Explore the colorful coral reef underwater in Marsa Alam, Egypt's Red Sea.
Egypt · Marsa Alam coast

Abu Dabbab 1

Best time to dive

January to December; March to November

What you might see

  • DugongReliably seen
  • Eagle rayPossible
  • Ghost pipefishLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely
  • SeahorseLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - one of the most popular snorkel-with-dugong sites on the Marsa Alam coast

Safety notes

Boat and snorkel-tour congestion in high season; sand-reduced visibility; divers/snorkelers must keep distance from the protected, vulnerable dugongs

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Marsa Alam

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

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