David T.
UKDivemaster
May 14, 2026
Mid-winter visit, dugong showed up after 10 minutes. The seagrass meadows are stunning.
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Marsa Mubarak - The Dugong House
Marsa Mubarak is a wide sandy bay just north of Port Ghalib and one of the most reliable dugong encounters anywhere in the Red Sea. Combine two relaxed shallow dives with breathtaking marine life.
4.9/5(145 reviews)
Marsa Mubarak, north of Port GhalibDurationHalf Day
Dives2
Skill LevelAll Levels
Group SizeMax 12
LocationMarsa Mubarak, north of Port Ghalib
Marsa Mubarak . Gallery
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About this trip
Marsa Mubarak is a wide, sheltered bay just north of Port Ghalib known across the diving world as "Dugong House". Resident dugongs feed on the lush seagrass throughout the year, accompanied by green turtles, blue-spotted rays, and the occasional eagle ray. Conditions are calm and depths shallow (5–18m), making it suitable for divers of every level. We run a two-dive day here with plenty of time on the surface to refuel, hydrate, and reposition between dives.
Trip Highlights
Resident dugongs
Year-round presence
Green turtles
Often spotted on every dive
Blue-spotted rays
Hidden in the sand
Shallow & calm
Sheltered bay, all levels
What's Included
Included
- 2 guided boat dives
- Marine park fees
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Lunch & soft drinks
Not Included
- Full diving equipment rental
- Insurance
- Tips
A Day in Detail
- 08:00
Hotel pickup
- 09:00
Boat briefing & departure
- 09:45
Dive 1 - Dugong search
- 11:30
Surface break
- 12:15
Dive 2 - Turtle zone
- 14:30
Return & hotel drop-off
Marine Life You May See
Wild animals - sightings are likely, not guaranteed. We never bait, chase, or surround.
DugongGreen turtleBlue-spotted rayEagle ray
TrumpetfishWhere you'll dive
Marsa Mubarak, north of Port Ghalib
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Real reviews . Real divers
What divers say about Marsa Mubarak
4.7/5. 19 curated reviews
TripAdvisor
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.
47 people found this helpful
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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Frequently Asked
- Both sites are excellent. Marsa Mubarak typically has more resident dugongs but slightly less visibility on average. We can recommend the better option based on recent reports.
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