Boat Dive Sites in Marsa Alam

Dolphin House (Shaab Samadai)

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: Latitude 24.957Β° N | Longitude 35.886Β° E | Distance ~45 min by boat from Marsa Alam Marina

🚀 Entry & Access: Boat

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner / Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Horseshoe-shaped reef forming a protected lagoon with sandy bottom inside the lagoon and outer reef walls featuring vibrant coral gardens and steep drop-offs. A calm lagoon surrounded by coral pinnacles and dramatic reef walls.

🐠 Marine Life:
Resident spinner dolphins, reef fish, blue-spotted stingrays, hawksbill turtles, moray eels, and vibrant soft corals.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Snorkel and swim alongside wild dolphins in their natural lagoon, colorful coral gardens, dramatic reef walls and exceptional dolphin encounters.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 10–30 m
  • Visibility: 25–30 m
  • Currents: Light to moderate drift

➑ Related Service: Boat Diving Tour

Dolphin House (Sataya Reef)

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: Latitude 24.250Β° N | Longitude 35.712Β° E | Distance ~2.5 hours by boat from Hamata Marina

🚀 Entry & Access: Boat

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner / Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Large crescent-shaped reef enclosing a shallow sandy lagoon with steep outer reef walls covered in vibrant soft corals. The site features a wide oval lagoon, coral pinnacles, and dramatic drop-offs.

🐠 Marine Life:
Large pods of spinner dolphins, colorful reef fish, parrotfish, jacks, occasional reef sharks, turtles, and a diverse range of reef species.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Famous for close dolphin encounters in shallow turquoise waters. Ideal for snorkeling and swimming alongside wild dolphins in crystal-clear conditions.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 5–30 m
  • Visibility: ~30 m
  • Currents: Mild

➑ Related Service: Boat Diving Tour

Shaab Marsa Alam

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: Latitude 24.990Β° N | Longitude 35.483Β° E | Distance ~40 min by boat

🚀 Entry & Access: Boat

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Fringing reef with vibrant coral gardens and sandy patches. A circular reef formation featuring a sandy bottom, coral blocks, and surrounded by healthy hard coral structures.

🐠 Marine Life:
Reef fish, octopus, blue-spotted rays, barracuda, turtles, lionfish, and diverse hard coral reef communities.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Relaxed reef dive with excellent coral coverage and rich macro life. Calm, colorful coral gardens make it ideal for underwater photography.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 10–25 m
  • Visibility: ~25 m
  • Currents: Light / Mild

➑ Related Service: Boat Diving Tour

Habily Marsa Alam

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: Latitude 24.872Β° N | Longitude 35.633Β° E | Distance ~40 minutes by boat from Marsa Alam Marina

🚀 Entry & Access: Boat

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Intermediate – Advanced

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Offshore reef rising from deep water with steep walls covered in vibrant soft corals. Features coral bommies, sandy ledges, and pinnacle formations surrounded by sandy plateaus.

🐠 Marine Life:
Schools of snapper and fusiliers, barracuda, giant trevally, jacks, tuna, turtles, and frequent sightings of grey reef sharks along with other pelagic species.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Renowned for its rich biodiversity and pristine, untouched coral formations. Offers exciting pelagic encounters in a remote offshore setting.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 15–20 m
  • Visibility: 25–30 m
  • Currents: Moderate

➑ Related Service: Boat Diving Tour

Marsa Mubarak

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: Latitude 25.490Β° N | Longitude 34.666Β° E | Distance ~30 minutes by boat

🚀 Entry & Access: Boat

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Large sandy bay with seagrass meadows and fringing reef. A sheltered bay featuring extensive seagrass beds and coral reef edges.

