Shaab Marsa Alam
Best time to dive
January to December; April to November
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- DolphinLikely
- Eagle rayLikely
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes, shallow coral gardens and cavern entrances suit snorkeling in calm conditions
Safety notes
Shallow multi-cavern navigation can be disorienting (compass recommended), deteriorating wooden wreck (dive boat 'Legend', sank 2002) with entanglement/sharp-edge risk, venomous stonefish/lionfish/scorpionfish, occasional moderate currents over sand flats
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.