8-Hour Snorkelling Trip to Satayh Dolphin Reef from Marsa Alam

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Snorkel at the protected Satayh Dolphin Reef in the Red Sea
• 02 Swim in waters where around 60-80 dolphins are often seen
• 03 Explore the marvellous underwater world of corals, fish, and sea mammals
• 04 Enjoy a second snorkelling stop at a beautiful coral reef

Embark on an 8-hour boat trip from Marsa Alam to the protected Satayh Dolphin Reef in the Red Sea. Cruise from Hamata Marina, snorkel in waters where around 60-80 dolphins are often seen, and explore the marvellous underwater marine world of corals and fish. A second snorkelling stop at a beautiful coral reef adds even more time in the water before you return to Hamata Marina.

Arrive at the protected Satayh Dolphin Reef and snorkel with around 60-80 dolphins.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Marsa Alam

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Satayh Dolphin Reef Snorkelling Cruise

• Begin your adventure with pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Transfer to Hamata Marina, situated 165 km south of Marsa Alam Airport.
• Board the boat and receive a welcome drink from the crew.
• Set sail on the Red Sea for about 2 hours, enjoying snacks and drinks during the day.
• Arrive at the protected Satayh Dolphin Reef and snorkel with around 60-80 dolphins.
• Observe the underwater marine world and connect with dolphins, sea mammals, corals, and fish.
• Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared on board by the chef.
• Make another stop to snorkel at a beautiful coral reef and see more fish.
• Cruise back to Hamata Marina and arrive around 4:30 PM.
• Get dropped back at your hotel in Marsa Alam.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Marsa Alam
• Lunch served on board
• Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
• All taxes and fees
• Two stops for snorkelling (1 with dolphins and 1 at the coral reef)
• Snorkelling equipment
• Mineral water and soft drinks on the boat
• Guide assistance on the boat

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Alcohol
• Gratuities

What to bring

• Extra money
• Towel

Know before you go

• Dolphins might not appear during the snorkelling time, as there is no way to guarantee their appearance.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• This tour is not suitable for travellers with back problems.
• This tour is subject to favourable weather conditions.
• Complimentary pickup is available from Marsa Alam hotels or selected locations. Pickup from Al Qusair and Porto Ghaleb is also available, but it will be earlier: from Al Qusair at 3:30 AM and from Porto Ghaleb at 5 AM.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marsa Alam, Egypt

Tour start

Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.