🐠 Marine Life:
Dugongs, green turtles, blue-spotted rays, guitar rays, moray eels, lionfish, clownfish, and a variety of reef fish.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Calm bay diving ideal for beginners and underwater photography. Known for dugong and turtle encounters in shallow seagrass meadows.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 5–18 m
  • Visibility: 15–20 m
  • Currents: Minimal / Light

➑ Related Service: Boat Diving Tour

Speed Boat / Zodiac Dive Sites

Elphinstone Reef

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.318Β° N | 34.854Β° E | Distance ~25 min by speed boat

🚀 Entry & Access: Zodiac / Speed Boat

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Advanced

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Long, narrow reef plateau dropping steeply into deep blue waters with dramatic walls, overhangs, and coral pinnacles. Features narrow, steep-sided plateau reef with vertical walls and coral formations.

🐠 Marine Life:
Oceanic whitetip sharks, hammerheads (seasonal), tuna, barracuda, anthias clouds, and soft corals.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Legendary drift dives with shark encounters and spectacular vertical walls covered in soft corals.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 15–40 m
  • Visibility: 30–40 m
  • Currents: Mild to strong and unpredictable

➑ Related Service: Speed Boat Zodiac Tour

Shaab Abu Dabab 1

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.318Β° N | 34.758Β° E | Distance ~10–15 min by zodiac

🚀 Entry & Access: Zodiac

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Series of small reef pinnacles and coral blocks separated by sandy channels.

🐠 Marine Life:
Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, lionfish, turtles, and reef sharks (rare).

⭐ Highlight Features:
Multiple dive profiles possible β€” ideal for multi-dive days.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 10–30 m
  • Visibility: 25 m
  • Currents: Moderate

➑ Related Service: Speed Boat Zodiac Tour

Shaab Abu Dabab 2

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.318Β° N | 34.758Β° E | Distance ~10–15 min by zodiac

🚀 Entry & Access: Zodiac

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Sloping reef with hard coral formations and sandy gullies.

🐠 Marine Life:
Parrotfish, groupers, octopus, and turtles.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Healthy coral reef with abundant reef fish.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 10–25 m
  • Visibility: 25 m
  • Currents: Moderate

➑ Related Service: Speed Boat Zodiac Tour

Shaab Abu Dabab 3

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.318Β° N | 34.758Β° E | Distance ~10–15 min by zodiac

🚀 Entry & Access: Zodiac

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Circular reef with coral overhangs and swim-throughs.

🐠 Marine Life:
Glassfish, lionfish, nudibranchs, and reef sharks (rare).

⭐ Highlight Features:
Swim-throughs and coral overhangs with dense fish life.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 12–28 m
  • Visibility: 25 m
  • Currents: Moderate

➑ Related Service: Speed Boat Zodiac Tour

Shaab Abu Dabab 4

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.318Β° N | 34.758Β° E | Distance ~10–15 min by zodiac

🚀 Entry & Access: Zodiac

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Coral block surrounded by sandy seabed.

🐠 Marine Life:
Blue-spotted rays, cuttlefish, and schooling fusiliers.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Relaxed reef dive with schooling fish and rays.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 10–22 m
  • Visibility: 25 m
  • Currents: Mild

➑ Related Service: Speed Boat Zodiac Tour

Shaab Abu Dabab 5

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.318Β° N | 34.758Β° E | Distance ~10–15 min by zodiac

🚀 Entry & Access: Zodiac

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Advanced

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Steep wall reef with vibrant soft corals.

🐠 Marine Life:
Barracuda, tuna, and napoleon wrasse.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Pelagic encounters along vibrant soft coral walls.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 15–35 m
  • Visibility: 30 m
  • Currents: Moderate

➑ Related Service: Speed Boat Zodiac Tour

Shaab Abu Dabab 6

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.318Β° N | 34.758Β° E | Distance ~10–15 min by zodiac

🚀 Entry & Access: Zodiac

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Plateau reef with coral pinnacles and sandy areas.

🐠 Marine Life:
Garden eels, reef fish, and hawksbill turtles.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Calm dive featuring pinnacles and garden eels.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 10–20 m
  • Visibility: 25 m
  • Currents: Mild

➑ Related Service: Speed Boat Zodiac Tour

Abu Dabab Garden

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.318Β° N | 34.758Β° E | Distance ~10–15 min by zodiac

🚀 Entry & Access: Zodiac

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Sloping coral garden with scattered coral heads and sandy bottom. Lush coral garden on a sandy slope.

