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View tour: Marsa Alam: Sataya Reef Dolphin House Snorkeling Boat Trip with Lunch
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8 hours
Sataya Reef Dolphin House Snorkeling Boat Trip with Lunch
4.7
· 169
Cruise south from Marsa Alam to Sataya, the Red Sea's famous Dolphin House, where wild spinner dolphins rest by day. Two snorkel stops over glowing coral, a buffet lunch at sea, and a sundeck built for doing nothing at…
- Snorkel two sites at Sataya Reef — the Red Sea's famous "Dolphin House"
- Watch wild spinner dolphins pass on their own terms in a protected lagoon
- Drift over glowing coral gardens and clouds of tropical fish
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View tour: Marsa Alam: Super Safari with ATV Adventure, Camel Ride, Sunset, Bedouin Show & BBQ Dinner
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5 hours
Super Safari with ATV Adventure, Camel Ride, Sunset, Bedouin Show & BBQ Dinner
4.6
· 448
Swap Marsa Alam's beaches for the wild Eastern Desert. Tear across golden dunes on a quad bike, ride a camel into a fiery sunset, then settle into a Bedouin camp for a BBQ feast and a night of firelight, music and dance.
- Open the throttle on a 22-kilometre quad-bike run across the deep-south Eastern Desert.
- Step inside a traditional Bedouin village for sweet desert tea and fresh-baked flatbread.
- Ride a camel out to meet a fiery Marsa Alam sunset over the dunes.
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View tour: Marsa Alam: Hamata Islands Snorkeling Trip with Lunch
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8 hours
Hamata Islands Snorkeling Trip with Lunch
4.5
· 277
Untouched reefs, empty white-sand islands, and a sea so clear it barely looks real. Escape the crowds on a full-day snorkeling trip from Marsa Alam to Hamata's protected national park. Slip into coral gardens alive…
- Discover the pristine beauty of the Hamata Islands National Park
- Enjoy a full-day boat trip in the Red Sea
- Snorkel at two spectacular coral reef locations
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View tour: Marsa Alam: Trip to Luxor and Valley of the Kings with Lunch
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1 day
Trip to Luxor and Valley of the Kings with Lunch
4.7
· 57
Leave Marsa Alam at dawn and cross the desert to Luxor, the world's greatest open-air museum. Wander Karnak's towering halls, step into the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and stand before Queen Hatshepsut's…
- Walk through Karnak Temple and its Great Hypostyle Hall — a forest of 134 towering columns beside the sacred…
- Enter the Valley of the Kings and step inside 3 royal tombs, their walls still painted with 3,000-year-old…
- Stand before the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, carved in terraces into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
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View tour: From Marsa Alam: Beginners Scuba Diving Day-Trip with Lunch
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7 hours
Beginners Scuba Diving Day-Trip with Lunch
4.7
· 55
Discover the underwater wonders of the Red Sea on a beginner-friendly scuba diving adventure from Marsa Alam. Enjoy two guided dives, explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life, relax aboard a comfortable boat, and…
- Discover the breathtaking underwater world of the Red Sea with two guided dives.
- Perfect experience for beginners and first-time scuba divers.
- Learn basic diving skills with the assistance of a professional instructor.
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View tour: Marsa Alam: Snorkeling Boat Trip with Sea Turtles and Lunch
8 hours
Starts 07:00
Snorkeling Boat Trip with Sea Turtles and Lunch
4.5
· 143
Swim over Abu Dabab's seagrass meadow, where giant green turtles graze in the shallows and coral gardens teem with colour. Two guided snorkel stops, a white-sand beach and a fresh lunch aboard — an easy, unhurried day…
- Snorkel Abu Dabab's warm, sheltered bay — one of the Red Sea's calmest turtle spots
- Meet giant green turtles grazing the seagrass, often just an arm's length away
- Keep watch for the shy dugong, the "sea cow" that still feeds in this bay
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View tour: Port Ghalib: Scuba Diving for Beginners Day-Trip with Lunch
7 hours
Port Ghalib: Scuba Diving for Beginners Day-Trip with Lunch
4.0
· 10
Enjoy a beginner-friendly scuba diving adventure in the Red Sea with hotel transfers from Marsa Alam, South Hotels, and Marsa Mubarak. Dive at two stunning sites with a certified instructor, relax on a comfortable boat…
- Discover the vibrant underwater world of the Red Sea with two guided introductory dives.
