Sataya Reef
Also known as: Fury Shoals Dolphin Reef
Best time to dive
January to December; May to October
What you might see
- DolphinReliably seen
- Sea turtleReliably seen
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - primary way most visitors experience the resident spinner dolphin pod, swimming the lagoon edges
Safety notes
Dolphins periodically leave the lagoon for hours - encounter not guaranteed; strict no-touch/no-feed/no-chase etiquette required; moderate current possible unexpectedly; remote site, far from immediate medical care; no lifeguard on site
Permits & fees
Falls within the Fury Shoals/HEPCA-managed protected zone; no confirmed fixed per-diver entrance fee found - VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Deep South (ex-Marsa Alam/Port Ghalib)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.