Karin S.
GermanyDivemaster
May 13, 2026
White sand, turquoise water, lots of small fish. Perfect lagoon dive.
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Marsa Alam South · Shore Dive
Sharm El Luli
A picture-postcard white-sand bay roughly 65 km south of Marsa Alam, often nicknamed "the Maldives of Egypt" for its turquoise shallows and gin-clear water. Two fringing reefs run parallel to the beach with a sandy channel between them.
Depth
2-14m
Level
Beginner
Access
Shore Dive
Visibility
20-30m
Current
No current
About this site
A picture-postcard white-sand bay roughly 65 km south of Marsa Alam, often nicknamed "the Maldives of Egypt" for its turquoise shallows and gin-clear water. Two fringing reefs run parallel to the beach with a sandy channel between them. Depths stay between 2 and 14 m the whole way out, currents are negligible, and turtles forage on the seagrass patches close to shore — a perfect combination for families, Discover Scuba sessions, and snorkelers travelling with certified divers.
Highlights
- Turquoise shallow lagoon — protected and current-free
- Two parallel fringing reefs with a sandy channel between
- Green turtle sightings on the seagrass close to shore
- Discover Scuba and family-friendly throughout
Marine life
Green turtleParrotfishTriggerfishAnthiasTrumpetfishGoatfish
Location
24.6233°N, 35.1364°E · ~65 km south of Marsa Alam
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4.8/5. 19 curated reviews
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Linnea B.
FinlandOpen Water Diver
May 2, 2026
Stunning lagoon. Brought my own gear and stayed all day.
29 people found this helpful
Marco P.
ItalyRescue Diver
Mar 29, 2026
Crystal clear lagoon, healthy fringing reef. Family snorkel paradise.
43 people found this helpful
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