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Pod of spinner dolphins underwater at Sha'ab Samadai (Dolphin House), Marsa Alam

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 dolphins

Spinner dolphin pod

60–80 residents

Red Sea diving scene

Ethical guidelines

HEPCA-protected

Gorgonian sea fan coral

Outer reef snorkel

Pristine coral garden

Red Sea boat trip

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

  1. 06:30

    Hotel pickup

  2. 07:30

    Boat departure

  3. 09:30

    Dolphin lagoon snorkeling

  4. 11:30

    Outer reef snorkeling

  5. 13:00

    Lunch on board

  6. 14:00

    Free snorkeling session

  7. 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 dolphinsSpinner dolphinGreen sea turtleHawksbill turtleRed Sea marine lifeNapoleon wrasseRed Sea marine lifeAnthiasRed Sea marine lifeBumphead parrotfish

Frequently Asked

  • Dolphins approach swimmers on their own terms - sometimes within touching distance, sometimes from afar. We never chase or surround them.

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