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Port Ghalib Snorkeling: Marsa El Shone & Marsa Mubarak

  • Duration: 7 Hours
  • Type : Private Tours
  • Runs: Everyday
  • Location:

Known for its colorful array of sea life, corals and sea turtles, this snorkeling trip from Marsa Alam departs from Port Ghalib Marina to Marsa El Shone and Marsa Mubarak, a highlight among Marsa Alam snorkeling trips for avid snorkelers and divers.

Highlights

  • Marsa El Shone, a site of fine corals and many species of colored fish
  • Marsa Mubarak, one of the most beautiful snorkeling and dive sites in the Marsa Alam region
  • Butterfly fish, crocodile fish, and sea turtles in the protected bay
  • Possible sightings of the endangered Dugong (“sea cow”)
  • A lagoon stop for snorkeling by Zodiac boat

Included

  • Pick-up and return service from the hotel in Marsa Alam
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle to and from the hotel
  • Snorkeling trip by boat, including 2 or 3 snorkeling stops
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins)
  • Lunch meal on board the boat
  • Speed boat
  • Mineral water and soft drinks on board the boat
  • Guide assistance on board the boat
  • Service charges and taxes included

Excluded

  • Personal spending
  • Tipping
  • Alcoholic drinks

Itinerary

Early morning pick-up from the hotel in Marsa Alam leads to the Marina at Port Ghalib, where the boat sets sail across the sparkling waters of the Red Sea. The first stop, Marsa El Shone, is reached after about 30 minutes of sailing, offering a vast site of fine corals and colorful fish. The boat continues for about 20 minutes to Marsa Mubarak, one of the most beautiful snorkeling and dive sites in the region, where the protected bay offers magnificent coral reefs and underwater seascapes. Swimming among hundreds of exotic fish, including butterfly fish, crocodile fish and sea turtles is on offer here, with the chance of spotting the endangered Dugong, which occasionally visits the sheltered bay to graze on sea grass. A delicious lunch is served on board before reaching a lagoon spot for snorkeling by Zodiac boat. The boat then sails back to the Marina at Port Ghalib for transfer back to the hotel in Marsa Alam.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best time is between October and April. The weather is cool and pleasant for visiting temples in Luxor and Aswan. Summer (June to August) can be very hot, with temperatures exceeding 40°C.

The drive takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours each way via the Desert Road, covering about 220 km (136 miles).

We usually stop at a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. You can enjoy fresh seafood, but please check your booking 'Inclusions' to see if lunch is prepaid or optional.

Yes, we visit the outer plaza and can arrange for an internal tour during opening hours (closed on Fridays and Saturdays in some sections). Your guide will provide all the historical context.

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