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Green sea turtle on seagrass at Abu Dabbab Bay, Marsa Alam, Red Sea
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Abu Dabbab Turtle Bay Snorkeling

A calm, white-sand bay with crystal-clear water and a resident population of green turtles. One of the best snorkeling spots in the entire Red Sea.

Abu Dabbab Beach, north of Marsa Alam
DurationHalf Day
Skill LevelAll Levels
Group SizeMax 12
LocationAbu Dabbab Beach, north of Marsa Alam

About this trip

Abu Dabbab Beach is one of the easiest, most rewarding snorkeling experiences in Egypt. The bay is wide and shallow, sand-bottomed with seagrass patches that attract a resident population of green sea turtles. You can wade in from the beach, swim a few minutes from shore, and find yourself sharing the water with multiple turtles browsing the meadows. Occasional dugong sightings happen too.

Trip Highlights

Green sea turtle

Multiple turtles

Sightings near-guaranteed

Dugong

Dugong possible

Especially in winter

Red Sea diving scene

Shore entry

No boat needed

Gorgonian sea fan coral

Seagrass + reef

Two habitats in one

What's Included

Included

  • Beach entry fees
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Bottled water

Not Included

  • Lunch (available at beach restaurant)
  • Underwater camera

A Day in Detail

  1. 09:00

    Hotel pickup

  2. 10:00

    Beach arrival & briefing

  3. 10:30

    Free snorkeling session

  4. 13:00

    Lunch at beach restaurant (optional)

  5. 14:00

    Hotel drop-off

Marine Life You May See

Wild animals - sightings are likely, not guaranteed. We never bait, chase, or surround.

Green sea turtleGreen turtleDugongDugongReef manta rayBlue-spotted rayRed Sea marine lifeCornetfishRed Sea marine lifePipefish

Frequently Asked

  • Yes - the bay is shallow and sheltered. We recommend ages 6+ for comfortable snorkeling; younger children can splash in the shallows with parents.

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