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Semi-Submarine Trip from Marsa Alam

A semi-submarine trip from Marsa Alam that shows you the Red Sea's coral reefs and tropical fish through the large windows of an underwater cabin, without getting wet. Hotel transfers, a soft drink and the submarine ticket are included.

  • About 2–3 hours including hotel transfers
  • Departs from Marsa Alam
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Guide languages: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian
  • Price on request

Highlights

  • See coral reefs and tropical fish without getting wet
  • Air-conditioned underwater cabin with large panoramic windows
  • View the underwater world at a depth of 6 meters
  • Sea turtles are sometimes seen, depending on location and season
  • Good for families and children who prefer not to snorkel or dive

About this trip

The semi-submarine trip from Marsa Alam is a half-day excursion that shows you the Red Sea's underwater world without getting wet. You watch the reef from an air-conditioned underwater cabin with large panoramic windows, a few meters below the surface.

The trip

After pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam, you transfer to the marina at Port Ghalib. A short cruise of about 15 minutes takes you to the reef, where you spend about 1.5 hours watching the underwater world from the cabin. The boat then returns to port and you are taken back to your hotel. The trip takes about 2–3 hours including hotel transfers.

What you see

  • Coral reefs
  • Tropical fish and other marine life
  • Sometimes sea turtles and other species, depending on location and season

It is a good choice for families, children and anyone who wants to see the reef without snorkeling or diving.

Tips

Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a camera or phone. Wear comfortable clothes, as boarding involves a short step onto the boat.

Itinerary

  1. Hotel pickup

    Pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam.

  2. Transfer to Port Ghalib

    Transfer to the marina at Port Ghalib.

  3. Cruise to the reef

    A short cruise of about 15 minutes to the reef area.

  4. Underwater viewing

    About 1.5 hours watching the reef from the semi-submarine's underwater cabin.

  5. Return

    Return to port and transfer back to your hotel.

What's included

Included

  • Transfers from and to your hotel
  • Soft drink
  • Entrance fees and submarine ticket
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • Extras not mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses
  • Photos or DVD
  • Gratuities

Before you go

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera or phone
  • Comfortable clothes

Good to know

  • Boarding involves a short step onto the boat, so wear comfortable clothes.
  • Sea turtles and other species are seen only sometimes, depending on location and season.

Read before you go

Our guests

Photos and videos from our trips

  • Golden Sand guests, including children, posing with a banner on a boat deck at sea
  • Golden Sand guests giving thumbs up on a boat deck above turquoise coral reef water in the Red Sea
  • Golden Sand guests in life vests and snorkel masks getting ready on a boat deck above a Red Sea reef
  • Three guests posing with thumbs up on a wooden boat deck beside a swim ladder over the Red Sea

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