- Perfect for beginners with no previous diving experience required.
- Learn the basics of scuba diving from a certified professional instructor.
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From €84.00
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View tour: Marsa Alam: Snorkel with Sea Turtles Marsa Mubarak
8 hours
Starts 07:00
Snorkel with Sea Turtles Marsa Mubarak
4.5
· 66
Sail out from Port Ghalib to Marsa Mubarak, one of the Red Sea's most reliable spots for wild green turtles, and drop in for two guided snorkel stops over living coral. Buffet lunch on board, all your gear, and hotel…
- Snorkel two guided stops at Marsa Mubarak, a sheltered bay known for wild green turtles
- Float over living coral reefs alive with parrotfish, shoals and the occasional ray
- Drift to a shallow sandbank where the water turns clear as glass
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View tour: Cairo Day Trip from Marsa Alam – Pyramids & Museum by Flight
1 day
Cairo Day Trip from Marsa Alam – Pyramids & Museum by Flight
4.6
· 14
Fly from Marsa Alam to Cairo and back in a single day — stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, choose the historic Egyptian Museum or the new Grand Egyptian Museum, and leave every flight, transfer and…
- Fly to Cairo and back in one day — no 20-hour round-trip desert drive
- Stand at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last Wonder of the ancient world
- Meet the Great Sphinx face to face on the Giza plateau
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View tour: From Marsa Alam: Best of Luxor Private Day Trip with Lunch
1 day
Starts 05:00
Best of Luxor Private Day Trip with Lunch
4.6
· 20
A private day in the city the pharaohs built for eternity — Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple, with your own Egyptologist and an air-conditioned car, door to door from Marsa Alam.
- Walk into the Valley of the Kings and stand inside tombs cut for pharaohs like Ramses and Tutankhamun
- Feel the scale of Karnak, the largest religious complex the ancient world ever built
- See the Temple of Hatshepsut, raised by the only woman to rule Egypt as pharaoh
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From €180.00
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View tour: From Marsa Alam: Hurghada Island Boat Trips – Orange Bay, Giftun, Hula Hula & More
1 day
Starts 06:00
Hurghada Island Boat Trips – Orange Bay, Giftun, Hula Hula & More
4.5
· 15
Reach Hurghada's most beautiful islands straight from your Marsa Alam hotel. Choose Orange Bay, Giftun, Hula Hula and more — snorkeling, soft sand and a hot lunch on board, with transfers included.
- Round-trip air-conditioned transfer from your Marsa Alam hotel — sit back for the scenic coast drive
- Choose your island: Orange Bay, Giftun, Hula Hula, Magawish, Paradise or exclusive Mahmya
- Two snorkeling stops over vivid coral reefs teeming with fish
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View tour: Marsa Alam: Morning Quad Bike Desert Safari with Transfers
3 hours
Starts 09:00
Morning Quad Bike Desert Safari with Transfers
4.6
· 209
Ride 22 km of golden desert on a morning quad-bike safari from Marsa Alam. Open-throttle trails, a traditional Bedouin village with sweet tea, a short camel ride, and round-trip hotel transfers all included.
- Open the throttle across 22 km of golden sand and rugged mountain trail
- Get a hands-on test drive first — no experience needed to ride
- Pause at a traditional Bedouin village for sweet, smoke-scented desert tea
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View tour: Port Ghalib: Sunset Safari ATV Quad w/ BBQ Dinner and Show
5 hours
Starts 14:00
Port Ghalib: Sunset Safari ATV Quad w/ BBQ Dinner and Show
4.7
· 17
Trade the marina for open desert on a sunset quad safari beyond Port Ghalib — a fast ride across the Eastern Desert, a camel at golden hour, and a Bedouin barbecue under the stars.
