 h 15 min
Lahami Bay (Hamata) Marina
- By boat · 1 h 15 min
Sataya Reef (Dolphin Reef)
- By boat · 1 h 15 min
Lahami Bay (Hamata) Marina
- By car · 2 h 15 min
Return to
Your hotel in Marsa Alam
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What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat trip
- Lunch onboard
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Snorkeling gear rental — mask, fins, life jacket or full-face mask (see Add-ons)
- Underwater photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby pickup in Marsa Alam.
What To Bring
- Swimwear, towel, reef-safe sunscreen
Important Information
- Dolphin sightings are wildlife-dependent and not guaranteed
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
Three snorkeling stops along the reef.
Sataya is home to a large resident pod, but sightings depend on the wildlife and can never be promised.
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat trip and lunch on board.
No. A mask, fins, life jacket or full-face mask can be rented as add-ons.
Swimwear, a towel and reef-safe sunscreen.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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