What level of diving experience is required for Dolphin Reef?

Dolphin Reef is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Dolphin Reef?

At Dolphin Reef, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Dolphin Reef located?

Dolphin Reef is located in Israel, in the Red Sea Eilat region (coordinates: 29.5263, 34.9361).

Dolphin Reef Diving - Red Sea Eilat, Israel

Dolphin Reef is a beginner-friendly dive site in Eilat, Israel, centered on a unique marine facility where a pod of bottlenose dolphins lives in a semi-open sea enclosure. Divers can enter the water alongside these charismatic marine mammals, experiencing close encounters as the curious dolphins swim circles around visitors, make eye contact, and occasionally initiate playful interactions. The seabed beneath the enclosure features a healthy coral reef with good hard coral coverage and a variety of Red Sea reef fish including groupers, pufferfish, and scorpionfish. The combination of guaranteed dolphin encounters with genuine reef diving makes this a truly special experience, particularly for new divers gaining confidence in the water. The facility prioritizes dolphin welfare, allowing the animals to choose whether to interact with divers rather than forcing encounters. Dolphin Reef offers an emotional and memorable dive experience that has become one of Eilat's most iconic attractions for visitors from around the world.