Snorkel with Turtles and Dugong at Marsa Mubarak Bay

Swim with wild turtles and hunt for dugong in a protected marine reserve

This eight-hour snorkeling activity from Marsa Alam takes you by boat to Marsa Mubarak Bay, a protected marine reserve where green sea turtles feed in shallow waters and the rare dugong occasionally appears. Two guided snorkeling sessions over vibrant coral reefs, professional equipment, lunch onboard, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included; dugong sightings are not guaranteed but the bay is one of the region's best-known habitats for them.

The Experience

Hotel pickup from Marsa Alam starts the day, followed by a transfer to the marina where you board a well-equipped boat for the cruise to Marsa Mubarak Bay. Your guide explains snorkeling guidelines and what to expect on the way. The bay itself is a protected marine reserve with calm waters, which is why green sea turtles congregate there to feed — you'll enter the water directly from the boat and snorkel over colorful coral formations with a professional guide alongside. Tropical fish move through the reefs in schools; the turtles are what draw most snorkelers, and they swim close enough that you can watch them graze on seagrass without chasing them.

Between the two snorkeling sessions, you return to the boat for a freshly prepared buffet lunch with soft drinks, tea, coffee and fresh seasonal fruits. The second session explores different parts of the bay, and this is where dugong sightings happen — they are rare and not guaranteed, but Marsa Mubarak is one of the few places in the Red Sea where they are regularly spotted. The afternoon return to the marina and transfer back to your hotel wraps the day.

What’s included

• Professional certified snorkeling guides in English, Italian, French, German and one additional language.
• two guided snorkeling sessions over coral reefs.
• snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, life jacket).
• freshly prepared buffet lunch onboard.
• soft drinks, tea, coffee and fresh seasonal fruits.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Marsa Alam.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Marsa joys Travel

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Marsa Alam means you don't need a car or a way to reach the marina — the boat and guide handle the rest, and the fixed schedule lets you plan the rest of your day around a morning or afternoon departure.

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Top questions

How often do snorkelers actually see turtles at Marsa Mubarak Bay?

Green sea turtles are frequently seen at Marsa Mubarak because the bay is a natural feeding area for them; they swim close to snorkelers and are the most reliable wildlife encounter on the trip.

What happens if I don't see a dugong?

Dugong sightings are not guaranteed, though Marsa Mubarak Bay is one of the best-known habitats for them in the region; the two snorkeling sessions focus on the coral reefs and tropical fish regardless, so the trip delivers even without a dugong encounter.

Is snorkeling equipment provided, or do I bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment including mask, fins, and life jacket is provided; professional certified guides lead both sessions and stay with the group.

What's included in the lunch onboard?

A freshly prepared buffet lunch is served between snorkeling sessions, with soft drinks, tea, coffee and fresh seasonal fruits included.

Does the price include the transfer from my hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Marsa Alam are included; guests staying in South Marsa Alam hotels may be subject to a 5 EUR per person transfer supplement.