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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.
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.
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
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/