David T.
UKDivemaster
May 14, 2026
Mid-winter visit, dugong showed up after 10 minutes. The seagrass meadows are stunning.
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Port Ghalib · Shore + Boat
Marsa Mubarak - Dugong House
A wide sheltered bay just north of Port Ghalib with extensive Halophila and Halodule seagrass meadows — exactly the habitat dugongs need. Several adult dugongs visit the bay regularly to feed, alongside resident green turtles and the occasional eagle ray patrolling the sandy channels.
Depth
3-18m
Level
Beginner
Access
Shore + Boat
Visibility
12-22m
Current
No current
About this site
A wide sheltered bay just north of Port Ghalib with extensive Halophila and Halodule seagrass meadows — exactly the habitat dugongs need. Several adult dugongs visit the bay regularly to feed, alongside resident green turtles and the occasional eagle ray patrolling the sandy channels. Depths stay between 3 and 18 m and currents are negligible, so this is the easiest of the dugong sites for new divers and snorkelers.
Highlights
- One of the most consistent dugong feeding bays in Egypt
- Extensive Halophila + Halodule seagrass meadows
- Resident green turtles in the same bay
- Calm shallow bay — Discover Scuba friendly
Marine life
DugongGreen turtleBlue-spotted rayEagle rayCornetfishTrumpetfishPipefish
Location
25.5278°N, 34.6450°E · ~50 km north of Marsa Alam
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4.7/5. 19 curated reviews
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Bertha O.
SpainOpen Water Diver
Apr 10, 2026
Dugong House lives up to the name. We saw two dugongs in the same dive and a green turtle on the safety stop.
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Niels B.
DenmarkRescue Diver
Mar 7, 2026
Bring a wide-angle lens. The dugong stayed with us for 8 minutes and the photo opportunities were endless.
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The Red Sea's most consistent dugong site, paired with shallow reefs.
Marsa Mubarak, north of Port Ghalib
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