Samadai Reef, Marsa Alam
Dolphin House, Samadai Reef
Full-day snorkel at Dolphin House and Crystal Temple Reef
€59 per adult · €45 per child
Trip highlights
- Two snorkel sessions at Samadai Reef (Dolphin House)
- Wild spinner dolphins when they are in the lagoon
- Hotel pickup from 7:00 am, gear and life vest included
- Buffet lunch and drinks on board
About this trip
A full day on the water at Samadai Reef, the horseshoe lagoon known as Dolphin House. You snorkel in sheltered water with a guide — and if the resident spinner dolphins are in, you watch them from a respectful distance. Beginners are welcome: the briefing happens before you enter the water, and lunch, drinks and gear are already in the price.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Marsa Alam
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Dolphin House visit (Samadai Reef)
- Snorkeling guide
- 2 snorkeling sessions
- Snorkeling equipment & life vest
- Buffet lunch
- Mineral water, soft and hot drinks all day
- Government Fees
Not included
- Transfer from hotels south of Marsa Alam city (€10, paid on the boat)
- Gratuities
- Underwater camera
Meeting point
Hotel pickup from Marsa Alam, start time 7:00 am. Please add your hotel name and room number.
Good to know
- · Seeing dolphins isn't guaranteed due to uncontrollable factors.
- · Please don't touch the corals or sea urchins during the tour.
- · This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers.
- · Full refund if you cancel more than 72 hours before; 50% between 24 and 72 hours; none after that.
- · Not wheelchair accessible. Infants must sit on laps.
What guests are saying
“Wonderful experience, very friendly staff, good lunch and amazing adventure. This is rare opportunity to see such a beautiful reef and swim alongside free and wild dolphins.”View on Viator ·
“The dolphins were a long time coming, but then came to heaps... you didn't even know where to look anymore. Our guide was great, kept what he promised!”View on Viator ·
“Very nice experience. Thank you Abdul for his knowledge of dolphins. Beautiful boat and friendly team.”View on Viator ·
“Absolutely recommended... super experience and mega crew. Super organization and service.”View on Viator ·
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Frequently asked questions
- Can beginners do the Dolphin House Samadai Reef trip?
- Yes. Samadai is a sheltered lagoon, life vests and a snorkeling guide are included, and there is a briefing before you enter the water. Children from age 6 can join. You do not need to be a strong swimmer.
- Are dolphin sightings guaranteed?
- No. Resident spinner dolphins use the Samadai lagoon and are seen on many trips, but sightings depend on the pod, the weather and the sea and are never promised.
- Can I swim with the dolphins at Samadai?
- You snorkel in the permitted area and may see dolphins pass by. The roped-off resting zone is closed to swimmers, and touching, chasing or feeding dolphins is not allowed. The guide positions the group at a respectful distance.
- What is included in the price?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marsa Alam, air-conditioned transfer, the Samadai Reef visit, a snorkeling guide, two snorkeling sessions, snorkel gear and a life vest, buffet lunch, and water, soft and hot drinks all day.
- What time does the trip start and how long is it?
- Hotel pickup is from about 7:00 am and the trip runs roughly 9 hours door to door. Add your hotel name and room number when you book.
- Are there dugongs on this trip?
- No. Dugongs are at Abu Dabbab, which is a separate dugong and turtle snorkeling trip. Guests on the Samadai trip do sometimes see turtles.