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.
Available Trips
Hurghada Island Boat Trip: Orange Bay, Giftun & Hula Hula
A day trip north to Hurghada's island chain, hopping between Orange Bay, Giftun and Hula Hula for snorkeling and beach time.
From
$103
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
$330
Beginners Scuba Diving Day Trip with Lunch
No certification needed — a guided introductory scuba dive on an easy reef, made for first-timers.
From
$84
Luxor Private Day Trip: Karnak & Valley of the Kings
A private day trip inland to Luxor — Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, with lunch included.
From
$195
Hamata Islands Snorkeling Trip with Lunch
A boat trip south to the remote Hamata Islands — some of the least-visited reefs on this stretch of coast.
From
$70
Super Safari: ATV, Camel Ride, Sunset, Bedouin Show & BBQ
A full desert evening — ATV riding, a camel ride, sunset, and a Bedouin camp with BBQ and a folkloric show.
From
$32
Marsa Alam Deep Sea Fishing Trip
A half-day deep sea fishing charter off the Marsa Alam coast.
From
$55
Marsa Alam Kitesurfing Lesson
A beginner kitesurfing lesson on Marsa Alam's flat, wind-reliable lagoons.
From
$68
Marsa Alam Felucca Sunset Sail
A calm coastal sail along Marsa Alam's shoreline as the sun sets over the Red Sea.
From
$20
Marsa Alam Fanadir Reef Snorkeling
A boat snorkeling trip to Fanadir's coral gardens, home to reef sharks and turtles.
From
$35
Marsa Alam Wadi El Gemal National Park Tour
Explore Egypt's largest protected area — mangroves, desert wildlife and Roman emerald mines.
From
$48
Marsa Alam Abu Dabbab Turtle Snorkeling
Snorkel a shallow seagrass bay where green turtles graze year-round.
From
$30
Marsa Alam Sataya Reef Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise
A full-day boat trip further offshore to Sataya Reef's resident spinner dolphin pod.
From
$60
Marsa Alam Desert Safari
A quad bike and camel desert safari through the Eastern Desert with tea at a Bedouin camp.
From
$35
Marsa Alam Elphinstone Reef Diving Trip
Two dives at Elphinstone, one of the Red Sea's most celebrated offshore reef walls, for advanced divers.
From
$85
Marsa Alam: Dolphin House Snorkeling
Snorkel with a resident pod of spinner dolphins at Sha'ab Samadai.
From
$55
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