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 Snorkeling - Dugongs & Turtles
A relaxed half-day snorkeling trip to the famous Dugong House bay. Suitable for swimmers of all ages - kids welcome.
Marsa Mubarak, north of Port Ghalib
DurationHalf Day
Skill LevelAll Levels
Group SizeMax 10
LocationMarsa Mubarak, north of Port Ghalib
About this trip
Marsa Mubarak is a wide, sheltered bay just north of Port Ghalib known for its resident dugongs and green turtles. Conditions are calm and shallow, making it ideal for snorkelers from beginners to experienced. We provide masks, snorkels, fins, and a guide who knows where the animals tend to feed at each tide. Most groups see at least one turtle; many also encounter a dugong.
Trip Highlights
Dugong encounters
Year-round residents
Green turtles
Almost guaranteed
Calm shallow bay
Kids welcome
Boat or beach entry
Choose your start
What's Included
Included
- Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins)
- Boat transfer
- Marine park fees
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Lunch (optional add-on)
- Underwater camera
- Tips
A Day in Detail
- 08:30
Hotel pickup
- 09:30
Beach briefing & gear setup
- 10:00
Snorkel session 1 - turtle zone
- 11:30
Break with water and snacks
- 12:00
Snorkel session 2 - dugong search
- 13:30
Hotel drop-off
Marine Life You May See
Wild animals - sightings are likely, not guaranteed. We never bait, chase, or surround.
DugongGreen turtle
Blue-spotted ray
ParrotfishWrasseReal 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.
10 people found this helpful
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Frequently Asked
- Yes - basic swimming is required. We provide buoyancy vests for kids and weaker swimmers on request.
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