Swim with Turtles and Dugong in Marsa Alam
A private full-day encounter with the most extraordinary marine life of the Egyptian Red Sea.
This private full-day tour takes you to Marsa Mubarak, the finest snorkeling destination in the region, where a swim with turtles and dugong in Marsa Alam becomes a rare and genuine wildlife encounter in one of the Red Sea's most pristine marine environments.
Marsa Mubarak is a shallow, sheltered bay renowned for hosting resident dugongs and some of the largest green sea turtles found anywhere along the Egyptian Red Sea coastline. The site's intact coral reef also supports an extraordinary diversity of reef fish, including the iconic clownfish made famous by popular culture.
This tour operates as a fully private experience, meaning the boat, the guide, and the schedule are exclusively yours throughout the day. Departure is from Port Ghalib marine, located approximately one kilometer south of Marsa Alam Airport, with hotel pickup included.
The day is structured around two distinct snorkeling sessions separated by a freshly prepared onboard lunch. The first session focuses on locating and snorkeling alongside dugong, while the second session is dedicated to observing and swimming near the large sea turtles that frequent the bay.
Tour Highlights
Snorkel at Marsa Mubarak, one of the most biodiverse shallow bays in the Egyptian Red Sea.
Observe and swim alongside wild dugongs in their natural habitat without disturbing them.
Receive a thorough safety and marine life briefing from your dedicated guide before each snorkeling session.
Encounter some of the largest sea turtles in the Red Sea during a dedicated second snorkeling session.
Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch served onboard between the two snorkeling sessions.
Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and drop-off included in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Experience the entire day as a private group with exclusive access to your guide and vessel.
Itinerary
Your guide collects you from your hotel reception in an air-conditioned vehicle. The drive takes you to Port Ghalib marine, located about one kilometer south of Marsa Alam Airport.
The speedboat departs from Port Ghalib and reaches Marsa Mubarak in approximately 25 minutes. Your guide delivers a briefing covering local marine life, responsible wildlife interaction guidelines, and safety instructions.
The boat searches the bay to locate the resident dugong. Once found, the group enters the water for approximately one hour of snorkeling alongside this rare marine mammal, observing from a respectful distance without physical contact.
Return to the boat for a freshly prepared lunch served while anchored at Marsa Mubarak. This break also provides time to rest and explore the surrounding coral reef scenery from the deck.
The second snorkeling session focuses on the large green sea turtles that inhabit Marsa Mubarak, along with the bay's vibrant reef fish population including clownfish. The coral formations here are considered among the most intact in this section of the Red Sea.
The boat returns to Port Ghalib following the second snorkeling session. The vehicle then transfers you back to your hotel, completing the full-day excursion.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Private speedboat and fuel from Port Ghalib
- Professional guide with marine life expertise
- Pre-snorkel briefing and safety instructions
- Snorkeling equipment
- Two dedicated snorkeling sessions at Marsa Mubarak
- Freshly prepared onboard lunch
- Drinking water onboard
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guide and boat crew
- Any personal purchases or extras not listed above
- Underwater camera or photography equipment
Important Information
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Secure your exclusive full-day private snorkeling tour to Marsa Mubarak and experience the dugong, sea turtles, and coral reef of Marsa Alam with a dedicated guide and private boat.
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