# Dive Marsa Alam

> Premium diving and snorkeling experiences in Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt. PADI & SSI certified. Daily speedboat dive trips (3-5 hours), courses, packages. Operating from Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt - daily speedboat dive trips (3-5 hours door to door), shore dives, snorkeling, and PADI/SSI courses across the southern Red Sea.

## Quick facts
- Operator: Dive Marsa Alam (local team of divers and instructors)
- Location: Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt
- GPS: 25.0712, 34.8929
- Hours: Daily 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Contact: info@dive-marsaalam.com / WhatsApp +20 15 03123305
- Site available in: English (en), Deutsch (de), Français (fr), Polski (pl), Español (es), Magyar (hu), Nederlands (nl), 中文 (zh), Română (ro), Čeština (cs), 한국어 (ko), 日本語 (ja), Dansk (da)
- Guides speak: English, Deutsch, Français, Polski, Español, Nederlands, Magyar, 中文
- Group size: max 12 divers per speedboat, 4 divers per guide
- Trip format: fast speedboat trips of 3-5 hours (not slow full-day boats) - more time diving, less time commuting
- Pricing currency: EUR (USD on request)
- Reviews: published on our Google Business Profile and TripAdvisor listing

## Key pages
- [Homepage](https://dive-marsaalam.com/): Overview of trips, courses, packages and the Red Sea experience.
- [All Dive Trips](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dives): Daily speedboat and shore dives with destinations, pricing, marine life, GPS.
- [All Snorkeling Trips](https://dive-marsaalam.com/snorkeling): Family-friendly snorkeling: Sataya dolphin boat trip, Dolphin House, Abu Dabbab turtles.
- [Diving Courses](https://dive-marsaalam.com/courses): Discover Scuba to Divemaster, PADI and SSI.
- [Diving Packages](https://dive-marsaalam.com/packages): Multi-day packages with discounted per-dive pricing.
- [Dive Sites Atlas](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites): Every reef, wreck and shore entry with depth, currents, marine life.
- [Marine Life Guide](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life): Dolphins, turtles, dugongs, sharks, rays, reefs, macro.
- [Booking](https://dive-marsaalam.com/booking): Trip inquiry and booking wizard.
- [Contact](https://dive-marsaalam.com/contact): Address, phone, WhatsApp, opening hours, map.
- [FAQ](https://dive-marsaalam.com/faq): Detailed answers about bookings, safety, equipment, marine life, seasons.
- [Blog](https://dive-marsaalam.com/blog): Diving guides, marine life features, travel reports.
- [Why Marsa Alam](https://dive-marsaalam.com/why-marsa-alam): Why divers choose Marsa Alam over Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh.
- [About](https://dive-marsaalam.com/about): The local team, the boat, and how we run trips.

## Featured diving trips
- [Dive With Us](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dives/dive-with-us): The easiest way to dive Marsa Alam: join our team wherever we dive today - two guided dives, one simple price. From EUR 70 per-diver. 2 dives, all-levels.
- [Elphinstone Reef](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dives/elphinstone-reef): Sheer walls into deep blue and the Red Sea's most reliable shark action - for experienced divers only. From EUR 120 per-diver. 2 dives, advanced.
- [Abu Dabbab Bay](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dives/abu-dabbab-bay): Beach-entry shore dives with resident turtles and a real chance at a dugong. From EUR 70 per-diver. 2 dives, all-levels.
- [Abu Dabbab II & III](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dives/abu-dabbab-2-3-speedboat): Two speedboat dives with walls, wreck remains, caves, and swim-throughs. From EUR 105 per-diver. 2 dives, certified.
- [Marsa Mubarak](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dives/marsa-mubarak): The Red Sea's most consistent dugong site, paired with shallow reefs. From EUR 90 per-diver. 2 dives, all-levels.
- [Dolphin House](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dives/dolphin-house-samadai): Spinner dolphins in a protected horseshoe reef just offshore. From EUR 120 per-diver. 2 dives, all-levels.
- [Hamada Wreck](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dives/hamada-wreck): A shallow, photogenic shipwreck for divers of every level. From EUR 100 per-diver. 2 dives, all-levels.

