Fury Shoals · Boat Dive
The southernmost reef in the Fury Shoals complex and the largest spinner-dolphin sanctuary in the Egyptian Red Sea. Sataya is a crescent-shaped barrier reef enclosing a 4 km lagoon where pods of 100–200 spinner dolphins rest during the day before heading offshore at night to hunt.
Depth
5-35m
Level
Intermediate
Access
Boat Dive
Visibility
25-40m
Current
Moderate current
The southernmost reef in the Fury Shoals complex and the largest spinner-dolphin sanctuary in the Egyptian Red Sea. Sataya is a crescent-shaped barrier reef enclosing a 4 km lagoon where pods of 100–200 spinner dolphins rest during the day before heading offshore at night to hunt. The reef itself drops to 30 m+ on its outer wall and shelters multiple coral pinnacles, soft-coral overhangs, and a healthy hard-coral plateau. Day-trip access is long (a 2–2.5 h crossing each way from Hamata harbour); most operators run it as a one- or two-night safari from a fast boat.
24.2858°N, 35.3790°E · ~110 km south of Marsa Alam
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Real reviews . Real divers
Navendu Lad
Jun 2026
This is a lively lovely reef South East of Wadi Lahmy (South of Hurghada). Crystal clear waters and an excellent sanctuary for marine life. We saw a baby shark, manta rays, dolphins (of course) among enormous coral columns and gardens. A lot of the coral seems dead, probably a cyclical phemomenon, but the underwater life is simply breathtaking.
Karel
Jan 2026
It was amazing! We were swimming with dolphins for about one and half hour. I recommend to go in low season.
Marius Hofgaard
Jan 2026
The dolphins are great, but the tours going there are terrible. BTW: It seems like all tours use the same group of boats. Driving boats too close to the dolphins (and swimmers, boat propellers are dangerous) Also, they are «carpet bombing» the dolphins with tourists. And chasing them down.
Kate Bell
Dec 2025
An experience of a lifetime, so healing and transformational. The expertise of Al Thuraya Red Sea is a gift given with pleasure, an introduction to the wild dolphins in the lagoon that is personal and spiritual and forever in my heart. My soul spirit is in the sea with the dolphins wherever I am in the world. A Joyous Vortex, an Open Chanel, trust and unity to Mother Earth. ❤️
La Palmeraie
Jul 2022
Unforgettable experience. Exceptionnel to swim with so many dolphins and in this proximity in their natural environment. The excursion was really well organized with a really enjoyable lunch prepared on the boat.
Public Google reviews of Sataya Reef as a dive site - they describe the location itself, not a specific trip with us.
