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Dolphin House

3.9 — based on 20 community signals
4.3 12 especies 39 colaboradores

Dolphin House is a year-round dive site in Egypt known for frequent dolphin encounters and vibrant reef life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers chasing chasing pelagics.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
Visibilidad
25 m
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Visibilidad
25 m
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Delfín mular

Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10 kn
Olas
0.48 m
Agua
28.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (59%)
Now: WNW (294°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.48m

Próxima: Baja a las 07:00 (-0.17m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.17m ▲ 13:00 · +0.01m ▼ 19:00 · -0.09m ▲ 01:00 · +0.02m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.95 · high Aire PM2.56 · good 06:31 18:44
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 19.5 0.76 7 0mm
09-20 20.5 0.86 7 0mm
09-21 20.6 0.88 7 0mm
09-22 19 0.78 7 0mm
09-23 18.3 0.72 7 0mm
09-24 19.8 0.82 7 0mm
09-25 22.7 1.04 7 0mm

About this spot

Dolphin House lives up to its name. Divers regularly spot spinner dolphins and bottlenose dolphins cruising the reef structure. The site sits in the Red Sea where encounters are common but never guaranteed—timing and patience matter. The reef itself hosts hard and soft corals, with schools of fusiliers, snappers, and groupers moving through the water column. Visibility is typically good, making it a solid choice for photographers and marine life watchers. The dive is accessible year-round, though specific seasonal variations aren't documented in detail. The reef structure provides natural relief and creates pockets where dolphins hunt and rest. The site draws both experienced divers and those with moderate skills looking for a marine mammal experience. No special permits or MPA restrictions apply here, keeping logistics straightforward. Twelve species observations and three community-contributed videos show active documentation from recent visitors. The coral ecosystem shows no bleaching stress, indicating healthy reef conditions. Whether you're chasing dolphins or exploring the surrounding coral formations, Dolphin House delivers consistent encounters and solid visibility for a Red Sea dive.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Egipto: 258 Sitios desde Pecios hasta Tiburones Martillo

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Delfín mular

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeBarco

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3710km · ~853kg · €15

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 59/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 8h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 7h este · 5 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

What's the best time to dive Dolphin House?

Dolphin House is diveable year-round. Dolphins frequent the site throughout the year, though specific seasonal peaks aren't well documented. Check recent trip reports and ask local operators about current activity before booking.

What depth and difficulty level is Dolphin House?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't available for this site. Contact local dive operators in Egypt for precise information on bottom depth, current conditions, and minimum certification requirements before your visit.

What marine life can I expect?

Spinner and bottlenose dolphins are the main draw. You'll also see hard and soft corals, fusiliers, snappers, groupers, and other reef fish. Twelve documented species observations confirm diverse marine life. Dolphin encounters are frequent but not guaranteed.

Are there permits or MPA restrictions?

Dolphin House is not inside a marine protected area, so no special MPA restrictions apply. Standard Egyptian diving regulations and your operator's safety protocols are what you need to follow.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving Dolphin House in Egypt - with Dolphins! 🐬

Rebs Tries It
💬 1 top comments
  • Which Liveaboard?

    @hightechyetclassic · 👍 0

Diving with Dolphins at Sha'ab El Erg (Dolphin House) in Egypt

Totaldive
💬 3 top comments
  • I found this very restful and enjoyed it . I went on a scuba course ,this would have helped me with my work doing yacht maintenance but I failed the medical . Had to put up with a mask and fins on the surface and water skiing .

    @chrisbray4322 · 👍 1
  • Love it 🥰🥰

    @mauromainardi529 · 👍 1
  • Beautiful. .

    @naziausmani2112 · 👍 1

Marsa Alam, Egypt: Diving - Swimming with Dolphins, Turtles, and Sharks!

Liv & Lew
💬 3 top comments
  • This channel will grow fast!!! You guys have a great vibe and honesty I enjoy all your videos!!! Good job guys!!! Have a good week!!!❤🙏

    @1111Italian · 👍 3
  • So cool ❤

    @travelwithpat · 👍 3
  • Don’t tell everyone!! Our favourite place to go with our kids (21 and 19 and advanced divers)

    @Lucyknight-x4h · 👍 2
wind peaks Jun-Sep-Feb, calmest Dec-Jul-Nov, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (43/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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