## Snorkeling trips
- [Marsa Mubarak Snorkel](https://dive-marsaalam.com/snorkeling/marsa-mubarak-snorkeling): A full-day boat trip to the Red Sea's Dugong House. From EUR 60 per-person.
- [Abu Dabbab Snorkel](https://dive-marsaalam.com/snorkeling/abu-dabbab-turtle-bay): Shallow, sheltered, and brimming with sea turtles. From EUR 45 per-person.
- [Dolphin House Snorkel](https://dive-marsaalam.com/snorkeling/dolphin-house-samadai-snorkel): Ethically watch and snorkel with wild spinner dolphins. From EUR 75 per-person.
- [Sataya Dolphin Snorkel](https://dive-marsaalam.com/snorkeling/sataya-dolphin-reef-snorkel): A full-day boat trip to Egypt's largest wild spinner dolphin lagoon. From EUR 95 per-person.

## Courses
- [Discover Scuba Diving](https://dive-marsaalam.com/courses/discover-scuba-diving): Your first breath underwater - no certification needed. 1 day(s). From EUR 90.
- [PADI / SSI Open Water Diver](https://dive-marsaalam.com/courses/open-water-diver): Your worldwide license to dive - earned in the Red Sea. 3 day(s). From EUR 380.
- [Advanced Open Water Diver](https://dive-marsaalam.com/courses/advanced-open-water): Expand your skills and unlock 30 metres. 2 day(s). From EUR 295.
- [Rescue Diver](https://dive-marsaalam.com/courses/rescue-diver): Become the diver everyone wants on their boat. 4 day(s). From EUR 380.
- [Divemaster](https://dive-marsaalam.com/courses/divemaster): Your first professional diving qualification. 21 day(s). From EUR 850.

## Multi-day packages
- [Marsa Alam Taster](https://dive-marsaalam.com/packages#taster-day): First-time visitors with one day to spare. 1 day(s), 2 dives. EUR 65.
- [Weekend Explorer](https://dive-marsaalam.com/packages#weekend): Long weekenders mixing shore and bay sites. 2 day(s), 4 dives. EUR 125.
- [3-Day Discovery](https://dive-marsaalam.com/packages#three-day): Most travellers - best ratio of variety to cost. 3 day(s), 6 dives. EUR 180.
- [4-Day Immersion](https://dive-marsaalam.com/packages#four-day): Divers who want depth as well as breadth. 4 day(s), 8 dives. EUR 230.
- [5-Day Adventure](https://dive-marsaalam.com/packages#five-day): A solid week-long dive holiday. 5 day(s), 10 dives. EUR 270.
- [6-Day Deep Dive](https://dive-marsaalam.com/packages#six-day): Serious divers wanting the full picture. 6 day(s), 12 dives. EUR 310.

## Marine life categories
- [Sharks](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/sharks): Apex encounters in the Red Sea blue. 10 species documented.
- [Rays](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/rays): Graceful giants and hidden gems. 6 species documented.
- [Sea Turtles](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/turtles): Habituated, photogenic, year-round. 3 species documented.
- [Dolphins](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/dolphins): Wild pods, close encounters, year-round. 3 species documented.
- [Dugongs](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/dugongs): The Red Sea's gentle sea cow. 1 species documented.
- [Reef Fish](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/reef-fish): 1,200+ species. Every dive a discovery. 16 species documented.
- [Pelagic Fish](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/pelagic-fish): Big schools, big speed, big blue. 6 species documented.
- [Cephalopods](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/cephalopods): Masters of camouflage and intelligence. 3 species documented.
- [Eels](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/eels): Hidden in cracks. Hunting at night. 4 species documented.
- [Macro Life](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/macro): The tiny, the weird, the hidden. 8 species documented.
- [Corals](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/corals): The living architecture of the Red Sea. 6 species documented.
- [Crustaceans](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/crustaceans): Armoured residents of the reef. 6 species documented.
- [Sea Stars & Urchins](https://dive-marsaalam.com/marine-life/echinoderms): Spiny, slow, and stunning. 5 species documented.

