# Marsa Alam: Dolphin House Snorkeling

- Destination: Marsa Alam
- Duration: Full Day
- Price: from USD 73.75 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Marsa Alam.
- Best for: Divers, snorkelers and sea lovers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/marsa-alam-dolphin-house-snorkeling
- Last updated: 2026-10-14

Snorkel alongside a wild pod of spinner dolphins at Sha'ab Samadai's crystal-clear waters, under respectful, no-touch guidelines.

Sha'ab Samadai — known locally as "Dolphin House" — is a permanent home to a wild pod of spinner dolphins that have made this quiet stretch of the Red Sea their own. On this trip, you'll slip into the turquoise water and snorkel alongside them in their natural habitat, under strict no-touch, respectful-distance guidelines designed to keep them undisturbed.

We keep a genuine, respectful distance at all times — these are free-roaming dolphins, not performers — which is exactly what makes the moment they glide past you feel real and unforgettable. Visibility at Samadai is some of the clearest in Egypt, so you'll get a genuinely good look as the pod moves through the water around your group.

It's one of the best chances anywhere in the country to be in the water with wild dolphins on their own terms, and we design the whole experience to keep it safe for you and stress-free for them.

The day includes three snorkeling stops: Dolphin House and two stops over the reef.

## Highlights

- Snorkeling with wild spinner dolphins
- Two additional reef snorkeling stops
- Respectful, guided wildlife viewing

## 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)

## What to bring

- Swimwear, towel, reef-safe sunscreen

## Important information

- Dolphin sightings are wildlife-dependent and not guaranteed

## Itinerary

1. **~07:00–08:00** — Hotel pickup in Marsa Alam: Pickup from your hotel lobby and transfer to the boat.
2. **~10:00** — Dolphin House (Sha'ab Samadai): Snorkel near the wild spinner dolphins that live at Samadai, following strict no-touch, respectful-distance rules.
3. **~12:30** — Lunch on board: Lunch is served on the boat.
4. **~14:00** — Reef snorkeling stop: An additional stop to snorkel over the reef.
5. Second reef snorkeling stop: A final stop to snorkel over the reef before heading back.
6. **~17:30** — Return to your hotel: Drop-off back at your hotel.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**Will we see dolphins?**
Samadai is home to a wild pod of spinner dolphins, but sightings depend on the wildlife and can never be promised.

**Can we touch the dolphins?**
No. We keep a respectful distance at all times under strict no-touch rules, so the dolphins stay undisturbed.

**What is included?**
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat trip and lunch on board.

**Is snorkeling gear included?**
No. A mask, fins, life jacket or full-face mask can be rented as add-ons.

**What should I bring?**
Swimwear, a towel and reef-safe sunscreen.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.