Sha'ab Sataya (Dolphin Reef)

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Hamata / Berenice, Egypt

Best timeYear-round

Water temp23-29°C / 73-84°F

Visibility3-20m / 10-65ft

AccessBoat Dive

Dive typesSnorkel, Scuba

DifficultyBeginner

Max depth20 m

Avg depth12 m

Nearest airportRMF

DolphinsLarge lagoonEasy diving

SnorkelScuba

Sha'ab Sataya is a massive reef system with a huge, protected lagoon that is home to a very large pod of spinner dolphins. It's one of the best places in the Red Sea for respectful in-water encounters with these playful animals.

Features

A very large horseshoe-shaped reef. The inner lagoon is a resting area for a large pod of spinner dolphins, offering incredible snorkeling encounters. The outer walls of the reef offer excellent diving with healthy corals.

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