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Diving in Marsa Alam

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Scuba diving in Marsa Alam offers an incredible Red Sea diving experience, ideal for both beginner divers and advanced scuba enthusiasts. Located in southern Egypt, Marsa Alam boasts crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and rich marine life. Discover colourful reef fish, sea turtles, and playful dolphins, especially at the renowned Dolphin House reef. Enjoy shore dives in calm, protected bays, or venture into deeper sites featuring wall dives and exciting swim-throughs. Spot unique species like crocodile fish, pipefish, and even rare encounters with dugongs or Red Sea sharks.

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Common marine life sightings for Marsa Alam

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Sharks and Rays

Whitetip reef shark

Hammerhead shark

Oceanic whitetip shark

Thresher shark

Whale shark

Manta ray

Ocean Fish

Stonefish

Mammals and Reptiles

Manatee (dugong)

Hawksbill turtle

Common dolphin

Most likely sightingsPossible sightings

More Information

Getting to Marsa Alam is easy for international travellers, especially those coming for diving holidays in the Red Sea. There are direct flights to Marsa Alam International Airport from many major European cities, particularly during peak tourist seasons. For other routes, travellers can fly into Cairo International Airport, then take a domestic flight to Marsa Alam (approx. 1.5 hours). Alternatively, you can fly into Hurghada Airport and travel by road—around 3 to 4 hours by car or bus—along the scenic Red Sea coast. Whether you’re coming for scuba diving, snorkelling, or just relaxing by the sea, Marsa Alam is well-connected and accessible for travellers worldwide.

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone

+20

Currency

EGP

Voltage

220 V

Pressure

Bar (bar)

Plug

C, F

Languages

Arabic

1st Stage

INT / Yoke / K

International airports

Marsa Alam Intl. (RMF)

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