Red Sea Snorkel or Dive Trip: Dugong and Turtles from Port Ghalib

Two dives or snorkel sessions with dugongs and turtles, lunch served on deck between stops.

A day trip snorkeling or diving from Port Ghalib in the Red Sea, with two underwater sessions at Marsa Mubarak, lunch, and a professional crew on a boat with two sun decks and a wide dive platform. You choose snorkeling with dugongs and turtles or a dive option at checkout. Hotel pickup is included, and the boat carries guides who speak English, Italian, French, German and other languages.

The Experience

The boat leaves Port Ghalib marina at 08:30 after a welcome drink and equipment check. You sail to Marsa Mubarak, arriving around 09:00, and spend the first hour in the water — either snorkeling or diving, depending on your choice at checkout. The second dive or snorkel session runs from 11:00 to 12:00, with an open buffet lunch between the two stops. The crew handles the timing and the logistics; you show up at the marina at 08:00 and return around 14:00.

The boat itself is built for comfort on the water. Two sun decks — one fully shaded, one partially — give you a place to rest between sessions. The saloon has a buffet area where lunch is laid out, and the dive deck is wide with a platform designed for entry and exit. Two showers and public toilets are on board, so you can rinse off after each session. Coffee and tea are available throughout the day.

Dugongs and sea turtles are the draw at Marsa Mubarak, though what you see depends on the day and the season. The guides are trained professionals who speak multiple languages and know the site. If you're diving, bring your certification; if you're snorkeling, no experience is needed. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and the crew can accommodate service animals.

What’s included

• Two underwater sessions at Marsa Mubarak (snorkel or dive, your choice).
• open buffet lunch.
• welcome drink.
• snacks and coffee or tea throughout the day.
• hotel pickup.
• professional guides in English, Italian, French, German and additional languages.
• use of the boat's two sun decks, shaded saloon, showers and facilities.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Aquatic Divers

Is this one for you?Book the snorkel option if you want to see dugongs and turtles without certification or the gear of diving; book the dive option if you're certified and want to go deeper on the reef. Either way, the two sessions and the lunch break mean you're in the water long enough to have a real day, not a rushed morning.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the snorkel and dive options?

The snorkel option lets you watch dugongs and turtles from the surface with a mask and fins; the dive option takes you down with SCUBA equipment if you hold a certification. Both options include two sessions in the water, lunch and the same boat and crew.

Do I need diving certification to go on this trip?

Certification is required only if you book the dive option. The snorkel option needs no experience — you'll use a mask, fins and snorkel to watch the reef and wildlife from the surface.

What time do I need to arrive at Port Ghalib?

Arrive at Port Ghalib marina by 08:00. The boat departs at 08:30 after a welcome drink and a brief on safety and the day ahead.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup is included with this trip. The crew will arrange the pickup time based on your hotel location in the area.

How long is the boat ride to Marsa Mubarak?

The sail from Port Ghalib to Marsa Mubarak takes about 30 minutes, arriving around 09:00. The return journey is the same length, bringing you back to the marina by 14:00.