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Dolphin House (Sataya Reef)

10 HoursMarsa AlamPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offYour hotel
Duration10 Hours
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

Sataya Reef is known as Dolphin House because a large family of spinner dolphins rests in its sheltered lagoon. The boat leaves from Hamata in the morning; when the dolphins are there, you can snorkel quietly near them, and the rest of the day is for the coral gardens of the reef and lunch on board.

Tour Highlights

Dolphin House (Sataya Reef)

A horseshoe reef in the far south where pods of spinner dolphins rest in the lagoon. With luck and calm seas you snorkel just metres from them.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Marsa Alam
  • Transfer to Hamata port
  • Boat trip with crew and snorkel guide
  • Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel and fins)
  • Snorkelling at Sataya reef
  • Lunch on board
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Soft drinks
  • Swimming with dolphins is not guaranteed – they are wild animals
  • Towels
  • Underwater camera
  • Tipping (at your discretion)

Tour Plan

01Early morningPick-up from your hotel

Early pick-up from your hotel in Marsa Alam and transfer to Hamata port.

02MorningSataya reef

The boat cruises to the horseshoe-shaped reef where spinner dolphins rest. When they are there, you snorkel quietly near the pod with your guide.

03MiddayCoral gardens and lunch

More snorkelling over the reef’s coral gardens and lunch on board, then back to Hamata and your hotel.

Tour Prices

Group sizePrivate tour
1 person$98
2–3 persons$75
4–6 persons$71
7 or more persons$68

Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Private Egyptologist guide who adapts to your pace
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle and driver
  • Run by our own team in Giza
  • Flexible itinerary – add, swap or extend days

What Our Guests Say

Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
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★★★★★

We were very satisfied with the whole experience! We booked a full-day tour including the safari and quad biking, and everything was great.

From the manager to our driver Omar, as well as Kareem, Ibrahim, and Islam — everyone was very friendly, respectful, and welcoming.

We can highly recommend this team and Desert Fox Safari!

Best wishes from Ilhan and Hasan from Calw, Germany!

Logan WareSep 2026
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★★★★★

Incredible experience! The entire team was very accommodating and friendly. They made sure my friend and I had the best experience possible and provided fantastic service. From the pickup and drop off service from our hotel, lunch, the camel ride and ATV tour everything was perfect. Thank you guys, we will be back!

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How Booking Works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    We confirm availability and the final price.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.

Good to Know

Entry visa

Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Tickets inside the pyramids & special tombs

Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.

Children

Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Light layers for cool evenings
  • Passport & some cash for tips
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Swimwear & reef-safe sunscreen
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Most nationalities can buy a 30-day visa on arrival at Cairo airport for US$25, or apply online for an e-visa before travelling. Our representative meets you before passport control and helps with the process.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable season for sightseeing, with sunny days around 20–28°C. Summer is hot in Luxor and Aswan but perfect for the Red Sea, and we adjust touring hours to early mornings.

Are your tours private?

Yes. Unless a tour is marked as a small-group departure, you travel only with your own party, with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I change an itinerary?

Every itinerary is a starting point. Add days, swap hotels, include a balloon ride or a beach stay – tell us what you would like and we will send an updated plan and price.

How do I book and pay?

Send a booking request from any tour page. We confirm availability and the final price by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you have approved the plan.

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