Swimming with the dugong and the turtles
Nice excursion, we saw dolphins, swam with the turtles and the dugong. Friendly and cordial staff. Good lunch.
marcomD4325YE · Sep 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Things to do in Marsa Alam
Swim with Turtles and Dugong Snorkeling at Marsa Mubarak Bay
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Overview
Swim alongside wild turtles in their natural habitat, with the rare chance to encounter the gentle dugong (sea cow) at Marsa Mubarak Bay. Travel comfortably by Luxury boat to this protected marine reserve, enjoy relaxed snorkeling sessions over vibrant coral reefs, and experience one of the Red Sea’s most rewarding and memorable wildlife encounters.
What's included
- Professional certified snorkeling guides
- Soft drinks, tea, and coffee
- Buffet lunch onboard
- Water and Fresh seasonal fruits.
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, life jacket)
- Two guided snorkeling sessions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Marsa Alam
Not included
- National Park Fees & Governmental Taxes 12 Euro
- Guests staying at hotels in South Marsa Alam are subject to a 5 EUR per person transfer supplement.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
4.8★47 reviews
Very nice excursion
It was a wonderful excursion; the friendliness and conscientiousness of the crew were outstanding. They were very attentive to the safety of the guests on board. Although we unfortunately did not see any dugongs, that is not a big deal, because they are wild animals after all. In return, we saw several giant turtles and a huge, intact reef with many fish. It was great and we were not disappointed. The food was also very delicious and the atmosphere was very 👍 good. Many thanks to all the staff and also to the organizer, who always sent information promptly via WhatsApp.
adheika · Aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Average
I gave 3 stars just for the boat staff who were exceptional Indeed, we had a 6-month-old baby at the time when everyone had to go see the turtles, my son wanted to nurse, they came back 10 min before the end to pick up and bring back my sister etc. to watch my son In the end we were all sick, they took my children to watch them so we could deal with our stomach aches However, the activity was too fast, at 2 p.m. everything was finished And only 45 min with the turtles for those who were lucky enough to see them up close, that after that is not within their control
Valerie_R · Aug 2026 · via Viator · Translated
Wonderful snorkeling trip! 🐢🌊
A really great day! We were able to observe sea turtles up close and were even lucky enough to see a dugong – unfortunately only briefly at the water's surface, but still a special experience. 💙 A huge thank you to Ahmed Salem for the great care and incredible hospitality. We felt completely comfortable and in the best of hands! Thank you very much for this unforgettable day – absolute recommendation! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
yuliiae119 · Aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
I saw everything!
It was very nice, i saw everything what i wanted to see, sea cows, dolphins and turtles. Everyone was very nice and nobody was rude. There weren’t that much of people and it wasn’t crowded. A big Thank You to Ahmed our guide who brought joy and happiness, I really wish he’ll get well as soon as possible!
karinai430 · Aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excursion by boat
Very successful excursion and the team was mega great. Thanks again for the great day. Maybe a small tip. The people who ask about the trip, do you want us to take pictures of you. That helps avoid later oh that is expensive and no I do not want that. Food was mega delicious 😋
andreaslI275AP · Aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
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Everything great Only the additional costs could be calculated right before booking, in my opinion that would be better
berndgC6581BU · Aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Definitely do it!!
My son and I were very satisfied. Pickup and ship were super. Our snorkeling guide Mahmud was mega. We had two totally relaxed and beautiful encounters with dolphins, without chasing or herding. Simply amazing!
270jessikas · Aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Great experience 👍
Ahmed and Ali are great diving instructors and wonderful guides. It was huge fun to snorkel and dive. We saw a sea cow, rays, and sea turtles. Even the food was great. Definitely again 👍
270jessikas · Aug 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Mass processing - not good service.
Contacting the provider went great via WhatsApp, and we were full of anticipation for the excursion. Unfortunately, this was strongly dampened by arriving at the boat. We were dropped off by the bus driver in front of a boat, but no one met us there. The Italian dive guide greeted all of his "little sheep," but we were ignored, even by the other dive guides. Only after asking if we were on the right boat did we get a curt "yes" in response. We had booked a German-speaking guide, who was not on board, however. It would have been nice to be told this beforehand. The first snorkeling stop was at a reef. Due to the large number of participants, you constantly had fins in your face and had to keep surfacing to see where the guide was. The reef was not particularly beautiful. At the second stop, it was even more extreme. The guide scanned the bottom for turtles, and when one was discovered, the instruction was to go there quickly. Naturally, the other snorkeling participants did the same, and again, fins in the face. Then for a while there were none and you just swam around aimlessly. Unfortunately, it was not relaxing at all. After that, there was lunch on board, which tasted good. The fruit offered consisted of the guide handing out honeydew melon. Unfortunately, it is a mass-processing operation. Next to our boat, there were 6 other boats on site and accordingly people in the water as well. I do not recommend it. You are certainly better off with an individual provider. Unfortunately, we did not feel comfortable on board, as no one really felt responsible for us.
KatjaD3682 · Jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
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