Duration
Half day (4–5 hrs)
Group size
1–20 people
Availability
Daily
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, German, Italian
Minimum age
3+ years
Abu Dabbab is the easiest place on the coast to snorkel with sea turtles. This calm, crescent bay just north of Marsa Alam has a sandy, shallow entry and resident green turtles grazing on the seagrass — no boat, no deep water, no experience required.
It’s the ideal trip for families and first-time snorkelers. Float quietly above the meadows and you may share the bay with a turtle, a guitarfish, or — if the day is kind — the rare and gentle dugong.
Short transfer north to Abu Dabbab Bay (about 30–40 minutes).
Fit your snorkeling gear and get tips on finding the turtles responsibly.
Enter from the beach and explore the seagrass meadows and reef edges with your guide.
Relax on the beach, swim again, or grab a drink at the café.
Transfer back to your hotel.
Morning light is best for turtle spotting, so pickups are usually early-to-mid morning.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. If we cancel due to weather or safety, you receive a full refund or a free reschedule.
Traveller reviews
“Turtles at Abu Dabbab — kids loved it”
Easy, relaxed morning and we saw three turtles within twenty minutes. Great for beginners and children. The guide was patient and helpful with our nervous swimmer.
James T.
United Kingdom · 21 April 2026
Questions & answers
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Green turtles live in the bay year-round and sightings are very common, especially in the morning. They’re wild, so nothing is guaranteed, but few guests leave disappointed.
It’s the best beginner spot on the coast — shallow, calm, sandy-bottomed and entered straight from the beach. Life jackets and pool noodles are available.
Yes. Turtles often graze close to shore in waist-to-chest-deep water, so you rarely need to go far or deep.
Keep a respectful distance of about 2–3 metres, never touch or chase them, and let them surface to breathe. Your guide shows you how to observe responsibly.
Yes, children 3+ enjoy the shallow bay with a parent and life jacket. It’s one of our most family-friendly trips.
Lunch isn’t included, but there’s a beach café on site for snacks and drinks. You’re welcome to bring your own too.
They’re optional but handy for the sandy-and-seagrass entry. Reef-safe footwear also protects the seagrass and your feet.
Beyond turtles, look for guitarfish, rays, colourful reef fish and — rarely — a dugong grazing the meadows.
Yes, round-trip transfers from Marsa Alam and Port Ghalib are included.
Yes — it pairs well with a desert safari on another day, or ask about a combined snorkel-and-safari package.
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