From €75 / adult
Full day
Duration
Full day (7–8 hrs, 2 dives)
Group size
1–8 divers per guide
Availability
Daily (sea conditions permitting)
Difficulty
Moderate
Languages
English, German, Italian
Minimum age
10+ years
Marsa Alam is one of the Red Sea’s premier dive destinations, and this two-dive boat trip puts you on its best reefs with a PADI-certified guide. Drift along coral walls alive with anthias and butterflyfish, hover over gardens of hard and soft coral, and keep an eye on the blue for turtles, reef sharks and — at Elphinstone — the chance of an oceanic encounter.
Certified divers can log two guided dives; beginners can arrange a supervised try-dive. Groups are small, safety is meticulous, and the underwater world here rarely disappoints.
Transfer to the dive centre and harbour.
Check certification, fit equipment and receive the dive-site briefing.
Guided descent on a coral reef or wall, tailored to your certification level.
Relax on board with lunch and refreshments between dives.
A second guided dive at a complementary site.
Cruise back and transfer to your hotel.
No flying within 18–24 hours after diving — plan your departure accordingly.
Is your hotel included? Check pickup areasFree 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.
Questions & answers
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For the two guided dives, yes — bring your certification card and logbook. Beginners can arrange a supervised try-dive (Discover Scuba) instead; just let us know when booking.
Sites are chosen on the day for conditions and your level, and may include Marsa Alam house reefs, Abu Dabbab, Sha’ab Samadai or, for experienced divers, Elphinstone. Your guide confirms the plan at the briefing.
Elphinstone is an advanced site with currents and depth, suitable for experienced, Advanced-certified divers. We’ll assess conditions and your experience before including it.
Yes, full rental equipment, tanks and weights are included. Bring your own computer, mask or wetsuit if you prefer.
Expect vibrant coral, anthias, groupers, moray eels and turtles. Reef sharks, dolphins and — at Elphinstone — oceanic whitetips are seasonal possibilities.
Dive-specific insurance (e.g. DAN) is strongly recommended and required for some sites. It’s not included, but we can point you to providers.
Follow the standard guidance: wait at least 18 hours after a single dive and 24 hours after multiple dives before flying.
Yes, nitrox is available on request for certified enriched-air divers at a small extra charge.
We keep a maximum of about 8 divers per guide, often fewer, so you get attentive supervision and a relaxed pace.
Yes — Marsa Alam’s calm, clear house reefs are ideal for first-timers. A try-dive with a certified instructor is a safe, guided introduction.
Yes, round-trip transfers from Marsa Alam and Port Ghalib are included.
Before you go
Diving in Marsa Alam for beginners is easier than most people think: calm, clear house reefs, small groups and a certified instructor beside you the whole time. Here is how a first dive works, from the briefing to your first breath underwater.
Many Marsa Alam hotels sit on their own coral reef, so some of the best snorkeling of your holiday starts at the end of the jetty. Here is how a Marsa Alam house reef works, how to get in and out safely, how to read currents and flags, and what to look out for.
Dugongs are shy, seagrass-eating sea cows, and Marsa Alam is one of the few places in Egypt where you might meet one. Sightings are rare and never guaranteed. Here is what they are, where they feed and how to behave if you are lucky.
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