Marsa Alam
FROM€60
8 hours
Sataya Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip in Marsa Alam
- ✓Snorkeling at the famous Sataya Dolphin House
- ✓High chance to see wild spinner dolphins
- ✓Crystal-clear Red Sea waters
Red SeaBest for Dolphins, turtles & divingBest time: Mar–May, Oct–Dec
Marsa Alam
A quieter southern Red Sea base famous for spinner dolphins, sea turtles and pristine, less-crowded reefs.
Overview
Marsa Alam is the wild, southern Red Sea — Sataya dolphin reef, turtle-filled bays at Abu Dabbab and the legendary Elphinstone wall. Smaller and calmer than Hurghada, it rewards reef and wildlife lovers.
Top experiences
Sataya dolphinsTurtle bay snorkelElphinstone diveReef cruiseDesert & Bedouin
Things to do
- Turtles & dugongs at Abu Dabbab
- Dolphins at Sataya Reef
- Diving at Elphinstone Reef
- Shore snorkeling on house reefs
- Wadi El Gemal National Park
- Port Ghalib marina
- Bedouin dinner & stargazing
- Desert quad safari
- Quiet beach days
Travel tips
- It’s a long transfer from Hurghada — consider staying nearby.
- Early starts mean calmer seas for dolphin reefs.
- Reef shoes help on rocky entries.
Best time to visit
Warm seas most of the year; autumn and spring bring the best visibility and calmer crowds.
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Sea Trips· 3
Marsa Alam
FROM€40
7 hours
Marsa Mubarak Swim with Turtles in Marsa Alam
- ✓Swim with sea turtles in their natural habitat
- ✓Chance to see and snorkel near the dugong
- ✓Calm and shallow snorkeling conditions
Marsa Alam
FROM€55
8 hours
Hamata Islands Snorkeling in Marsa Alam
- ✓Snorkeling at untouched coral reefs
- ✓Visit virgin Red Sea islands
- ✓Crystal-clear shallow water
Scuba Diving· 1
Marsa Alam
FROM€65
8 hours
Intro Diving from Marsa Alam
- ✓First-time scuba diving experience
- ✓Two guided introductory dives
- ✓Licensed professional instructors