Sataya Reef
شعب ستايه
A large horseshoe reef on the Fury Shoals where spinner dolphin pods often number a hundred or more; a classic dolphin day trip from Marsa Alam.
شعب ستايه is a huge horseshoe-shaped reef on the Fury Shoals, offshore from Hamata south of Marsa Alam. Its southern lagoon is a resting place for spinner dolphins, where pods often number from several dozen to over a hundred, making it one of the most reliable places in the southern Red Sea to see dolphins. A day trip usually starts early in the morning with a drive of about 1.5–2 hours to Hamata port, followed by a boat trip of about 1.5 hours offshore. In the lagoon, guests snorkel to watch the dolphins, then snorkel over nearby coral reefs and have lunch. The trip is long, so anyone prone to seasickness should take medication in advance. Follow the rules: do not chase or touch the dolphins.
Opening hours
Day trips (about 07:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Qulan Islands
- Wadi El Gemal National Park
- Sharm El Luli
- Samadai Reef (Dolphin House)
- Marsa Alam Town
- Marsa Shagra
- Elphinstone Reef
- Abu Dabbab Bay, Marsa Alam