Sataya Reef "Dolphin House" Marsa Alam Divesite dive site

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Overview

Description

Sataya Reef, also known as Dolphin Reef, is one of the most iconic dive and snorkeling destinations in Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt. Famous for its resident pods of spinner dolphins, Sataya offers an extraordinary chance to swim alongside these playful marine mammals in their natural habitat. The reef is also home to a vibrant ecosystem, including clownfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, groupers, blue-spotted stingrays, and occasionally green sea turtles. The coral formations are rich and colorful, featuring both hard and soft corals that create a spectacular underwater landscape. Whether you're diving or snorkeling, Blue Ocean Dive Centers & Resorts Marsa Alam provides expert-guided tours to Sataya, ensuring a safe, respectful, and unforgettable encounter with marine life. Discover the magic of Sataya Reef and experience the beauty of the Red Sea with Blue Ocean, your trusted dive center in Marsa Alam.

Location 24.16988, 35.67197Get Directions

Useful training for this sitePADI Open Water Diver, PADI Discover Scuba Diving, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Enriched Air Diver, PADI Deep Diver, PADI Boat Diver, PADI Drift Diver

Dive Types

Drift, Reef, Wall, Ocean

Suggested Equipment

Camera, Dive computer, Rash guard, Shorty, Surface Marker Buoy, Wetsuit

Entry

Boat, Other, Shore

Common SightingsBarracuda, Triggerfish, Butterflyfish, Surgeonfish, Angelfish, Clownfish, Parrotfish, Bottlenose dolphin, Octopus, Spinner Dolphins, snappers, Hard Corals, Soft Corals, Groupers, Moray Eels, Anthias, Damselfish, Green sea turtles, Trevally, Wrasses, Cuttlefish, Eagle Rays

Water Type

Salt

Maximum Depth 131 feet / 40 meters

Entry

Boat, Other, ShoreShore/Beach

Common SightingsSharks, Whales, Dolphins, Turtles

Water Type

Salt

Maximum Depth 131 feet / 40 meters

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