Abu Dabbab Snorkeling Trip from Marsa Alam
A snorkeling trip from Marsa Alam to Abu Dabbab Bay, a shallow sandy bay where green sea turtles feed on seagrass close to shore. Snorkeling equipment, an English-speaking guide, beach lunch, drinks and hotel transfers are included.
- Morning to mid-afternoon (pickup around 07:30–08:30, return around 14:00–15:30)
- Departs from Marsa Alam
- Hotel pickup included
- Guide languages: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian
- Price on request
Highlights
- Snorkel straight from the beach at Abu Dabbab
- Good chance to see green sea turtles feeding on seagrass
- With luck, dugongs (sea cows), rays and moray eels
- Healthy coral reefs on both sides of the bay
- Shallow, sandy entry suitable for beginners and families
About this trip
Abu Dabbab is one of the best-known snorkeling spots in Marsa Alam on Egypt's Red Sea coast. The bay is shallow and sandy, with coral reefs at both ends and seagrass beds in between, so you snorkel straight from the beach. Easy entry, calm water and good visibility throughout the year make it suitable for beginners and experienced snorkelers.
Sea turtles and marine life
The main attraction is the green sea turtles that swim and feed on the seagrass very close to shore. With a bit of luck you may also see dugongs (sea cows), rays, moray eels and many colorful reef fish such as triggerfish, puffers and trevallies. The coral reefs on both sides of the bay are healthy and full of life.
The day
Pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam or a nearby resort is in the morning, around 07:30–08:30, and you are back around 14:00–15:30. Guides help beginners and show you the best spots, and lunch is served on the beach. The bay has sunbeds and restrooms, and sometimes a beach cafe.
Why Abu Dabbab
- High chance of seeing sea turtles
- Shallow, sandy entry suitable for beginners
- Colorful coral reefs and rich marine life
- Suitable for families and all ages
Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a towel and a waterproof camera. Arriving earlier usually means calmer water and better visibility.
What's included
Included
- Hotel transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and fins)
- English-speaking guide
- Mineral water
- Soft drinks
- Lunch on the beach
- Entry to Abu Dabbab National Park
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Extras not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Photo and video DVD
Before you go
What to bring
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Towel
- Waterproof camera
Good to know
- Hotel pickup is around 07:30–08:30 and the return is around 14:00–15:30.
- Guides help beginners and show the best spots.
- Arriving earlier usually means calmer water and better visibility.
- The bay has sunbeds and restrooms, and sometimes a beach cafe.
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