- Ride a quad bike 22 km across the open Eastern Desert near Port Ghalib
- Meet a Bedouin community — sweet tea, fresh-baked bread and desert wells
- Watch the sun set over the dunes from the back of a camel
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From €34.00
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View tour: Marsa Alam Airport: Private Transfer
2 hours
Starts 11:00
Marsa Alam Airport: Private Transfer
4.8
· 13
Book a private airport transfer for up to eight passengers. You'll be picked up at the Marsa Alam airport and dropped off at your city hotel. Return trip also available.
- Begin your Marsa Alam holiday in style with a luxury airport transfer
- Enjoy a convenient and comfortable journey to your hotel
- Experience a high-quality service for up to 8 passengers
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€52.80
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View tour: From Port Ghalib: Bedouin tent with dinner and show
4 hours
Starts 17:00
From Port Ghalib: Bedouin tent with dinner and show
5.0
· 2
Spend an unforgettable evening in the desert with a traditional Bedouin dinner, tea under the stars, live music, and spectacular shows including fire show, belly dancing, and Tanoura. Enjoy the magical desert atmosphere…
- Experience the magic of the desert at night with a traditional Bedouin atmosphere.
- Enjoy captivating entertainment including fire shows, belly dancing, and Tanoura performances.
- Savor an authentic Bedouin dinner under the stars.
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View tour: Marsa Alam: Dolphin-Watching Cruise with Snorkeling & Lunch
8 hours
Starts 06:00
Dolphin-Watching Cruise with Snorkeling & Lunch
4.5
· 19
A full day at sea from Marsa Alam: snorkel two coral reefs at the protected Shaab Samadai (Dolphin House), watch for wild dolphins in open water, and enjoy a fresh buffet lunch on board — round-trip hotel transfers…
- Cruise the Red Sea from Marsa Alam to the protected Shaab Samadai (Dolphin House) reserve
- Snorkel two vibrant coral reefs teeming with tropical fish and marine life
- Watch for wild spinner dolphins moving freely in their natural habitat
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View tour: Marsa Alam: Luxor & Aswan Private 2-Day Tour in 5-Star Hotel
2 days
Starts 06:00
Luxor & Aswan Private 2-Day Tour in 5-Star Hotel
4.3
· 8
Two private days in the Nile Valley with your own Egyptologist and a five-star night in Aswan. Walk Karnak and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, then Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan — no group…
- Private, air-conditioned journey from your Marsa Alam hotel — just your party and your guide
- Luxor's greats: Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, with a private Egyptologist
- Queen Hatshepsut's cliff-carved terrace temple
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From €380.00
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View tour: Port Ghalib: Sataya Reefs Dolphin Snorkel Cruise with Lunch
7 hours
Port Ghalib: Sataya Reefs Dolphin Snorkel Cruise with Lunch
4.0
· 3
Sail from Port Ghalib to a protected reef where wild spinner dolphins spend their days. Two guided snorkeling stops over living coral, a buffet lunch on deck, unlimited drinks, and hotel transfers — a full day of open…
- Sail from Port Ghalib to a protected reef where wild spinner dolphins rest by day
- Two guided snorkeling stops over living coral and clouds of tropical fish
- Snorkel the Crystal Temple Reef — pale coral and glass-clear water
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View tour: From Port Ghalib: Stargazing Desert Adventure Night by Jeep
2 hours
Starts 16:30
From Port Ghalib: Stargazing Desert Adventure Night by Jeep
3.3
· 4
Trade the resort lights for a sky full of stars. A short desert escape from Port Ghalib — Bedouin tea by firelight, then the planets through a professional telescope.
