Snorkel Marsa Mubarak with Dugongs & Turtles from Marsa Alam

Spend a full day in the water with dugongs and giant turtles, then sail back to your hotel fed and dry.

This eight-hour snorkeling activity departs from Marsa Alam with hotel pickup and takes you by speedboat to Marsa Mubarak, where you search for and swim with dugongs for an hour, then snorkel with the Red Sea's largest turtles. A guide briefs you on marine life and safety before you enter the water, lunch is served onboard, and an air-conditioned vehicle returns you to your hotel at the end of the day.

The Experience

Eight hours from pickup to return means you leave your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and reach Port Ghalib Marine, just south of Marsa Alam Airport, in time for a 25-minute speedboat ride to Marsa Mubarak. Your guide covers marine life and safety protocols before the first snorkel—this is the setup that lets the rest of the day work without confusion or wasted time in the water.

The dugong search happens by speedboat first, then you get an hour in the water alongside them. These are gentle, slow-moving creatures, and the structure—searching together, then snorkeling—means you are not chasing them randomly. After that comes lunch onboard, a break that splits the day and refuels you for the second half. The second snorkel targets the largest turtles in the Red Sea, and clownfish (the Nemo fish) are part of what you encounter in the same waters.

Snorkeling equipment is provided, along with bottled water throughout the day. Your guide stays in the water with you, not narrating from a boat. The return journey gives you time to dry off and settle before the vehicle takes you back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• speedboat transport to Marsa Mubarak.
• snorkeling equipment.
• a guide who stays in the water with you.
• lunch onboard.
• coffee, tea and bottled water throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt 1 Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you do not need a car or a way to reach the port—the vehicle collects you and brings you back, so the only thing you arrange is showing up ready to snorkel.

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Top questions

How long does the boat ride take from the port to Marsa Mubarak?

The speedboat ride to Marsa Mubarak takes 25 minutes from Port Ghalib Marine.

What marine animals will I see when I snorkel at Marsa Mubarak?

Marsa Mubarak is known for dugongs and the Red Sea's largest sea turtles; clownfish are also common in the same waters.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided as part of the activity, so you do not need to bring your own.

What time does the activity start, and when will I be back at my hotel?

The activity lasts eight hours total, including hotel pickup and return; your guide collects you from your hotel and brings you back at the end of the day.

Is lunch included during the snorkeling trip?

Yes, a delicious lunch is served onboard during the day, providing a break between the two snorkeling sessions.

Do I need any experience to snorkel at Marsa Mubarak?

The activity suits all physical fitness levels; your guide briefs you on safety and marine life before you enter the water, so prior snorkeling experience is not required.