## Featured dive sites
- [Marsa Assalaya](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/marsa-assalaya): shore access, depth 4-20 m, beginner. GPS 25.1430, 34.8825.
- [Marsa Egla](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/marsa-egla): shore access, depth 3-22 m, beginner. GPS 25.1700, 34.8650.
- [Marsa Gebel El Rosas](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/marsa-gebel-el-rosas): shore access, depth 5-25 m, intermediate. GPS 25.2055, 34.8350.
- [Halq Al-Shouna](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/halq-al-shouna): shore access, depth 4-22 m, beginner. GPS 25.3500, 34.7625.
- [Marsa Abu Sail (No. 1)](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/marsa-abu-sail): shore access, depth 4-22 m, beginner. GPS 25.3700, 34.7550.
- [Marsa Shouna](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/marsa-shouna): shore access, depth 3-22 m, beginner. GPS 25.4686, 34.6797.
- [Abu Dabbab Bay - Turtle Bay](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/abu-dabbab-bay): both access, depth 3-14 m, beginner. GPS 25.3334, 34.7437.
- [Abu Dabbab II](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/abu-dabbab-2): boat access, depth 5-28 m, intermediate. GPS 25.3400, 34.7700.
- [Abu Dabbab III](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/abu-dabbab-3): boat access, depth 8-35 m, advanced. GPS 25.3470, 34.7820.
- [Um Halhala](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/um-halhala): boat access, depth 5-30 m, intermediate. GPS 25.3900, 34.7950.
- [Marsa Mubarak - Dugong House](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/marsa-mubarak): both access, depth 3-18 m, beginner. GPS 25.5278, 34.6450.
- [Port Ghalib House Reef](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/port-ghalib-house-reef): shore access, depth 2-18 m, beginner. GPS 25.5400, 34.6450.
- [Elphinstone Reef](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/elphinstone-reef): boat access, depth 5-70 m, advanced. GPS 25.3086, 34.8603.
- [Sha'ab Marsa Alam](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/shaab-marsa-alam): boat access, depth 5-30 m, intermediate. GPS 25.0736, 34.9356.
- [Marsa Samadai (Shore)](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/marsa-samadai-shore): shore access, depth 4-22 m, beginner. GPS 25.0080, 34.9600.
- [Sha'ab Samadai - Dolphin House](https://dive-marsaalam.com/dive-sites/shaab-samadai): boat access, depth 5-30 m, beginner. GPS 24.9898, 35.0278.

## Recent blog posts
- [Marsa Alam Shore Diving Guide: Best Easy Reefs, Prices, and Marine Life](https://dive-marsaalam.com/blog/marsa-alam-shore-dives-guide): A practical guide to the shore dives we actually run in Marsa Alam, including Assalaya, Egla, Samadai shore, Gebel El Rosas, Halq Al-Shouna, Abu Sail, and Tondoba.
- [Elphinstone Reef Shark Diving: Oceanic Whitetips, Timings, and Safety](https://dive-marsaalam.com/blog/elphinstone-shark-diving-guide): Everything you need to know before booking Elphinstone from Marsa Alam: shark season, early departures, two-tank format, skill level, and what is included.
- [Dolphin House Samadai Guide: Ethical Dolphins, Reef Diving, and Daily Boat Price](https://dive-marsaalam.com/blog/dolphin-house-samadai-guide): How to plan Shaab Samadai from Marsa Alam: spinner dolphins, reef dives, protected zones, daily boat inclusions, and the right expectations.
- [Best Time to Dive in Marsa Alam: Water Temperature, Visibility, and Marine Life](https://dive-marsaalam.com/blog/best-time-to-dive-marsa-alam): A month-by-month planning guide for Marsa Alam diving, covering water temperature, wind, visibility, crowds, turtles, dugongs, dolphins, and shark season.
- [Abu Dabbab vs Marsa Mubarak: Which Dugong and Turtle Bay Should You Choose?](https://dive-marsaalam.com/blog/abu-dabbab-vs-marsa-mubarak): A clear comparison for divers and snorkelers choosing between Marsa Alams best-known seagrass bays for turtles, dugongs, and easy Red Sea conditions.
- [Marsa Alam Diving for Beginners: Best Sites, What to Expect, and First-Day Plan](https://dive-marsaalam.com/blog/marsa-alam-diving-for-beginners): New to diving or coming back after a long break? Here is how to plan a calm first diving day in Marsa Alam without overreaching.
- [Where to See Dugongs in the Red Sea: Marsa Mubarak, Abu Dabbab, and Seagrass Bays](https://dive-marsaalam.com/blog/where-to-see-dugongs-red-sea): Marsa Alam is one of the Red Sea coast's best places to look for wild dugongs. Here is where, when, and how to do it responsibly.
- [Marsa Alam vs Hurghada Diving: Which Egyptian Red Sea Base Fits You?](https://dive-marsaalam.com/blog/diving-marsa-alam-vs-hurghada): An honest comparison of Marsa Alam and Hurghada for marine life, crowds, beginner trips, advanced reefs, logistics, and holiday style.

