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Dolphin House Snorkeling - Sha'ab Samadai
Visit the protected horseshoe lagoon of Sha'ab Samadai where a resident pod of spinner dolphins rests during the day.
Sha'ab Samadai, 9 km offshore
DurationFull Day
Skill LevelAll Levels
Group SizeMax 12
LocationSha'ab Samadai, 9 km offshore
About this trip
Sha'ab Samadai (Dolphin House) is one of the world's great dolphin-watching sites. The horseshoe reef shelters a resting pod of around 60–80 spinner dolphins. Access is regulated to protect the animals - swimmers stay outside designated rest zones to avoid disturbing them. The experience is calm, magical, and one of the highlights of any Marsa Alam trip.
Trip Highlights
Spinner dolphin pod
60–80 residents
Ethical guidelines
HEPCA-protected
Outer reef snorkel
Pristine coral garden
Boat-based day
Lunch on board
What's Included
Included
- Boat trip
- Snorkeling gear
- Marine park fees
- Permits
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
Not Included
- Photographer service
- Tips
A Day in Detail
- 06:30
Hotel pickup
- 07:30
Boat departure
- 09:30
Dolphin lagoon snorkeling
- 11:30
Outer reef snorkeling
- 13:00
Lunch on board
- 14:00
Free snorkeling session
- 16:00
Return & hotel drop-off
Marine Life You May See
Wild animals - sightings are likely, not guaranteed. We never bait, chase, or surround.
Spinner dolphin
Hawksbill turtle
Napoleon wrasseAnthiasBumphead parrotfishReal guest reviews
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Frequently Asked
- Dolphins approach swimmers on their own terms - sometimes within touching distance, sometimes from afar. We never chase or surround them.
From
€75/ person