Radwa Neklaway
Oct 2022
An open beach, no tickets, amazing spot for snorkling and diving
Marsa Alam South · Shore Dive
Marsa Samadai (Shore)
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.
Depth
4-22m
Level
Beginner
Access
Shore Dive
Visibility
18-28m
Current
No current
About this site
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.)
Highlights
- Easy beach entry close to town
- Reliable green turtles
- Sheltered lagoon
- Training friendly
Marine life
Green turtlePufferfishGoatfishAnthiasCornetfish
Location
25.0080°N, 34.9600°E · ~7 km south of Marsa Alam
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What divers say about Marsa Samadai
4.5/5100 Google reviews
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Bill Harrison
Jun 2022
Beautiful beach and the locals trash it. I visit this beautiful beach frequently that has some of the best snorkelling in the area and the world for that matter. However, I couldn’t help but notice the amount of trash accumulation every week. People are gathering together and simply leave their trash behind. Someone left soiled disposable diapers on the beach. Way to go you inconsiderate individuals. Very rude. Do you do this to your home? The Red Sea coast is a true wonder of beauty. Don’t insult it with your garbage. Get some pride people!!!
Mykyta Shevchenko
Dec 2021
It's my first open water diving destination. Beach is beautiful, some picturesque rocks are situated nearby. Water and the reef of the bay is beautiful, lots of fish and corals.
Natalie V
Jul 2022
The beach has so much potential, it's beautiful and the reef is amazing. The issue I had was with all of the rubbish! Dirty diapers, broken glass, cigarette ends, empty cans etc.
Alo Avonavy
Jul 2024
Unfortunately it’s not as beautiful as it is on the pictures. A lot of locals even on weekday, they bother foreigners, point with finger to the bikini wearing women. No umbrella or any other place to hide from the sun. Disappointing.
Public Google reviews of Marsa Samadai as a dive site - they describe the location itself, not a specific trip with us.