## About
Dive Marsa Alam is a local team of passionate divers and instructors operating in Marsa Alam, Egypt. We run small-group speedboat diving and snorkeling trips (3-5 hours door to door) and certify divers from beginner to professional level across the most renowned sites in the southern Red Sea, including Abu Dabbab (turtles and dugongs), Marsa Mubarak (resident dugong), Elphinstone Reef (oceanic whitetip sharks), Sha'ab Samadai (Dolphin House), and Sataya Reef (large spinner dolphin pod). Maximum 12 divers per speedboat, 4 per guide. The exceptions are two snorkeling days that run on full-size day boats with 20-25 guests and lunch cooked on board: Sataya Dolphin Reef (from Hamata harbour) and Marsa Mubarak (from Port Ghalib marina).

## Common questions (quick answers)
- What is the easiest way to dive with you? The "Dive With Us" daily program (https://dive-marsaalam.com/dives/dive-with-us): two guided dives at the best site of the day, mostly relaxed shore entries, EUR 70 per diver, full equipment rental a flat EUR 20. Most guests book it day after day.
- Is Marsa Alam good for diving? Yes - it is the gateway to the southern Red Sea: pristine reefs, dugongs, turtles, spinner dolphins, and shark encounters at Elphinstone, with far fewer crowds than Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh.
- How much does diving in Marsa Alam cost? A guided 2-dive shore trip starts at EUR 70 and speedboat trips at EUR 90 per diver; Elphinstone Reef costs EUR 120; full price list at https://dive-marsaalam.com/marsa-alam-diving-prices.
- How long is a dive trip? Our trips run 3-5 hours door to door by speedboat, including hotel pickup, two guided dives, and drop-off - most guests are back at the hotel for lunch.
- What is the best time to dive Marsa Alam? Diving is year-round (water 22-30 deg C). Oceanic whitetips peak October-December at Elphinstone; hammerheads June-September; dugongs and turtles are seen all year.
- Is Marsa Alam good for beginners? Yes - sheltered bays like Abu Dabbab and Marsa Mubarak are shallow (5-18 m) and calm, ideal for courses, first dives, and snorkelers.
- Can I dive with dugongs? Abu Dabbab Bay and Marsa Mubarak are the Red Sea's most reliable dugong sites; sightings are wild and never guaranteed.

