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Shaab Samadai

Also known as: Dolphin House · Sha'ab Samadai · Samadai Reef

The crescent-shaped reef encloses a shallow lagoon where a pod of spinner dolphins rests during the day. To protect them the site is split into three zones: the inner lagoon is reserved for the dolphins, a second zone is for snorkellers only, and divers and boats use the outer zone. Divers find well-preserved hard and soft coral gardens, drop-offs and a field of pinnacles on the south-western side, one of which is crossed by a cave system meant for experienced divers. Operators usually run one dive along the eastern wall and one through the shallow canyons and swim-throughs on the west side. Permits are required, and the marine park rules are enforced on site.

Divesite facts

Level
All Divers
Categories
Reef, Lagoon, Pinnacle, Cave, Swim-throughs, Wall
Typical depth range
5 to 40 m

Tags

reef lagoon pinnacle cave swim through wall spinner dolphins coral gardens

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