🌊 Discover the breathtaking natural beauty of the Red Sea on a memorable boat cruise to **Marsa Mubarak**, a renowned bay famous for its resident **sea turtles** and the gentle **dugongs (sea cows)**. Experience the thrill of swimming alongside these incredible creatures in their natural habitat – an unforgettable encounter!
✨ This full-day trip from Marsa Alam includes comfortable hotel transfers, multiple snorkeling stops at vibrant coral reefs, all necessary equipment, a delicious onboard lunch, and the chance for an optional introductory or certified dive. Departure is from Port Ghalib. Remember to bring passport photocopies!
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Full Day Trip
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Turtles & Dugongs
2 Snorkeling Stops
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Lunch Included
Departs Port Ghalib
Guided in Your Language!
Our professional snorkeling/diving guides are typically available in:
🇩🇪 German
🇪🇸 Spanish
Please inquire about specific language availability for your desired date when booking.
Experience Highlights 🌟
- 🐢 Swim with Turtles: High chance of encountering green sea turtles in their natural feeding grounds.
- Spot Dugongs: Opportunity to see the rare and gentle dugong (sea cow).
- 🐠 Vibrant Snorkeling: Explore colorful coral reefs teeming with marine life at two different spots.
- Relaxing Boat Trip: Enjoy a comfortable cruise departing from Port Ghalib.
- 🍽️ Onboard Lunch: Savor a delicious buffet lunch served on the boat.
- Optional Diving: Chance for introductory or certified scuba dives (extra charge).
- Convenient Transfers: Includes pickup and drop-off from your Marsa Alam hotel.
An unforgettable day interacting with Red Sea marine life!
Your Day Trip Itinerary 🕒
Morning Pickup & Departure
- Early AM: Pickup from your Marsa Alam hotel by A/C vehicle.
- Transfer: Drive to Port Ghalib Marina.
- ~9:00 AM: Board the boat and set sail towards Marsa Mubarak.
Snorkeling & Marine Life Encounters
- Stop 1: Guided snorkeling/diving at a vibrant coral reef.
- Marsa Mubarak Bay: Cruise to the bay; potential departure in dinghy/zodiac to search for turtles and dugongs (sightings are likely but not guaranteed).
- Stop 2: Second guided snorkeling/diving session at another reef location.
Lunch Onboard
- Midday: Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch served on the boat. Soft drinks available throughout the trip.
Return Journey
- ~4:00 PM: Sail back to Port Ghalib Marina.
- Transfer Back: Meet your vehicle for the transfer back to your Marsa Alam hotel.
A wonderful day on the Red Sea! Times are approximate.
Your Tour Package Includes ✅
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Marsa Alam)
- Full-day boat cruise from Port Ghalib
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) & life jackets
- 2 Guided snorkeling stops
- Visit to Marsa Mubarak bay (turtle/dugong search)
- Buffet lunch onboard
- Soft drinks (water, tea, coffee) onboard
- Guide assistance onboard
What’s Not Included ❌
- Optional Scuba Diving (1 or 2 dives, intro/certified – extra fee)
- Gratuities (tipping) for guide and boat crew (optional)
- Professional photography services (if offered for purchase)
- Any extras not mentioned
- Travel insurance (recommended)
🛥️ Detailed Day Trip Itinerary 🐠
Your Red Sea adventure begins with pickup from your Marsa Alam hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle 🚌. You’ll be transferred to the **Port Ghalib Marina**, the departure point for your cruise.
Board your comfortable cruising boat around **9:00 AM** and set sail towards the beautiful **Marsa Mubarak** area, known for its rich marine biodiversity . The day includes two guided snorkeling stops at different locations, allowing you to explore vibrant coral reefs and encounter a variety of colorful fish and underwater life . Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) and life jackets are provided onboard.
A key highlight is the visit to Marsa Mubarak bay itself. Here, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to potentially spot and swim near **green sea turtles** 🐢 and the elusive **dugong (sea cow)** as they graze on seagrass. Often, a smaller dinghy or zodiac boat is used to approach the areas where these animals are typically found, offering a closer (but respectful) encounter. Remember, sightings depend on the animals’ presence and are not guaranteed, but Marsa Mubarak offers one of the best chances in the region.
Around midday, a delicious **buffet lunch** will be served onboard the boat 🍽️. Soft drinks, tea, and coffee are available throughout the cruise. For those interested, there’s an **option to try scuba diving** for an additional fee. Both introductory dives for beginners and dives for certified divers (1 or 2 descents) can usually be arranged onboard.
After a full day of exploration and relaxation on the water, the boat will return to Port Ghalib Marina around **4:00 PM**. Your transfer vehicle will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Marsa Alam, filled with amazing memories of the Red Sea’s underwater world.
Booking, Pricing & Key Details
How to Book: To reserve, please provide: 1. Hotel Name (Marsa Alam), 2. Room Number, 3. Number of Adults, 4. Number & Ages of Children (specify 0-5 or 6-11).
Child Policy (Snorkeling): Ages 0-5 years FREE. Ages 6-11 years pay $20.
Child Policy (Diving): No child discounts apply for optional scuba diving.
Tour Days: Typically runs on **Sundays & Wednesdays**. Polish guide usually available on Sundays.
Booking Recommendation: It’s advisable to book a few days in advance.
Passport Copies Required:
Please ensure you bring photocopies of the front page of all participants’ passports for the boat trip registration.
Recommended Packing List
- Swimwear & Cover-up
- Towel
- Sunglasses
- Sun Hat
- High-SPF Reef-Safe Sunscreen
- Camera (waterproof recommended)
- Photocopy of Passport (Essential!)
- Small cash (for optional diving, tips, photos)
Get ready for an amazing day exploring the underwater wonders of Marsa Mubarak! ✨
