There are two popular spots for dolphin watching in Marsa Alam but some differences exist.

Location

Sataya Dolphin Reef is located in an area far from the beach in the south of Marsa Alam. This place is known for being a large coral reef where you can swim with dolphins in their natural environment.

Dolphin House is located closer to the beach and is considered a well-known marine reserve in the Marsa Alam area. It is famous for being a natural refuge for dolphins and allows visitors to watch dolphins in their natural environment.

Best place to see dolphins

Sataya Reef The diving and swimming experience here is unique because the large area and the dolphins are often in very large groups, giving visitors a great opportunity to swim together and see more dolphins.

Samadi Dolphin House has a designated swimming and diving area with some restrictions to protect the dolphins and preserve their marine environment and there are relatively fewer numbers compared to Sataya Dolphin Reef.

Easy to reach (closest)

Samadi Dolphin House requires a boat trip that takes about 2-3 hours to reach from Marsa Alam.

Samadi Dolphin House is the closest and easiest to reach as it takes about 30 minutes by boat from Marsa Alam.

Number of Dolphins

Sataya Dolphin Reef is famous for having large pods of spinner dolphins, sometimes reaching hundreds. This area is considered one of the largest dolphin populations in the area.

Samadai Dolphin House is smaller compared to Sataya, with around 50 to 100 dolphins being found at good times.

However, the number can change depending on the time of year. The probability of seeing dolphins depends on several factors such as weather, time of year, and location. However, it can be said in general that the probability of seeing dolphins here at Dolphin Reef is very high throughout the year, especially due to the large pods of dolphins that inhabit the area. This location is considered one of the best places to see dolphins in Marsa Alam due to their large numbers in the area. Samadai Dolphin House The probability of seeing dolphins here is also high, but it may be slightly lower. However, the location is still considered excellent for dolphin watching.

In general, there are more dolphins to be seen, but both locations offer unique experiences to see these magnificent creatures.