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
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
Score breakdown
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Marine Life
47.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key species
Dive types
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
Nearby cultural sites
- Wadi El Gemal National Park
- Emerald mines of Wadi Sikait (Roman)
Non-diver score
Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.
Safety & emergency
Chamber in Marsa Alam area; larger hospitals in Hurghada (3 hrs); airport with medevac options
Top operators
Blue Ocean Dive Center
PADI
Roots Red Sea
PADI