Snorkeling Marsa Mubarak: Dugongs, Turtles & Lunch

Three snorkeling sessions with dugongs and giant turtles in one morning

A full-day snorkeling trip from Marsa Alam to Marsa Mubarak includes three guided sessions in the water, hotel pickup, lunch onboard, and all gear. You swim with dugongs and encounter the largest turtles in the Red Sea, with a guide who briefs you on marine life and safety before you enter the water.

The experience

The boat leaves Port Ghalib Marine, 1km south of Marsa Alam airport, after pickup from your hotel. A 25-minute ride takes you to Marsa Mubarak, where your guide gives a short orientation on what you'll see and how to stay safe in the water. Then you get three separate snorkeling sessions: one focused on dugongs, another on the largest turtles in the Red Sea, and a final exploration of the reef. Between sessions you rest on deck.

Snorkeling equipment and a life vest are provided. The guide stays with the group underwater. Lunch, a buffet prepared onboard, comes after the sessions end, along with mineral water, soft drinks and hot tea throughout the day. The return to Port Ghalib and your hotel wraps up the trip after roughly 8.5 hours total.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marsa Alam.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport to Port Ghalib Marine.
• three guided snorkeling sessions with a live guide.
• snorkeling equipment and life vest.
• buffet lunch onboard.
• mineral water, soft drinks and hot tea throughout the day.
• national park fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except WednesdayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 26

Live guideEnglish, German, Italian, Dutch and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Red Sea Offers

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you want to spend a full morning in the water with a guide who knows where dugongs and large turtles gather: the three separate sessions give you time to find them instead of rushing past one reef.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Italian, Russian and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What marine life will I actually see when I snorkel in Marsa Mubarak?

Marsa Mubarak is known for dugongs and the largest turtles in the Red Sea. The guide leads you to spots where both are commonly found, though sightings depend on the day and the season.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this trip?

The trip suits all physical fitness levels. Your guide provides a brief orientation on safety and marine life before you enter the water, and snorkeling equipment is included.

What's included in the lunch served on the boat?

A buffet lunch is prepared onboard, along with mineral water, soft drinks and hot tea available all day.

How long is the boat ride to Marsa Mubarak?

The boat ride from Port Ghalib Marine to Marsa Mubarak takes 25 minutes each way.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to get to the port myself?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marsa Alam are included. If your hotel is south of Marsa Alam city, an 8 euro transfer fee applies, paid on the boat.