🐠 Marine Life:
Garden eels, cuttlefish, blue-spotted stingrays, octopus, and colorful reef fish.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Calm, shallow site ideal for training and underwater photography.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 5–20 m
  • Visibility: 20 m
  • Currents: Light

➑ Related Service: Speed Boat Zodiac Tour

Um Halhala

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.318Β° N | 34.758Β° E | Distance ~10–15 min by zodiac

🚀 Entry & Access: Zodiac

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Intermediate / Advanced

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Isolated reef column with vertical walls, blocks, and overhangs. Features patch reefs and sandy bottom areas.

🐠 Marine Life:
Jacks, snappers, reef sharks (occasional), crocodile fish, scorpionfish, schools of snappers, and soft corals.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Great for spotting camouflaged critters and diverse reef life.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 10–40 m
  • Visibility: 20 m
  • Currents: Moderate to strong

➑ Related Service: Speed Boat Zodiac Tour

Nelson Reef

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.318Β° N | 34.758Β° E | Distance ~10–15 min by zodiac

🚀 Entry & Access: Zodiac

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Reef plateau with drop-offs on both sides.

🐠 Marine Life:
Trevally, groupers, morays, and hawk fish.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Reef plateau dive featuring drop-offs and schooling fish.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 15–30 m
  • Visibility: 25 m
  • Currents: Moderate

➑ Related Service: Speed Boat Zodiac Tour

Shore Dive Sites

Abu Dabbab Bay (Turtle Bay)

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.346Β° N | 34.758Β° E | Direct shore access from beach

🚀 Entry & Access: Shore

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Sandy bay with seagrass beds and fringing reefs on both sides. Sandy bottom with seagrass meadows and fringing reefs along the bay.

🐠 Marine Life:
Green sea turtles, dugongs (rare), guitar rays, blue-spotted rays, and reef fish.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Guaranteed turtle sightings; ideal for relaxed dives and snorkeling.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 3–25 m
  • Visibility: 15–20 m
  • Currents: Minimal

➑ Related Service: Shore Tours

Abu Saile

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: Latitude 25.3390Β° N | Longitude 34.7400Β° E | Direct shore access from beach

🚀 Entry & Access: Shore

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner–Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Sloping sandy bottom interspersed with coral outcrops and small bommies. Patches of mixed hard and soft coral create micro-habitats and sheltered overhangs.

🐠 Marine Life:
Butterflyfish, angelfish, groupers, lionfish, moray eels, small rays, and occasional turtles. Excellent site for macro sightings including nudibranchs and gobies.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Calm shore entry and exit β€” ideal for training and guided skill dives, with macro photography opportunities around coral outcrops and occasional turtle sightings.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 5–30 m
  • Visibility: 20 m
  • Currents: Mild

➑ Related Service: Shore Tours

Marsa Shouna (Turtles Bay)

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.318Β° N | 34.758Β° E

🚀 Entry & Access: Shore

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Fringing reef with coral blocks and sandy bottom. Sandy bay with seagrass beds and fringing reef.

🐠 Marine Life:
Turtles, moray eels, cuttlefish, reef fish, eagle rays, and clownfish.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Frequent turtle encounters in calm conditions.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 5–18 m
  • Visibility: 15–20 m
  • Currents: Light

➑ Related Service: Shore Tours

Marsa Samadai (Samadai Beach

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.0200Β° N | 34.8790Β° E

🚀 Entry & Access: Shore / Beach

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner–Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Fringing reef with coral pinnacles. Sandy bottom bay with coral blocks.

