In short
- Guided yacht tours cost from 45 to 85 Euros.
- Speedboat trips range from 70 to 100 Euros.
- A 10 to 15 Euro National Park cash fee is mandatory.
In this article
Because Shaab Samadai is a protected Egyptian National Park, you cannot visit independently. You must book a tour, which covers your transport and snorkeling gear. The official environmental fee is usually collected separately in cash.
What is the Shaab Samadai entrance fee?
The mandatory National Park environmental fee is 10 to 15 Euros per person.
This fee supports the preservation of the spinner dolphin habitat. Tour operators usually collect this amount in cash on board the boat. Bring exact change in Euros or Egyptian Pounds (EGP).
How much do yacht tours to Dolphin House cost?
Full-day yacht tours to Shaab Samadai start from 45 to 85 Euros per person.
Prices change by platform and season. Standard daily tours usually include hotel transfers from Marsa Alam, a buffet lunch, snorkeling gear, and a guide. The yacht ride takes 40 to 50 minutes each way.
What is the price of a speedboat trip?
Private or shared speedboat trips cost between 70 and 100 Euros per person.
This faster option takes about 30 minutes each way from local bays. A speedboat trip skips the full-day yacht experience and usually takes about three hours round trip.
Is the National Park fee included in the tour price?
Most tour operators exclude the 10 to 15 Euro fee from their online price.
Check your specific booking details carefully. Since operators must pay this directly to park authorities, they generally require you to pay it in cash before departure.
Are there extra costs for hotel transfers?
Yes, hotels outside central Marsa Alam often require a transfer supplement.
Some tours charge an extra 5 to 10 Euros per person for pickups from South or North Marsa Alam. This extra fee is usually paid directly to the driver or boat crew.
How should I pay for the fees on the boat?
Bring physical cash in Euros or Egyptian Pounds (EGP).
Credit cards are rarely accepted on the boats. You will need cash for the National Park fee, any extra hotel transfer fees, and crew tipping.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a Dolphin House tour cost?
Full-day yacht tours cost from 45 to 85 Euros. Speedboat tours range from 70 to 100 Euros. Tour prices change based on the provider and season.
Is it guaranteed to see dolphins at Shaab Samadai?
Dolphins are wild animals, so sightings are never guaranteed. However, large pods of spinner dolphins use the inner lagoon to rest frequently during the day.
Do I need to pay the entrance fee if I do not snorkel?
Yes. The 10 to 15 Euro environmental fee applies to all visitors entering the National Park boundaries, regardless of whether you swim or stay on the boat.
