Dolphin Reef and Marine Encounters
Meet the semi-wild dolphin pod at Eilat Dolphin Reef, a unique marine facility where Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins live freely in a cordoned section of the Red Sea and interact with visitors on their own terms.
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Dolphin Reef Pier
Walk the Dolphin Reef pier into the Red Sea where the dolphin pod can often be seen from above, the animals choosing whether to approach visitors or remain in the deeper water of their large natural enclosure.
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Snorkel with Dolphins
Snorkel in the Dolphin Reef enclosure where the bottlenose dolphins may choose to interact with swimmers, the encounters entirely on the dolphins terms in a facility that prioritizes the animals welfare and freedom of choice.
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Underwater Observatory
Watch from the Dolphin Reef underwater observatory as dolphins swim past the viewing windows, the unique perspective of seeing these intelligent animals in their element in the clear Red Sea water.
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Relaxation Platform
Lie on the floating relaxation platforms at Dolphin Reef where the sounds of the sea and occasional dolphin surfacing create an experience of extraordinary peace in the warm sun above the Red Sea.
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Dive with Dolphins
Dive at Dolphin Reef with SCUBA equipment for a chance to observe the dolphin pod underwater, the animals curious about bubbles and often circling divers as they explore the coral reef of their home territory.
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Marine Biology Talk
Attend the daily marine biology presentation where Dolphin Reef staff explain the behavior, communication, and conservation status of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin resident pod and the Red Sea ecosystem.