✨ Treat yourself and your family to an unforgettable **2-day, 1-night aquatic adventure** in the stunning Red Sea! Escape the everyday and immerse yourselves in beautiful nature, vibrant colors, and the magic of the open water. This trip offers true rest, relaxation, and the chance to connect with incredible marine life.
🐬 Journey from Marsa Alam to Hamata Marina and board our fully equipped luxury boat for an overnight stay at the famous **Sataya Reef (Dolphin House)**. Swim with dolphins, snorkel vibrant coral reefs including **Abu Galawa**, enjoy delicious meals, watch sunsets, stargaze, and experience the tranquility of the sea. Passport copies are essential for this trip.
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2 Days / 1 Night
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Swim with Dolphins
Overnight on Boat
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Meals Included
Multiple Snorkel Spots
Guided Snorkeling Assistance
Your snorkeling sessions are guided by specialized instructors/guides, typically available in:
🇩🇪 German
🇪🇸 Spanish
The team onboard will ensure your safety and enhance your experience. Inquire if specific language support is crucial.
Experience Highlights 🌟
- 🐬 Swim with Spinner Dolphins: Multiple opportunities to snorkel with dolphins at Sataya Reef.
- Overnight Boat Stay: Spend a magical night onboard the boat anchored at the reef.
- 🐠 Explore Diverse Reefs: Snorkel at Sataya and the stunning Abu Galawa reef system.
- Sunset & Sunrise at Sea: Witness breathtaking views away from land.
- ✨ Stargazing & Music: Enjoy dinner, traditional music, and clear night skies.
- 🍽️ All Meals Included: Enjoy lunch & dinner on Day 1, breakfast & lunch on Day 2.
- Guided & Equipped: Includes snorkel gear and instructor guidance.
A truly immersive Red Sea experience with dolphin encounters and overnight magic.
Your 2-Day Sataya Itinerary 📅
Day 1: Journey to Sataya, Dolphins & Sunset
Pickup & Sail to Dolphin House
- Morning: Pickup from your Marsa Alam hotel, transfer to Hamata Marina.
- Boarding: Settle into your room on the luxury boat, enjoy refreshments.
- Sail South: Approx. 2-hour cruise to Sataya Reef lagoon.
Dolphin Swim & Reef Snorkel
- Safety Briefing: Prepare for snorkeling with instructor guidance.
- Dolphin Encounter: First guided snorkel session, focusing on swimming with dolphins.
- Lunch & Rest: Enjoy lunch onboard and relax.
- Reef Exploration: Second guided snorkel via rubber boat to explore nearby coral reefs.
Sunset, Dinner & Overnight
- Sunset Viewing: Watch the beautiful sunset over the Red Sea from the boat.
- Dinner & Music: Enjoy a delicious dinner accompanied by traditional Egyptian music.
- Stargazing: Admire the clear night sky from the top deck.
- Overnight Stay: Sleep onboard the boat anchored at Sataya Reef.
Day 2: Early Morning Snorkel, Abu Galawa & Return
Sunrise Snorkel & Breakfast
- Early Morning: Wake up to the beauty of the reef before other boats arrive – prime time for dolphin & ray spotting.
- Optional Swim: Chance for another swim with dolphins or explore reefs/spot turtles.
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast and coffee onboard.
Abu Galawa Reef & Lunch
- Sail North: Head towards the Abu Galawa reef area.
- Abu Galawa Snorkel/Dive: Explore this diverse reef known for potential wrecks (“ricotta boar” likely typo for wreck/boat) and marine organisms.
- Lunch: Enjoy the final tasty lunch served on the boat.
Return to Hamata & Transfer
- Sail Back: Begin the return cruise north to Hamata Marina.
- Afternoon Arrival: Dock at Hamata Marina.
- Transfer Back: Meet your vehicle for the drive back to your Marsa Alam hotel.
An immersive 2-day marine adventure. Times are approximate.
Your Tour Package Includes ✅
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Marsa Alam area)
- 2-Day / 1-Night Boat Cruise from Hamata
- Accommodation onboard the boat (in rooms/cabins)
- Snorkeling equipment & life jackets
- Multiple Guided snorkeling sessions (Sataya & Abu Galawa)
- Specialized snorkeling guide/instructor assistance
- Meals: Lunch (Day 1&2), Dinner (Day 1), Breakfast (Day 2)
- Refreshments (water, tea, coffee) & seasonal fruit onboard
- Evening entertainment (Traditional Egyptian Music)
- All service charges and taxes (usually included)
What’s Not Included ❌
- Scuba Diving (if offered as optional extra)
- Gratuities (tipping) for guide/crew (optional)
- Professional photography services (if offered)
- National Park/Environmental Fees (confirm if included)
- Any extras not mentioned
- Travel insurance (recommended)
🛥️ Detailed 2-Day Itinerary 🐬
Day 1: Sailing South, Dolphin Encounters & Overnight at Sea
Your aquatic adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam 🚌. You’ll be transferred south to Hamata Marina. Board your well-equipped luxury boat, receive refreshments, and listen to a brief introduction. Settle into your room and enjoy the sea views as the boat sails south for approximately 2 hours towards the magnificent **Sataya Reef**, also known as the Dolphin House .
Upon arrival, receive a safety briefing before your first snorkeling session. Led by specialized instructors in small groups for safety and optimal experience, jump into the lagoon for an incredible chance to **swim and snorkel with spinner dolphins** 🐬 in their natural resting area. You can also enjoy watching them from the boat deck. After this magical encounter, enjoy a **delicious lunch** onboard and take some time to relax 🍽️. Later, a rubber boat will take you for a second snorkeling session to explore the **vibrant coral reefs** surrounding the lagoon, admiring the colorful fish and underwater landscapes .
As evening approaches, witness a beautiful **sunset** over the Red Sea . Enjoy a tasty **dinner** onboard, accompanied by **traditional Egyptian music**. Spend the night anchored at Sataya Reef, stargazing from the deck and enjoying the tranquility of the sea .
Day 2: Early Morning Magic, Abu Galawa & Return
Wake up early to experience the reef’s beauty before other day boats arrive . This is often the best time for spotting active dolphins, stingrays, or perhaps even sea turtles. Enjoy another chance to swim or snorkel in the lagoon. Afterwards, savor **breakfast and coffee** onboard.
The boat will then sail north towards the **Abu Galawa** area . This location offers diverse underwater scenery, potentially including interesting reef formations or even small wrecks (depending on the specific site visited), appealing to both snorkelers and divers (diving usually optional extra). Enjoy exploring this different marine environment.
A final **lunch** will be served on the boat before commencing the return journey north to Hamata Marina 🍽️. Upon arrival at the marina in the afternoon, your transfer vehicle will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Marsa Alam, concluding your immersive overnight Red Sea experience.
Booking & Key Details
How to Book: Standard booking procedures apply. Provide hotel details, date, and participant numbers.
Child Policy: Standard policy likely applies (confirm upon booking).
Passport Copies Required:
Photocopies (or originals) of passports or ID cards for all participants are mandatory for this overnight boat trip registration.
Recommended Packing List
- Swimwear (multiple recommended) & Cover-up
- Towel
- Clothes (comfortable for boat/evening/next day)
- Basic Overnight Toiletries
- Sunglasses & Sun Hat
- High-SPF Reef-Safe Sunscreen
- Camera (Waterproof Highly Recommended!)
- Passport or ID card (Copy Accepted) – Essential!
- Small cash (for tips, photos, potential park fees)
- Seasickness remedy (if prone)
- Small bag for overnight essentials
Embark on a magical overnight journey to the Dolphin House! ✨
