Alia Soul · Egypt · 8 Days / 7 Nights
A focused safari almost exclusively dedicated to the dolphin experience. Maximises time at Shaab Sataya in the Fury Shoals — probability of encountering a school of Spinner Dolphins (up to 200 animals) is very high. Sataya is also an excellent dive site with deep coral walls, coral blocks (ergs) inside the lagoon, green sea turtles and blue-spotted rays.
Port Ghalib (harbour)
Guests arrive in Port Ghalib by evening and check in on board Alia Soul. The first night is spent in the harbour before the diving adventure begins.
Shaab Sataya (Fury Shoals)
Sail south to Shaab Sataya. Diving in and around the large lagoon where meeting a school of Spinner Dolphins is almost guaranteed. Sandy bottom with ergs; outer drop-off reaches 40 m with occasional hammerhead, tiger shark and tuna sightings.
Dive sites: Shaab Sataya (Fury Shoals)
Shaab Sataya (Fury Shoals)
Second full day at Sataya. Flexible timing to observe the dolphins during early morning and late afternoon. Up to 4 dives across the lagoon and outer reef walls.
Dive sites: Shaab Sataya (Fury Shoals)
Shaab Sataya (Fury Shoals)
Third full day at Sataya. Continued dolphin observation and diving. Green sea turtles and blue-spotted rays frequently seen on the sandy lagoon floor.
Dive sites: Shaab Sataya (Fury Shoals)
Shaab Sataya (Fury Shoals)
Fourth full day at Sataya with an included night dive. Maximum immersion in the dolphin experience before moving on.
Dive sites: Shaab Sataya (Fury Shoals)
Good to know: Includes night dive
Siyal Island
Sail north to Siyal Island. Coral garden reef known for turtles and occasional leopard sharks, gently sloping in terraced steps.
Dive sites: Siyal Island (Siyul Kebir)
Shaab Marsa Alam / Port Ghalib
Dives at Shaab Marsa Alam on the way back. Return to Port Ghalib harbour in the afternoon. Final night on board.
Dive sites: Shaab Marsa Alam
Port Ghalib
Guests checked out from Alia Soul at Port Ghalib by 10:00. Afterwards, they transferred to Marsa Alam airport.