Plongée à Marsa Alam — Egypt

Marsa Alam is the quieter southern Red Sea — fewer crowds, healthier reefs, and unique encounters like Abu Dabbab's resident dugong and Samadai Reef's spinner dolphin pod.

Score
64.8
Visibilité
15–40m
Température
21–29°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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Intermediate
Marsa Alam
EgyptRed Sea
64.8

SCORE

25.0707°N

34.8993°E

Marsa Alam is the quieter southern Red Sea — fewer crowds, healthier reefs, and unique encounters like Abu Dabbab's resident dugong and Samadai Reef's spinner dolphin pod.

Egypt's Dugong & Spinner Dolphin Coast

Visibility15–40 m
Temperature21–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$60
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, September
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML47.0CH71.0VIS85.0SV67.0TMP59.0DA62.0OP73.0TS66.0GT68.0VAL63.0CRD59.0SP57.0

Marine Life

47.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
48
Megafauna Encounters
56
Reef Fish Abundance
74
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
35
Marine Life Diversity
47.0
Coral & Reef Health
71.0
Visibility & Conditions
85.0
Dive Site Variety
67.0
Water Temperature
59.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
66.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
63.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

reefwreckshorepelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Marsa Mubarak dugong snorkelingdesert quad bikingdolphin reef snorkelingresort relaxationWadi El Gemal National Park

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Wadi El Gemal National Park
  • Emerald mines of Wadi Sikait (Roman)

Non-Diver Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

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Hyperbaric Chamber10 km — Marsa Alam Hyperbaric Chamber
Nearest Hospital10 km

Chamber in Marsa Alam area; larger hospitals in Hurghada (3 hrs); airport with medevac options

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Blue Ocean Dive Center

PADI

4.7
310 reviewsNITROX

Roots Red Sea

PADI

4.8
240 reviewsNITROX