- Watch the sun set between the desert mountains from a Bedouin camp
- Sip traditional Bedouin tea with fresh bread around the fire
- Meet a professional astronomer who guides you through the night sky
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From €49.00
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View tour: From Hurghada Airport: Private Transfer to Marsa Alam Hotels
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From Hurghada Airport: Private Transfer to Marsa Alam Hotels
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Skip the airport taxi scramble. Your private driver meets you at arrivals and takes you door-to-door to your Marsa Alam hotel — with your flight tracked the whole way.
- Private driver meets you inside Hurghada Airport arrivals with a name sign
- Door-to-door drop-off at any Marsa Alam hotel — no extra stops
- Your own air-conditioned car, never shared with strangers
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From €100.00
€96.00
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View tour: Marsa Alam: Luxor Highlights, King Tut Tomb & Nile Boat Trip
1 day
Starts 03:30
Luxor Highlights, King Tut Tomb & Nile Boat Trip
3.7
· 6
Cross the desert from Marsa Alam to Luxor and give one full day to the pharaohs — the towering columns of Karnak, a slow boat on the Nile, the Valley of the Kings, and the burial chamber of Tutankhamun himself, all with…
- Step into the Valley of the Kings and the near-intact tomb of Tutankhamun
- Stand among the colossal columns of Karnak, the largest temple complex ever built
- Sail the Nile by traditional boat with Luxor's monuments on the banks
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From €145.00 per person
View tour: From Marsa Alam: Bedouin Tent Dinner & Desert Show
4 hours
Starts 17:00
Bedouin Tent Dinner & Desert Show
4.0
· 2
A slow desert evening outside Marsa Alam: Bedouin tea by the fire, a buffet dinner under open sky, and a live show of flame and Tanoura as the stars come out.
- A Bedouin camp evening in the open desert outside Marsa Alam
- Welcome tea and low-cushion seating around an open fire
- Live desert show: drumming, a fire performance, and spinning Tanoura
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View tour: Marsa Alam to Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun Tomb & Banana Island Experience
1 day
Starts 03:30
Marsa Alam to Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun Tomb & Banana Island Experience
4.7
· 3
Cross from the Red Sea to the Nile for a full day in ancient Thebes: the columns of Karnak, the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the chamber of Tutankhamun, and a felucca sail to the palm groves of Banana Island…
- Walk into the vast columned halls of Karnak, Egypt's greatest temple complex
- Descend into the painted royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings
- Step inside the tomb of Tutankhamun, the boy-king found nearly intact
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View tour: From Marsa Alam : Stargazing Desert Adventure Night by Jeep
2 hours
Starts 16:30
Stargazing Desert Adventure Night by Jeep
3.5
· 2
Embark on an unforgettable desert safari adventure with Marsa Alam Stargazing, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Egyptian desert near the Red Sea. This unique experience is a must for anyone visiting Marsa…
- Travel between the stars, planets, and the Galaxy with a professional astronomy
- Have an exciting adventure during your journey to the camp
- Experience stargazing through a professional telescope with an instructor
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Customer Reviews
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4.6
Based on 1,562 Reviews
Gabriela
Czechia
We can definitely recommend this trip! Everything went smoothly, the team was very kind, and they took great care of us. We saw turtles and a dugong during the trip. We went diving and snorkeling as well. If we had more time in Egypt, we would definitely book more trips with this crew!
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Owen
United Kingdom
Brilliant. Sataya is a natural wonder — dolphins everywhere and stunning coral. A long sail but so worth it. Great crew and buffet.
Owen
United Kingdom
Brilliant. Quad across the dunes, camel at sunset, a great BBQ and a lively show. The night sky in the desert is unbelievable. Highly recommend.
Why Visit Marsa Alam?
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Untouched Coral Reefs & Marine Encounters
Discover some of the Red Sea's most pristine dive sites including Elphinstone Reef, Dolphin House (Sha'ab Samadai), and Abu Dabbab. Encounter dugongs, sea turtles, and diverse marine life in their natural habitat. Dive deeper into comprehensive guides covering world-renowned dive sites, marine wildlife encounters, and exceptional underwater photography opportunities in the detailed sections that follow.
