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Marsa Assalaya is one of the easiest and most useful shore dives close to Marsa Alam town. The site sits around 8 km north of the marina and is entered directly from a wide sandy bay, so there is no boat timing, no current stress, and no long surface swim. Two reef arms frame a shallow lagoon before the profile gently drops over hard coral gardens, making it excellent for first dives after travel, Open Water training, buoyancy practice, and relaxed photographers who want time with reef fish instead of depth. The main value here is comfort: simple logistics, calm water, a forgiving sandy bottom for briefings and skills, and enough coral life on both sides to keep certified divers interested for two easy dives.

A wide sheltered bay 11 km north of Marsa Alam, fronted by seagrass meadows and a healthy fringing reef on both arms. Green turtles browse the seagrass year-round; dugong sightings are seasonal but possible (typically Oct–Apr). The east arm is the more interesting dive, with crocodilefish hidden on the sand and small caves at 18–22 m. Calm conditions and easy walk-in entry make Marsa Egla one of the best near-town training sites that still rewards experienced divers with quality marine life.

A dramatic shore site 15 km north of Marsa Alam at the foot of Gebel El Rosas mountain. Two parallel reef arms enclose a sandy lagoon; the southern arm carries a series of short swim-throughs and an undercut wall at 18–22 m where juvenile whitetip reef sharks occasionally rest on the sand during the day. Hard-coral cover on the plateau is well preserved, and the site is rarely crowded thanks to a longer drive than the closer-to-town sites.

A peaceful shore site 30 km north of Marsa Alam offering a healthy coral garden, an easy walk-in entry, and the kind of calm conditions that make Marsa Alam famous. Excellent for training dives, refreshers, and chilled-out photography days.

A protected bay 32 km north of Marsa Alam known for green turtles browsing on the inner reef and a colourful coral garden along the south arm. Easy beach entry and gentle profile - great for training and turtle photography.

The icon of Marsa Alam diving. A long, narrow plateau (around 300 m by 30 m) running roughly north–south in open water 30 km north of Marsa Alam town and 12 km off the coast. The plateau tops out at 5–8 m and drops away on both sides as sheer walls; the southern tip plunges into the famous arch at 55–80 m. Soft-coral curtains, schooling fusiliers, and the Red Sea's most reliable shark action — oceanic whitetips in late autumn, hammerheads in summer.

A protected shore site 7 km south of Marsa Alam with healthy fringing reef and reliable turtle sightings. Easy walk-in entry, sheltered lagoon - perfect for training and chilled morning dives. (Different site from the offshore Sha'ab Samadai dolphin reef.)

A horseshoe-shaped reef 9 km offshore where a resident pod of ~60–80 spinner dolphins rests during the day. Access is regulated by HEPCA under a three-zone system — Zone A is closed (dolphin sanctuary), Zone B is restricted snorkeling with a permit, and Zone C is the outer reef where divers explore three classic dive sites: the South-West Pinnacles, the South-East Pinnacles, and the Caves. Permits cap daily visitors and boat numbers.

A protected lagoon-bay 10 km south of Marsa Alam with rich coral cover, seagrass beds, and reliable turtle sightings. One of the best photo spots on the south coast.