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Dolphin House (Sha'ab Samadai)

Lagoon reef
Depth: 5–25 mLevel: Open WaterAll year round
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A horseshoe-shaped lagoon where a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins rests and socialises daily.

Depth

5–25 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

25 m

A horseshoe-shaped lagoon where a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins rests and socialises daily.

Location

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Dolphin House (Sha'ab Samadai): 48 documented species

Ecosystem

Reef

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Same country: Egypt

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Water temperature

26 °C

Current

Weak to moderate

Access

Boat

Best season

All year round

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

55 USD / dive

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Best season
All year round
Approx. price
55 USD / dive
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