🐠 Marine Life:
Reef fish, cuttlefish, small rays, moray eels.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Calm dive with rich coral growth.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 5–20 m
  • Visibility: 20 m
  • Currents: Light

➑ Related Service: Shore Tours

Marsa Egla

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: Marsa Alam coastline

🚀 Entry & Access: Shore

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner–Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Fringing reef with sandy channel through the middle. Sloping reef with sandy entry and coral pinnacles.

🐠 Marine Life:
Turtles, dugong, reef fish, octopus, rays, goatfish, and fusiliers.

⭐ Highlight Features:
White sandy beach, high biodiversity, easy access.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 5–20 m
  • Visibility: 20 m
  • Currents: Mild

➑ Related Service: Shore Tours

Marsa Assalaya

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.3280Β° N | 34.7430Β° E

🚀 Entry & Access: Shore

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Sandy slope leading to coral reef edge. Sandy bay bordered by coral gardens.

🐠 Marine Life:
Moray eels, blue-spotted stingrays, octopus, cuttlefish, and schooling reef fish.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Shallow, colorful site, perfect for long bottom times.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 5–18 m
  • Visibility: 20 m
  • Currents: Light

➑ Related Service: Shore Tours

Sharm El Luli

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 24.6870Β° N | 35.1040Β° E

🚀 Entry & Access: Shore

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Stunning lagoon with fringing reef and shallow coral gardens. Lagoon-like bay with fringing reef.

🐠 Marine Life:
Parrotfish, rays, juvenile reef fish, colorful reef fish, clams, and soft corals.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Ideal for snorkelers and beginner divers. Protected bay, perfect for snorkeling and relaxed diving.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 3–12 m
  • Visibility: 25 m
  • Currents: None

➑ Related Service: Shore Tours

Halg Salman / Sharm Salman

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.0700Β° N | 34.8900Β° E

🚀 Entry & Access: Shore / Beach

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner / Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Coral slope with sandy bottom. Reef wall with sandy slope.

🐠 Marine Life:
Anthias, butterflyfish, goatfish, reef fish, turtles, eagle rays, and stonefish.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Good for drift dives, scenic wall.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 5–30 m
  • Visibility: 20–25 m
  • Currents: Light / Mild

➑ Related Service: Shore Tours

Halg Shuni / (Sharm Shuni)

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.1840Β° N | 34.8310Β° E

🚀 Entry & Access: Shore

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner / Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Small bay with coral gardens and seagrass meadows. Coral reef plateau with sandy patches.

🐠 Marine Life:
Seahorses (rare), turtles, cuttlefish, rays, parrotfish, and groupers.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Healthy reef with vibrant corals and scenic underwater landscape.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 5–30 m
  • Visibility: 20–25 m
  • Currents: Light / Mild

➑ Related Service: Shore Tours

Shipwreck SS Hamada

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 24.5990Β° N | 35.1420Β° E

🚀 Entry & Access: Shore / Beach

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Beginner–Intermediate

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Intact cargo wreck lying on its starboard side near shore sandy slope.

🐠 Marine Life:
Lionfish, moray eels, scorpionfish, glassfish, and reef fish.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Historic wreck dive with excellent photography opportunities. Well-preserved wreck, easy penetration.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 10–18 m
  • Visibility: 20 m
  • Currents: Minimal / Light

➑ Related Service: Shipwreck Tours

The Cave (El Masduda)

πŸ“ Location & Coordinates: 25.0520Β° N | 34.9020Β° E

🚀 Entry & Access: Shore

πŸŽ“ Diver Level: Intermediate–Advanced

🌊 Underwater Landscape:
Cavern system with overhead passages and dramatic light beams. Includes overhangs, swim-throughs, and cavern-like structures.

🐠 Marine Life:
Glassfish, shrimp, soldierfish, lionfish.

⭐ Highlight Features:
Atmospheric cavern dive β€” excellent for experienced divers. Unique cave formations with dramatic light effects.

πŸ“Š Dive Conditions

  • Depth: 5–25 m
  • Visibility: 20 m
  • Currents: Mild

➑ Related Service: Cave & Canyon Dives