semi-submarine boat/sea trip you can take from Marsa Alam (including what Progem-style semi-submarine excursions generally offer):
🚤 Semi-Submarine / Sea Scope Tour from Marsa Alam
This is a popular half-day excursion from Marsa Alam that lets you see the Red Sea’s underwater world without getting wet — perfect if you want to enjoy fish, coral reefs and marine life comfortably from inside a vessel.
Typical Trip Features
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Board a semi-submarine / SeaScope vessel from Port Ghalib or nearby marina.
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Descend into an air-conditioned underwater cabin with large panoramic windows, usually a few meters below the surface, to view coral and sea life.
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Duration: ~2–3 hours including hotel transfers.
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Hotel Pickup & Drop-off: Usually included from Marsa Alam hotels.
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Best For: Families, kids, people who want to see the Red Sea underwater world without snorkeling/diving.
Typical Program
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Pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam.
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Transfer to Port Ghalib marina.
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Short cruise (~15 min) to reef area.
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Underwater viewing in the semi-submarine (about 1.5 hours).
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Return to port and transfer back to hotel.
What You See
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Coral reefs
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Tropical fish and marine life
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Sometimes sea turtles and other species depending on location and season
Prices (approximate)
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Adults: around $45–$50 USD per person
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Children: discounted rates (often ~half price)
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Infants: sometimes free
Exact prices and timings depend on the tour operator you book with, but this gives a good general idea.
🛟 Tour Operators in Marsa Alam
You can book this type of semi-submarine trip through local travel agencies that offer sea excursions, such as:
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Marsa Alam Excursions – offers various Marsa Alam marine tours including similar semi-submarine excursions.
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Marsa Alam Tours – well-reviewed local travel agency with bookings for sea trips and transfers.
They can help arrange pickup times, pricing, and the specific semi-submarine cruise you want.
✨ Tips for Your Trip
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Bring sunscreen, hat & sunglasses.
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Camera/phone for photos.
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Wear comfortable clothes as the trip often involves a short boat boarding.
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Some packages combine snorkeling/diver shows above water if you want a more complete sea experience. k
If you want, I can help you find current availability & booking links or compare prices for the semi-submarine tours from Marsa Alam for specific dates. Just tell me your travel dates!
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