Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off from any hotel, Airbnb or Nile cruise dock in the tour city is included in the price. Your driver waits in the lobby holding a sign with your name.

You can pay in full online now, or pay cash to your guide at the start of the tour. Nothing is charged until you choose.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Tell us your flight number when you book and we track it. If you land late we move the tour, shorten it or reschedule it at no extra cost.

Dolphin House Satayah Reef Snorkelling — Marsa Alam

Name: Dolphin House Satayah Reef Snorkelling — Marsa Alam
Brand: Egypt City Trip
SKU: ECT-T1231
Price: 57.75 USD
Availability: InStock

Spinner dolphins in open water, on their terms

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Duration9 hours
AvailabilityDaily
Languages6 languages
PickupHotel pickup included
CancellationFree up to 24h

Overview

Satayah — Dolphin House — is a horseshoe reef about two hours south of Marsa Alam where a pod of several hundred spinner dolphins rests through the day after hunting at night. They are wild and entirely free to leave, which is exactly why the encounters are worth having: the boats hold position outside the lagoon, snorkellers enter quietly at the edge, and the dolphins come over if they feel like it. Most days they do.

The rest of the day is spent on the reef itself, which is in outstanding condition, with a lunch break at anchor. Bring reef-safe sunscreen — anything else is prohibited inside the protected area, and the crew will check.

Highlights

Wild spinner dolphins at their resting lagoon
Two snorkelling stops on Satayah reef
Strict no-chase, no-touch code enforced by the crew
Buffet lunch on board

Itinerary

06:30
Hotel pickup
Early start for the two-hour boat run south.
08:00
Depart Hamata marina
Briefing and the marine park code explained.
10:00
Satayah lagoon
First snorkel at the edge of the resting pod.
12:00
Reef snorkel
The horseshoe reef itself, in excellent condition.
13:00
Lunch at anchor
Buffet served on the shaded deck.
14:00
Second dolphin attempt
A last chance if the pod has moved.
15:30
Return to shore
Back to the marina and hotel transfers.

What's included

Included

Hotel transfers in Marsa Alam
Boat trip with shaded deck
Mask, snorkel, fins and vest
Buffet lunch and soft drinks
Marine park fees and guide

Not included

Alcohol
Non-reef-safe sunscreen (prohibited)
Underwater camera hire

Optional extras

Optional add-ons and prices
Extra	Details	Price
Two certified dives	For qualified divers on the same trip.	$70per person
Underwater photo package	Images from the in-water guide.	$35per person
Reef-safe sunscreen	Bought for you and waiting on the boat.	$12per person

Meeting point & route

Free pickup and drop-off from your hotel, apartment or Nile cruise dock.

Meeting point: Your hotel lobby in the tour city.

Important information

Wear comfortable closed shoes — most sites have uneven stone ground.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen; shade is limited at open-air sites.
Modest dress is required for mosques and churches: shoulders and knees covered.
Photography is free at most sites; some tombs and museums charge a small camera fee.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations inside 24 hours are non-refundable, but we will always try to move your date instead.

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