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Sataya Dolphin Reef

Take your first breath underwater and discover a whole new world.

Sataya Dolphin Reef Dive Guide – Deep South Hamata | Grace Travel
50% OFF Sataya Dolphin Reef – 120km south Hamata – 200+ Dolphins Lagoon – 50% OFF transfers!
GRACE TRAVEL / DIVE SITES / DEEP SOUTH – HAMATA

Sataya Dolphin Reef

📍 Hamata • 120km South Marsa Alam • Dolphin Sanctuary🐬 200+ Spinner Dolphins Daily⛵ Boat Only – Lagoon

Sataya Dolphin Reef diving is the highlight of the Red Sea – massive natural lagoon in the Deep South hosting 200+ spinner dolphins daily. Not a traditional dive site, it’s a dolphin sanctuary. Calm shallow 5-25m lagoon for snorkeling with dolphins, outer reef walls 12-25m for scuba. Boat only from Hamata.

Sataya Dolphin Reef diving Hamata spinner dolphins lagoon sanctuary
Quick Facts – At a Glance
Depth5 – 25mLagoon & outer reef
LevelAll LevelsSnorkel to pro
AccessBoat OnlyHamata day boat 2hrs
Visibility20 – 35mCrystal lagoon
CurrentNone / MildCalm inside lagoon
Best TimeApr – OctDolphins active 8-11AM
WHY SATAYA DOLPHIN REEF IS SPECIAL
Only place in Egypt where 200+ spinner dolphins sleep daily inside natural lagoon. No fishing, no nets – they choose this lagoon. 90% success to see them.

Why dive Sataya Dolphin Reef?

🐬 200+ Spinner Dolphins Daily
🌊 Natural Dolphin Lagoon
🪸 Pristine Coral – No Fishing
⛵ Boat Only – Hamata

What you’ll see underwater

🐬Spinner Dolphin200+ dolphins resident
🐋Bottlenose DolphinOccasional visitors
🪸Hard Coral GardenPristine outer reef
🐢Hawksbill TurtleReef resident
🐠Reef Fish SchoolColorful swarm
🤿Lagoon SnorkelingCalm 5-10m dolphin swim

How we dive it with Grace Travel

⛵ Day Boat – Dolphin Encounter 6AM

Early departure 6AM from Hamata, 2hrs sailing to Sataya lagoon. 2-3hrs swimming with dolphins in 5-10m lagoon, then 1 dive on outer reef 12-25m. Lunch, soft drinks, snorkel gear included. Limited boats allowed per day.

✓ 2hrs Sailing + 2-3hrs Dolphins + 1 Dive
🤿 Snorkeling – Main Activity

This is snorkeling site #1 in Egypt – no scuba license needed for dolphins. Float in lagoon, dolphins come to you. Guide in water, life jacket provided. No chasing, stay 5m, no touching – national park rule.

✓ No License Needed • 90% See Dolphins
🤿 Scuba – Outer Reef Only

1 dive on Sataya outer wall after dolphins – pristine hard coral garden, turtles, Napoleon wrasse, morays. 12-25m, easy, no current inside lagoon. Inside lagoon no diving when dolphins present – snorkel only.

✓ Outer Reef 12-25m • Easy

📋 Practical Info

  • 📍 Location: 120km south of Marsa Alam – Hamata, Deep South, offshore reef
  • 🏖️ Entry: Boat only – Zodiac from main boat into lagoon, no beach, no shore
  • 🚻 Facilities: Day boat with sundeck, lunch buffet, toilets, snorkel gear, life jackets
  • ⏱️ Best Time: 8-11AM dolphins most active, early departure 6AM, Apr-Oct best season
  • 📸 For: Dolphin swimming, snorkelers, families, photographers, beginners & non-divers

🛡️ Safety & Tips

  • ✓ No chasing dolphins – national park rule, stay 5m, no touching, silent entry
  • ✓ No scuba inside lagoon when dolphins present – snorkel only when they sleep
  • ✓ Boat ride 2hrs each way – take seasickness pill if needed, open sea
  • ✓ Early booking needed – limited boats allowed per day in lagoon
  • ✓ Respect sleeping area – guide decides where to swim, dolphins choose you

Ready to swim with dolphins in Sataya tomorrow?

Sataya Dolphin Reef is accessible only by day boat from Hamata with Grace Travel – 2hrs sailing each way. Hotel pickup, boat, lunch, snorkel gear, guide, 50% OFF transfers. No diving inside lagoon when dolphins present. This page is linked from main map: https://grace-travel.com/sataya-dolphin-reef/

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