easy Marsa Alam

Marsa Samadai (Dolphin House)

Depth Range

5–20m

Boat Ride

40 min

Difficulty

easy

Protected horseshoe reef and dolphin sanctuary, sheltered lagoon — all levels & snorkelers

Better known as Dolphin House, Sha'ab Samadai is a horseshoe-shaped reef and protected marine sanctuary that shelters a resident pod of spinner dolphins. Access to the zone is regulated, so encounters are respectful and reliable, and the sheltered inner lagoon — shallow, light-filled and dotted with coral gardens and pinnacles — is superb for snorkelers and beginner divers. Depths of about 5 to 20 metres, calm water and rich reef life round out one of the region's signature experiences.

What You Might See

Spinner dolphins (resident pod) Coral gardens & pinnacles Reef fish in abundance Moray eels Turtles (occasional)

Gallery

Dolphins swimming near the surface at Satayeh Reef

Dolphins swimming close together at Marsa Samadai

Dolphin pod at the surface, Marsa Samadai

Spinner dolphins gliding through clear water, Marsa Samadai

Where it is

This site is the highlighted pin; the others are the rest of the reefs around Marsa Alam. Boat times are from the main harbour and vary with sea conditions.

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