Diving at Marsa Mubarak: Dugongs & Turtles
Meet dugongs and giant turtles on the seagrass beds of Marsa Mubarak Bay.
Diving at Marsa Mubarak is a guided scuba dive in Egypt's Red Sea where certified divers meet dugongs and giant turtles on shallow seagrass beds at 10–15 meters depth. The dive includes an air-conditioned vehicle pickup, a safety briefing at Scuba World diving center, and a second dive site option for an extra fee. A live guide speaks English, French, German or Arabic. Minimum age is 12. The dive is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health.
The Experience
The dive starts at Scuba World diving center, where you meet your instructor, gear up and receive a safety briefing before heading to the water. Marsa Mubarak Bay sits in the Red Sea off Marsa Alam and is known for shallow coral blocks and the chance to see dugongs and giant turtles grazing on seagrass: animals most divers never encounter. You descend to 10–15 meters and explore the reef while your guide points out the rare species that make this site different from the deeper walls and drop-offs elsewhere in the region.
The dive runs roughly two hours from start to finish. After you surface and catch your breath, you can relax on the jetty with refreshments, then return to the center for a hot shower and snacks. A second dive at a nearby site is available for an extra fee of 45 euros if you want to extend the day and explore another section of the bay.
Pickup is included in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide is a live instructor who speaks English, French, German or Arabic. Certified divers of all experience levels are welcome, though the dive is not suitable for anyone with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns, and is not recommended during pregnancy.
What’s included
- Air-conditioned vehicle pickup.
- safety briefing and introduction to the dive site.
- one guided dive at Marsa Mubarak to 10–15 meters.
- refreshments on the jetty.
- hot shower and snacks at Scuba World diving center.
Operated by Scuba World Divers - Iberotel Costa Mares - Marsa ALam
Is this one for you?This dive suits certified divers who want to see rare marine life in shallow water without traveling far from shore. The seagrass beds and the chance to encounter dugongs and giant turtles set Marsa Mubarak apart from the deeper reef dives elsewhere in the Red Sea.
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Top questions
What marine life will I see diving at Marsa Mubarak?
Marsa Mubarak is known for dugongs and giant turtles feeding on seagrass beds, along with vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish. The shallow depth of 10–15 meters and the seagrass habitat make it one of the few places in the Red Sea where you have a realistic chance of encountering dugongs.
Do I need to be a certified diver to book this dive?
Yes, this dive is for certified divers only. Beginners and uncertified divers are not able to participate in this activity.
What's included in the price, and what costs extra?
The dive includes pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, the guided dive at Marsa Mubarak, a safety briefing, refreshments on the jetty, a hot shower and snacks at the center. A second dive at another nearby site costs an extra 45 euros.
How deep do we dive, and how long does it take?
You dive to approximately 10–15 meters depth. The entire activity, from pickup through the dive and return to the center, takes about two hours.
What languages does the guide speak?
Your guide is a live instructor who speaks English, French, German or Arabic.
Diving at Marsa Mubarak: Dugongs & Turtles
2h · EN · DE +2 · at your hotel
from US$ 51 per person
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