Dive site guide · Marsa Alam · Reef
Shaab Samadai (Dolphin House) — dive site guide
Also known as Dolphin House (Marsa Alam), Samadai Reef
Shaab Samadai (Dolphin House) is a reef at Samadai, on the Marsa Alam coast in the far south. A protected dolphin reef: HEPCA zoning splits it into areas with different access, with daily limits on boats, divers and snorkellers and fixed visiting hours; permits and a fee apply. We confirm the current rules when you book. Published dive guides record a maximum of about 40 m. Marine-life reports await review.
Documented site depths are not a recommended dive depth. Your dive plan stays within your certification limit and takes account of conditions and experience. Read our safety information.
How deep does it go?
Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 25 m, 40 m.
What should you know before diving it?
A protected dolphin reef: HEPCA zoning splits it into areas with different access, with daily limits on boats, divers and snorkellers and fixed visiting hours; permits and a fee apply. We confirm the current rules when you book.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe lagoon, reef walls and shallow canyons.
- Lagoon
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: spinner dolphins (lagoon, daytime resting) and spinner dolphins.
Who can dive it?
Safety: Watch for currents and boat traffic. Watch for depth and boat traffic.
How is it dived?
Season: Dolphins visit the reef regularly.
How do we protect it?
A visitor fee applies; we confirm the current amount when you book.
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How do you dive Shaab Samadai (Dolphin House) with us?
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Day trip by road
A day trip by road from Hurghada
Dived as a day trip with a road transfer from Hurghada — ask us for the price and pickup time.
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