Marsa Alam
Remote, pristine reefs and the best odds in Egypt of swimming with dolphins and sea turtles.
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Swim with dolphins at Sha'ab Samadai
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Snorkel with turtles at Marsa Abu Dabbab
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Dive Elphinstone Reef
Marsa Alam
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Marsa Alam Tours & Things to Do 2026
Remote, pristine reefs and the best odds in Egypt of swimming with dolphins and sea turtles.
Further south and far less developed than Hurghada, Marsa Alam rewards the extra distance with quieter reefs, resident dolphin pods at Sha'ab Samadai, and turtle grazing grounds at Marsa Abu Dabbab.
Marsa Alam has 16 bookable trips with Sunny Egypt, from $32.5 to $412.5 per adult. Most booked first: Hurghada Island Boat Trip: Orange Bay, Giftun & Hula Hula, Cairo Day Trip by Air: Pyramids & Egyptian Museum, Beginners Scuba Diving Day Trip with Lunch.
Planning a trip to Marsa Alam? Read our Sunny Guide first.
Available Trips
Hurghada Island Boat Trip: Orange Bay, Giftun & Hula Hula
A full-day boat trip from Marsa Alam up to Hurghada's island chain, hopping between Orange Bay, Giftun and Hula Hula for snorkeling, reef views and beach time.
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$78.19 / per person
Cairo Day Trip by Air: Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
A private flight to Cairo for the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum's treasures, back in Marsa Alam by night.
From
$412.50 / per person
Beginners Scuba Diving Day Trip with Lunch
No certification needed — a guided, beginner-friendly introduction to scuba diving on a calm, shallow reef with lunch included.
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$92.59 / per person
Luxor Day Trip: Karnak & Valley of the Kings
A private day trip from Marsa Alam to Luxor's Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, with a private guide and Nile-side lunch included.
From
$222.75 / per person
Hamata Islands Snorkeling Trip with Lunch
A full-day boat trip south to the remote Hamata Islands, home to some of the quietest, least-crowded reefs on this stretch of coast, with lunch served on board.
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$55.85 / per person
Super Safari: ATV, Camel Ride, Sunset, Bedouin Show & BBQ
A private desert evening combining ATV riding, a sunset camel ride, and a Bedouin camp with BBQ dinner and folkloric show, guided throughout.
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$40 / per person
Marsa Alam Deep Sea Fishing Trip
A half-day deep-sea fishing trip off Marsa Alam with an experienced local crew, full gear included and a real shot at tuna and barracuda.
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$80.15 / per person
Marsa Alam Kitesurfing Lesson
A guided beginner kitesurf lesson on Marsa Alam's calm, wind-reliable lagoons, with full gear and a certified instructor included.
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$108.14 / per person
Marsa Alam Felucca Sunset Sail
A peaceful felucca sail along Marsa Alam's coast as the sun sets, turning the Red Sea into gold.
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$39.83 / per person
Marsa Alam Fanadir Reef Snorkeling
A half-day boat snorkeling trip to Fanadir's coral gardens near Marsa Alam, where reef sharks and sea turtles are regularly spotted.
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$47.50 / per person
Marsa Alam Wadi El Gemal National Park Tour
Discover Egypt's largest protected area on a guided day trip through mangrove lagoons, desert wildlife country, and ancient Roman emerald mines.
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$55.85 / per person
Marsa Alam Abu Dabbab Turtle Snorkeling
Snorkel a calm, shallow seagrass bay where green turtles graze year-round, just steps from the shore.
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$61.44 / per person
Marsa Alam Desert Safari
Ride a quad bike through desert wadis, sway atop a camel, and share Bedouin tea at sunset near Marsa Alam.
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$32.50 / per person
Marsa Alam Sataya Reef Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise
A full-day boat trip further offshore to Sataya Reef, snorkeling alongside a resident pod of wild spinner dolphins in their natural lagoon.
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$75 / per person
Marsa Alam Elphinstone Reef Diving Trip
Two dives at Elphinstone, one of the Red Sea's most celebrated offshore reef walls, designed for advanced divers seeking a bucket-list encounter.
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$106.25 / per person
Marsa Alam: Dolphin House Snorkeling
Snorkel alongside a wild pod of spinner dolphins at Sha'ab Samadai's crystal-clear waters, under respectful, no-touch guidelines.
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$73.75 / per person
Why Visit Marsa Alam?
- Swim with dolphins at Sha'ab Samadai
- Snorkel with turtles at Marsa Abu Dabbab
- Dive Elphinstone Reef
- Desert safari to a Bedouin camp
Travel Tips
- Dolphin encounters follow strict no-touch guidelines to protect the pod
- It's a longer transfer — most trips run from Marsa Alam hotels directly
FAQ
Marsa Alam: Dolphin House Snorkeling and the Marsa Alam Sataya Reef Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise both cover known dolphin-encounter sites.
Yes, Marsa Alam Abu Dabbab Turtle Snorkeling covers a site known for sea turtles and dugongs.
A well-known wall dive site off Marsa Alam — see Marsa Alam Elphinstone Reef Diving Trip.
Yes, Beginners Scuba Diving Day Trip with Lunch requires no certification.
A protected coastal/desert park south of Marsa Alam most tourists never visit — see Wadi El Gemal: The Red Sea Coast Most Tourists Never See and the Marsa Alam Wadi El Gemal National Park Tour.
Yes, Marsa Alam Desert Safari covers it directly.
Luxor Day Trip: Karnak & Valley of the Kings covers it privately in one day.
Yes, Marsa Alam Deep Sea Fishing Trip is a dedicated fishing charter.
Yes, Marsa Alam Felucca Sunset Sail covers a traditional sail at sunset.
Cairo Day Trip by Air: Pyramids & Egyptian Museum covers it privately by flight.
Yes, Marsa Alam Kitesurfing Lesson is available for beginners and improvers.
Marsa Alam's reefs are generally less crowded, with a higher concentration of dolphin, turtle and dugong encounters than the busier northern Red Sea towns.
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