02
Pristine Beaches & Natural Lagoons
Experience untouched beauty at Sharm El Luli (Egyptian Maldives), Abu Dabbab Beach, and Marsa Mubarak. These pristine locations feature white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and perfect conditions for relaxation and snorkeling. Explore extensive information about pristine beach destinations, natural lagoons, snorkeling spots, and secluded coastal experiences in the upcoming content sections.
03
Desert Exploration & Wadi Adventures
Explore Wadi el Gemal National Park, visit ancient emerald mines, and experience authentic Bedouin culture. Discover desert landscapes, mountain trails, and traditional Bedouin villages in this untouched region. Uncover detailed guides about desert safaris, national park excursions, cultural experiences, and adventure activities in the sections ahead.
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The best time to visit Marsa Alam is from October to April when temperatures are comfortable (22-30°C) and perfect for diving and outdoor activities. March, April, October, and November offer ideal conditions with excellent diving visibility and pleasant temperatures. Summer (June-August) is hot (30-38°C) but provides warm sea temperatures (26-29°C) and fewer crowds. The destination is less developed than Hurghada or Sharm, offering a more authentic and peaceful experience.
Marsa Alam is renowned for pristine, untouched coral reefs and exceptional marine encounters. Key highlights include Elphinstone Reef (famous for sharks and pelagic fish), Dolphin House (Sha'ab Samadai - regular dolphin encounters), Abu Dabbab (known as "Turtle House" with frequent green turtle and dugong sightings), and Fury Shoal (extensive coral gardens). The area offers some of the Red Sea's best-preserved reefs with exceptional visibility and diverse marine life.
Yes, Marsa Alam is one of the best places in the world to encounter dugongs (sea cows) in their natural habitat. Abu Dabbab is particularly famous for dugong sightings, where these gentle marine mammals can often be seen grazing on seagrass in shallow waters. The best time for dugong encounters is typically early morning. Marsa Alam's protected bays and seagrass beds provide ideal habitat for these rare and endangered creatures.
Marsa Alam features stunning pristine beaches including Sharm El Luli (often called "Egyptian Maldives" with white sand and turquoise waters), Abu Dabbab Beach (excellent for snorkeling with turtles), Marsa Mubarak (calm bay perfect for families), and Marsa Nakari (secluded and beautiful). These beaches are less developed than other Red Sea destinations, offering a more natural and untouched experience with crystal-clear waters and excellent snorkeling.
Marsa Alam is accessible via Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF), which receives direct flights from major European cities. The airport is located approximately 60 km from the main resort area. You can also reach Marsa Alam by road from Hurghada (3-4 hours) or from Luxor (5-6 hours). Most resorts offer airport transfer services. The destination is more remote than Hurghada or Sharm, offering a quieter and more exclusive experience.
Marsa Alam offers activities including world-class diving and snorkeling, boat trips to pristine reefs, desert safaris to Wadi el Gemal National Park, visits to ancient emerald mines, Bedouin cultural experiences, stargazing in the desert, and beach relaxation. The destination is ideal for diving enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat away from crowded tourist areas.
Yes, Marsa Alam offers excellent opportunities for beginners. Many dive sites have shallow areas perfect for learning, and the calm protected bays provide ideal conditions for snorkeling. Dive centers offer PADI courses and beginner-friendly dive sites. However, some sites like Elphinstone Reef are better suited for experienced divers due to depth and currents. Always dive with certified instructors and choose sites appropriate for your experience level.
Wadi el Gemal National Park is a protected area near Marsa Alam covering both marine and desert ecosystems. The park features pristine coral reefs, mangrove forests, desert landscapes, and ancient archaeological sites including Roman ruins and emerald mines. Visitors can explore the park through guided tours, enjoy bird watching, visit traditional Bedouin villages, and experience the unique combination of desert and marine environments.
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