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Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

2 people

Languages

Multi-language Guides

About this tour

Sataya is one of those places where the excitement comes from not knowing exactly what the sea will reveal. Wild dolphins move freely through the reef, and every visit offers a different experience beneath the surface.

The Dolphin House Marsa Alam trip brings together two of the southern Red Sea’s most remarkable snorkeling areas. Sataya is known for its wild dolphins and rich marine life, while Fury Shoal offers colorful coral reefs and schools of tropical fish. Together, they create a full day for travelers who want to spend real time in the water and discover the Red Sea beyond its coastal reefs.

With Respect Tours, Egypt Through Local Eyes, we arrange your hotel transfers, boat trip, snorkeling guide, equipment, life jackets, marine fees, lunch, water, and drinks. Our local team, welcoming travelers since 1978, takes care of the day from beginning to end, allowing you to enjoy the sea while treating its wildlife with care and respect.

Highlights

  • Full-day boat trip from Hamata Port
  • Snorkeling at Sataya Dolphin House
  • Snorkeling among colorful corals and tropical fish at Fury Shoal

Included/Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off from Marsa Alam hotels
  • Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Full-day boat trip from Hamata Port
  • Guided snorkeling at Sataya Reef and Fury Shoal
  • Professional snorkeling guide
  • Snorkeling equipment and life jackets
  • Freshly prepared lunch onboard
  • Water and soft drinks
  • Marine park and permit fees
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping
  • Any services not mentioned in the program

Itinerary

Your Dolphin House Marsa Alam trip begins with pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Hamata Port. At the port, board the boat, collect your snorkeling equipment and life jacket, and meet the guide who will accompany you in the water. A short briefing covers the snorkeling plan, safety rules, and how to approach marine life without disturbing it.    

 

As the boat heads into the southern Red Sea, the sea opens into deep shades of blue before Sataya Reef appears in the distance.    

The first part of the day belongs to Sataya Dolphin House. Enter the water with your guide and explore the reef where wild dolphins are often seen moving through the lagoon. Their appearance is never planned or guaranteed, which makes every encounter feel different. Even when the dolphins are elsewhere, Sataya remains alive with fish and other marine species beneath the surface.

 

Return to the boat to rest and enjoy lunch prepared by the onboard chef. Water and drinks are served as the boat continues through the Fury Shoal reef system.    

 

The second snorkeling experience has a different character. At Fury Shoal, the focus turns to coral formations, clear water, and schools of tropical fish weaving through the reef. Follow the guide across the snorkeling area, take time to notice the smaller details below, and enjoy one final swim before returning to the boat.    

 

The journey back to Hamata Port gives you time to relax on deck before meeting your driver for the transfer back to your hotel.  

 

The captain may adjust the sailing route or snorkeling plan according to weather and sea conditions. Dolphins live freely around Sataya, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.    

 

Please bring: Swimwear, a beach towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a photocopy or clear photo of your identification document.    

 

🍽️ Meals: Lunch onboard

Language

Multi-language Guides

Frequently asked questions

Dolphin House Marsa Alam, also known as Sataya Reef, is a snorkeling area in the southern Red Sea known for its wild dolphins and diverse marine life. This full-day trip also includes a second snorkeling stop at Fury Shoal.

No. The dolphins live freely in their natural habitat, so their location and behavior cannot be controlled. Sataya is well known for dolphin encounters, but sightings cannot be guaranteed on every trip.

If dolphins are present and sea conditions allow, you may have the opportunity to enter the water and observe them with the snorkeling guide. Guests must follow the guide’s instructions and avoid touching, chasing, feeding, or disturbing the animals.

Previous experience is not required. A snorkeling guide will explain the safety rules and accompany the group in the water. Life jackets and snorkeling equipment are provided.

Fury Shoal is known for its colorful coral formations, clear water, tropical fish, and varied marine life. It provides a different snorkeling experience from the dolphin area at Sataya Reef.

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A++++++ It was a pleasure meeting you Ahmed. You made the trip from the airport to the hotel a good experience I hope to be your passenger in my next coming to Cairo.
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Great service, professional staff, quick response, and very comfortable vehicles I would like to sincerely thank the entire team for the excellent service and professional treatment throughout my experience with them. I truly appreciated the high quality of the service, the excellent condition of the vehicles, and most importantly, the quick response and the professionalism of your staff during the service. Thank you all for your great support and for making the experience smooth and pleasant. I highly appreciate your efforts and look forward to using your service again in the future. One small suggestion would be to keep the prices a little more reasonable and competitive. 😊 Thank you once again and keep up the great work!
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Best travel agency This review is a true evidence to the great experience and happiness I had with this company. Honestly I've never dealt with people like the team at Respect Tours. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming especially Mr. David Asaad who is one of the most wonderful people I've ever met. He is very kind easy to get along with and has a big heart. His professionalism was outstanding and he is also a great leader with confidence and knowledge I would also like to give a special thanks to our driver Mohsen. He was very friendly helpful and professional throughout our trips and made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. I truly thank the wonderful Respect Tours team and wish them continued success and all the best.
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Guidance for trips We booked 2 trips and we had great experience! Many thanks to Ashraf Zaky. He was very friendly, helpful and gave us great guidance to explore Cairo!
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Road trip with driver Excellent experience! Thanks Ahmed! The best Driver!! Highly recommended!
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5 star service Very good experience mostly staff very friend my ashraf and salim driver and ahmad driver very nice service and very friendly my tour is very happy that guys i come again inshallah
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One of a kind experience From the tour desk to the driver. The star was Hazim such a gentleman. He did everything perfect and knowledgeable. Pyramid's tour. The museum. Extremely accommodating and pleasant. Yasmin was our contact person and was also extremely helpful
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Pyramids tour We travelled with Ahmet Elnagar he was kind and the ride was really good.
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Wonderful services - Respect Tour via Novotel Borg / Cairo Exceptional Support and Professionalism - Respect Tours - Novotel El Borg / Cairo I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Achraf Zaki and his colleague Ayman for their outstanding professionalism, kindness and dedication. From the very beginning, they made us feel completely confident and well taken care of. They took the time to understand our expectations and helped us choose the best options to discover and enjoy this wonderful city of Cairo in auguste 2026. Their professionalism, availability and warm attitude truly made a difference and contributed to making our stay even more enjoyable. We will certainly return to the same hotel on our next visit to Cairo, and it will be a real pleasure to have the opportunity to contact Mr. Achraf Zaki and Ayman again. Thank you both for your excellent support and for helping us create such wonderful memories of Cairo. We truly appreciate it! 🌟