Dolphin House Samadai Reef Boat Snorkeling Trip from Marsa Alam

★4.4(111 reviews)Marsa AlamFull dayPickup availableFree cancellation

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Overview

Embark on an exhilarating snorkeling journey from Marsa Alam to the Samadai Reef, known as Dolphin House Reef, in the Red Sea. Explore vibrant coral reefs, swim with dolphins, and relish the guidance of experts. After a comfortable pickup, set sail aboard a yacht, receiving a thorough briefing and snorkeling gear. Experience the Dolphin House and Crystal Temple Reef, swim with dolphins, and admire delicate corals. Indulge in fresh fruits and a buffet lunch, with drinks throughout the day. Return to the marina, captivated by Red Sea views, ending this adventure-filled day.

What you'll see

Dolphin House - Shaab Samadai
Full day
**Dolphin House Boat Trip Itinerary:** - 07:30 AM: Pickup from Hotel. - A comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your hotel lobby. - 08:45 AM: Departure from Marina. - Arrive at the marina for a warm crew welcome. - Reach Dolphin House, known for vibrant marine life - 10:30 AM: First Snorkeling. - Equip gear and dive into clear waters. Explore coral reefs and diverse fish species. - 12:00 PM: Second Snorkeling. - After the first session, relax on the boat with refreshments. Prepare for another underwater adventure as the boat shifts sites. - 02:00 PM: Lunch. - Savor a diverse, freshly prepared lunch on the boat. Enjoy sea views and chat with fellow travelers. - 02:30 PM: Return Journey. - Relax on deck, feel the sea breeze as the boat heads back to the marina. - 04:00 PM: Marina Arrival - End the sea adventure at the marina. - 05:30 PM: Return to Hotel. - The same vehicle returns you to your hotel.

What's included

Snorkeling equipment & Life vest
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Snorkeling guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off at Marsa Alam
Buffet lunch
2 snorkeling sessions
Mineral water, Soft and hot drinks all-day

Not included

Transfer from Hotels south Marsa Alam city 10€ to be paid on the boat
Government Fees 10€ per person

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Seeing dolphins isn't guaranteed due to uncontrollable factors.
- Please don't touch the corals or sea urchins during the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

4.4★111 reviews

The experience was good but it lacks honesty and organization.

We paid more to go further into the water at Samadai and increase our chances of seeing dolphins, but we were not at Samadai; it was the boat staff who told us (I am Arab and I inquired myself with the staff). It is better to book once on site and check the prices and the boat's stopping points to see the dolphins. Additionally, I was contacted by at least 3 people who are asking me for the same documents that I have already sent, to resend them. Another point is that it is better not to ask them questions because they never respond.

Coastal388914 · Jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Dolphin experience

good organisation. The transfer was on time, the boat was confortable and we had stunning encounters with large dolphin's pods.

E6188YXandreag · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Bad!

Avoid opal travel and go to sataya. This s a scam. Life jacket ordinary and u wont see delfine

778elenaq · Mar 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Just do it.

Wonderful excursion, great for swimming among dolphins, nicely organized, good food 👍👍👍👍👍🤔

Kelly_D · Feb 2026 · via Viator · Translated

We'll do that again

It all worked out great. The shuttle bus to the boat was on time, the crew on board was from Opal Travel, all very dedicated and super friendly. In the best weather we saw a lot of dolphins.

manuelarK9236EX · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

A fantastic experience

A wonderful experience. Snorkeling among the dolphins. This day was well organized. A lovely boat friendly staff. Highly recommended

Roam31265990454 · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Great day swimming with dolphins

We were picking up from our hotel on time. We had a nice group of people and very nice guides. We have seen a lot of dolfins 🐬 and we swim wright next to them. You get time anought to swim. Later we swim around the coral 🪸 and we saw a lot of different fish.🐠🐟🐡 The lunch was also great 👍

dianavR7957LQ · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Once to see dolphins - otherwise not to emmphlen

You have to be aware that the journey will be forwarded to an X Bilibiegen provider. With us it was "Opal Boat" - who then Google can read you reviews..... The whole tour starts in Marsa Alam, where we take a hoseboat to the ship. We were lucky and there was little going on. At full capacity, the excursion is certainly a disaster. Dolphins were there for 2 minutes to see... That was enough for the Guids. The main thing is to go and end. When the dolphins appeared again and everyone was already on the boat, there was no intention to go there again.... instead we spent about 3 hours doing nothing on the boat while others were diving. To see dolphins, it's worth it, but you could have worked that off in a third of the time.

LisaundIgor · Jan 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Great 🐬🐬🐬

I'd be happy to... This was a super nice day with beautiful dolphins without "hunting" for them. Guides and crew were great!!!

R3767WRclaudiai · Jan 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Dolphins at Samadai reef - great experience

Really great experience, dedicated snorkeling leaders who didn’t give up until we got the chance to swim with the dolphins, really friendly personnel on the boat, tasty lunch and overall service was great. Highly recommend if dolphins is what you are after and have a day for it. Communication with Red sea offers was smooth, all info explained and well coordinated. Big thank you

dagvor · Dec 2025 · via Tripadvisor

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