ScubaDahabSataya mini safari & overnight liveaboards
Resident spinner dolphins. Compare 4 boats sailing this route by guest score, price and next open departure.
Quick picks for this route
Picked from Divebooker guest scores, prices and specs. "Best value" means the lowest price among boats rated 4.6/5 or higher with at least 5 reviews.
Boats on this route
| Boat | Score /5 | Reviews | From /day | Guests | Next open departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsuraya Alsuraya Liveaboard | 4.6 | 3 | $136 | 24 | 28 Aug 2027 · $1,276 |
| Hammerhead I Hammerhead Fleet | – | – | $150 | 20 | 31 Jul 2027 · $1,201 |
| Hammerhead II Hammerhead Fleet | – | – | $132 | 32 | On request |
| Star Jet Blue Shades Diving | – | – | $139 | 28 | 24 Apr 2027 · $1,224 |
Upcoming departures
| Boat | Dates | Nights | From → to | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Jet | 24 Apr – 1 May 2027 | 7 | Marsa Alam | $1,224 | Check availability |
| Star Jet | 8–15 May 2027 | 7 | Marsa Alam | $1,224 | Check availability |
| Star Jet | 10–17 Jul 2027 | 7 | Marsa Alam | $1,168 | Check availability |
| Star Jet | 24–31 Jul 2027 | 7 | Marsa Alam | $1,168 | Check availability |
| Hammerhead I | 31 Jul – 7 Aug 2027 | 7 | Marsa Alam → Hurghada | $1,201 | Check availability |
| Alsuraya | 28 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,27615% off | Check availability |
Sataya mini safari & overnight: route guide
A one- or two-day trip from Hamata to Sha'ab Sataya, the large reef where a pod of spinner dolphins rests during the day. Divers and snorkellers can join the same boat.
Swimming with dolphins is not guaranteed and should always follow the guides' rules: no chasing or touching.
Good for families, snorkellers and new divers.
Sataya mini safari & overnight questions
How much does a Sataya mini safari & overnight liveaboard cost?
Prices start from $132 per person per day; the typical boat on this route starts around $138. Open departures of 6+ nights cost $1,168 to $1,276 per person for the whole trip. Park or reef tax, nitrox, rental and tips are usually extra.
When is the best time for Sataya mini safari & overnight?
Year-round.
What level do I need for Sataya mini safari & overnight?
All levels; snorkellers welcome.
Where do Sataya mini safari & overnight liveaboards depart from?
Hamata.
How many boats sail Sataya mini safari & overnight?
4 boats have open departures on this route, with 6 departures still bookable.
Prices, departure dates and guest scores come from Divebooker, our booking partner, in US dollars per person, checked 28 Oct 2026. They change daily; the final price for your cabin is shown on Divebooker before you pay. Mandatory extras such as the marine park or reef tax, nitrox, equipment rental and crew tips are usually not included. ScubaDahab earns a commission when you book through our Divebooker links, at no extra cost to you. It never changes which boats we list or how we rank them.