Olivier D.
France
May 17, 2026
Famous Abu Dabbab delivered. Two turtles, one dugong, lots of fish life.
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Abu Dabbab Bay - Turtles & Dugongs
Abu Dabbab is a sheltered beach-entry bay 30 minutes north of Marsa Alam, famous for resident green sea turtles, seagrass meadows, and one of the most reliable dugong (sea cow) sightings in the Red Sea.
4.9/5(128 reviews)
Abu Dabbab Beach, north of Marsa AlamDurationFull Day
Dives2
Skill LevelAll Levels
Group SizeMax 12
LocationAbu Dabbab Beach, north of Marsa Alam
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About this trip
Abu Dabbab Bay sits 30 minutes north of Marsa Alam and is one of the few places in the world where you can routinely meet wild dugongs alongside several resident green turtles. This is a beach-entry shore diving day, not a boat trip: the guide briefs you on the sand, you walk in from the beach, and both reef arms plus the seagrass area are reachable from shore. The bay is calm, shallow (5-14m), and ideal for relaxed dives focused on marine life rather than depth or current. We run two guided shore dives here with a long surface break for snacks and refreshments, plus space and time to photograph turtles browsing the seagrass meadows below. Water is 24-29C year-round and visibility commonly 15-25 m. Suitable for all certified divers; non-divers can join the snorkeling alternative.
Trip Highlights
Beach-entry turtle bay
Walk in from shore
Spot dugongs
Among the best sites in Egypt
Seagrass habitats
Unique Red Sea ecosystem
Shallow & relaxed
5-14m depths
What's Included
Included
- 2 guided shore dives
- Tanks & weights
- Marine park fees
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Water
- Snacks
Not Included
- Full diving equipment rental
- Lunch
- Diving insurance
- Tips
A Day in Detail
- 07:30
Hotel pickup
We collect you from your hotel.
- 08:30
Beach arrival & briefing
Briefing, gear setup, and shore-entry plan from the beach.
- 09:15
Dive 1 - Turtle zone
Walk in from shore and explore the seagrass and reef edge.
- 11:30
Surface break
Snacks, drinks, and time to relax.
- 12:30
Dive 2 - Dugong area
Search the seagrass for our gentle giant.
- 14:30
Pack up at the beach
- 15:30
Hotel drop-off
Marine Life You May See
Wild animals - sightings are likely, not guaranteed. We never bait, chase, or surround.
Green turtleDugong
Blue-spotted ray
CornetfishPipefishWhere you'll dive
Abu Dabbab Beach, north of Marsa Alam
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Real reviews . Real divers
What divers say about Abu Dabbab Bay
4.8/5. 19 curated reviews
TripAdvisor
David T.
UKAdvanced Open Water
Apr 13, 2026
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a wide-angle. The shallow turquoise water is photo paradise.
20 people found this helpful
Bertha O.
SpainDivemaster
Apr 2, 2026
Easy access, calm conditions, reliable wildlife. Best snorkel + dive combo in Egypt.
34 people found this helpful
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Frequently Asked
- Dugongs are wild animals and sightings are never guaranteed. Abu Dabbab has one of the highest sighting probabilities in the Red Sea - typically 60-80% from October to April. We never chase or crowd them.
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