About this destination
Discover Marsa Alam, a Red Sea destination known for its rich marine life, clear water, and quieter coastal landscapes. Explore the famous Abu Dabbab area, where visitors may encounter sea turtles and other marine life, or head offshore to discover colorful reefs and sheltered bays. Boat trips around Sataya and the Hamata Islands offer memorable snorkeling and sea experiences for travelers who want to spend more time in nature. Marsa Alam is an excellent choice for snorkeling, diving, boat adventures, and peaceful Red Sea escapes away from busy resort areas.
Top experiences
Handpicked day trips, boat tours and unforgettable experiences with hotel pickup included.
Full dayMarsa Alam Tours
Travel south from Hurghada for a Full day at Abu Dabbab Bay, one of the Red Sea's best-known snorkeling locations for sea turtles, seagrass beds and coral reefs. Enjoy guided snorkeling, beach time and lunch. Abu Dabbab is also known as a place where a dugong may occasionally be seen, although wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Why visit
Marsa Alam is one of the top diving destinations on the Egyptian Red Sea — a quieter, wilder coastline where reefs remain pristine and marine life thrives. Its waters host dugongs, sea turtles, spinner dolphins, hammerhead sharks, and oceanic whitetips. Unlike busier resorts further north, it offers the Red Sea at its most untouched. It is also one of the few places in the world where you can snorkel with wild sea turtles and dugongs directly from the shore.
Don't miss
A sheltered bay famous for its resident green sea turtles and occasional dugong sightings — one of the best shore snorkeling spots in Egypt.
A horseshoe-shaped reef where hundreds of spinner dolphins regularly gather — one of the best places to snorkel with wild dolphins.
A protected marine park of pristine islands with untouched coral gardens and exceptional visibility.
A sheltered bay near Port Ghalib where dugongs and sea turtles feed on seagrass — perfect for snorkelers of all levels.
When to travel
Marsa Alam is a year-round diving destination, but the best months for optimal visibility, calm seas, and marine life are from October to May. Sea temperatures range between 22°C and 28°C, with visibility often exceeding 30 metres. Summer is very hot on land but the sea remains warm and diving conditions are still excellent in the early morning. Spring and autumn offer the most reliable dugong and dolphin encounters.
Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your trip to Marsa Alam Tours.
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Contact us on WhatsAppMarsa Alam is about 280 km south of Hurghada, roughly a 3.5-hour drive by private car. Many travellers either stay in Marsa Alam resorts or join multi-day diving and snorkeling trips that include transfers from Hurghada.
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Official guides and Egyptologists who know the coast, desert routes and temple days inside out.
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The quote you receive in Euro (€) is the amount you pay — no hidden extras at the hotel lobby.
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Plans change. Cancel up to 24 hours before departure at no extra cost.
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Timings, family-friendly pacing and hotel pickup shaped around your stay.
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