## Best season
- Dolphins: year-round (Sataya, Dolphin House) - peak May to September; Sataya holds the larger pod (100-200 spinners) and is reached by full-day boat, not speedboat
- Turtles: year-round at Abu Dabbab Bay - sightings on virtually every dive
- Dugongs: Marsa Mubarak (year-round) and Abu Dabbab (seasonal) - the Red Sea's best dugong sites
- Oceanic whitetip sharks: October to December at Elphinstone Reef (peak November, advanced divers only)
- Hammerhead sharks: June to September at Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone north plateau
- Manta rays and whale sharks: spring (April to June) at southern offshores
- Water temperature: 22 deg C (winter) to 30 deg C (summer)
- Visibility: typically 20 to 40 m year-round

## Pricing (EUR, indicative)
- Shore dives: from EUR 45 per dive (2-dive day from EUR 70)
- Speedboat trips (2 dives, 3-5 hours): from EUR 90 per diver
- Elphinstone Reef (2 dives): from EUR 120 per diver
- Snorkeling trips: from EUR 35 per snorkeler
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD): from EUR 85
- PADI Open Water Diver (3 days): from EUR 380
- PADI Advanced Open Water (2 days): from EUR 280
- Equipment rental (full set): EUR 15 per day
- Nitrox supplement: EUR 8 per dive
- All bookings on /booking - email info@dive-marsaalam.com or WhatsApp +20 15 03123305 for groups

## Distances and access
- Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF): 65 km / 50 minutes to most dive centres
- Port Ghalib marina: 5 km from town
- Abu Dabbab Bay: 30 km north of town
- Marsa Mubarak (Dugong House): just north of Port Ghalib - full-day boat trip from Port Ghalib marina, 20-25 guests, resident dugongs and green turtles on a large seagrass meadow (snorkeling day trip)
- Elphinstone Reef: 30 km north of town, 12 km offshore - 45 min speedboat. ADVANCED DIVERS ONLY: Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) plus at least 30 logged dives, drift/current experience and comfort at 30 m. Plateaus 20-40 m, walls past 70 m, strong current. Oceanic whitetips Oct-Dec (peak November), hammerheads Jun-Sep. We never bait or feed, and we do not dive the 55-80 m southern arch on a recreational day trip.
- Sha'ab Samadai (Dolphin House): 18 km offshore - about 45 min by speedboat
- Sataya Reef (Dolphin Reef): 50 km south of town, 25 km offshore in the Fury Shoals - full-day boat trip from Hamata harbour, 20-25 guests, resident pod of 100-200 spinner dolphins (snorkeling day trip)
- Daedalus Reef: 96 km offshore - liveaboard or long day-boat
- St. John's reefs: southernmost Egyptian reefs - liveaboard

## Booking and policies
- Currencies: EUR primary, USD and EGP accepted in person
- Payment: 30 percent deposit on confirmation, balance on arrival
- Cancellation: free up to 7 days before; 50 percent inside 7 days; non-refundable inside 24 h
- Insurance: dive insurance strongly recommended; DAN single-day cover available on request
- Hotel pickup: included for hotels between Port Ghalib and Marsa Mubarak; small surcharge south of Marsa Alam town
- Minimum age: 8 (Bubblemaker), 10 (Junior Open Water), 12 (Discover Scuba), 15 (Open Water)

## Compliance and safety
- All instructors are PADI or SSI certified, with active EFR (Emergency First Response) status
- Boats carry oxygen, first aid, and VHF radio
- Nearest hyperbaric chamber: Marsa Alam International Hospital and Port Ghalib chamber
- Insurance partners: DAN Europe membership recommended
- We follow Red Sea Marine Park rules: no touching, no anchoring on coral, no fish feeding

## Languages and crawler policy
- Locales served: English (en), Deutsch (de), Français (fr), Polski (pl), Español (es), Magyar (hu), Nederlands (nl), 中文 (zh), Română (ro), Čeština (cs), 한국어 (ko), 日本語 (ja), Dansk (da)
- AI / LLM crawlers (GPTBot, ChatGPT-User, OAI-SearchBot, ClaudeBot, Claude-Web, Anthropic-AI, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended, Applebot-Extended, CCBot, cohere-ai, Meta-ExternalAgent) are explicitly allowed - see /robots.txt
- Structured JSON summary: https://dive-marsaalam.com/ai-summary.json
- Sitemap: https://dive-marsaalam.com/sitemap.xml

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- [Cancellation Policy](https://dive-marsaalam.com/cancellation-policy): Refunds and date changes.
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