Reef days and desert nights

Marsa Alam tours & day trips

Explore the southern Red Sea, choose a cruise from Port Ghalib or head into the desert. Compare 11 experiences, including a full-day journey to Luxor.

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Small fish and stony coral at Sha’ab Marsa Alam reef

Coral reef near Marsa Alam: Thomas Hubauer (DrTH80) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and cropped for display.

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11 experiences
Shaab Samadai Dolphin House Snorkeling from Marsa Alam — tour photograph
Reefs & snorkeling

Shaab Samadai Dolphin House Snorkeling from Marsa Alam

About 7 hours; hotel travel may add time

Explore Shaab Samadai's Red Sea reefs on a snorkeling boat trip from Marsa Alam, with lunch aboard and a chance to observe wild dolphins.

From US$79 per adultView tour
Hamata Islands Snorkeling Cruise from Marsa Alam — tour photograph
Reefs & snorkeling

Hamata Islands Snorkeling Cruise from Marsa Alam

About 5 hours on the excursion, plus road transfers

Cruise from Hamata to island reefs and sandy shores, with guided snorkeling and lunch aboard. Plan the southern road transfer from your Marsa Alam hotel.

From US$63 per adultView tour
Marsa Alam Beach & Desert Horse Riding Tour — tour photograph
Desert & riding

Marsa Alam Beach & Desert Horse Riding Tour

About 2 hours riding, plus preparation and transfers

Ride along Marsa Alam's coastal paths and desert trails with a guide. Request a two-hour horse-riding route matched to your experience.

From US$26 per adultView tour
Marsa Alam Desert Safari: Quad Bike & Camel Ride — tour photograph
Desert & riding

Marsa Alam Desert Safari: Quad Bike & Camel Ride

About 4 hours

Explore Marsa Alam's desert by quad bike, pause for tea and breakfast, and try a short camel ride on a guided morning safari.

From US$47 per adultView tour
Marsa Mubarak Snorkeling: Dugongs & Turtles from Marsa Alam — tour photograph
Reefs & snorkeling

Marsa Mubarak Snorkeling: Dugongs & Turtles from Marsa Alam

About 4.5 hours, plus hotel transfers

Snorkel Marsa Mubarak's reef and seagrass habitat on a guided boat trip, with a chance to see turtles or dugongs and a buffet meal aboard.

From US$65 per adultView tour
Nefertari Cruise Marsa Alam: Snorkeling & Underwater Views — tour photograph
Premium cruises & boats

Nefertari Cruise Marsa Alam: Snorkeling & Underwater Views

About 4.5–5 hours, plus transfers

Board the Egyptian-themed Nefertari cruise at Port Ghalib for underwater window viewing, guided snorkeling near Marsa Mubarak and a meal.

From US$90 per adultView tour
Marsa Alam Pirates Premium Cruise to Turtle Bay — tour photograph
Premium cruises & boats

Marsa Alam Pirates Premium Cruise to Turtle Bay

About 4.5 hours, plus transfers and any marina stop

Cruise aboard the Pirates boat from Port Ghalib to Turtle Bay and Marsa Shona, with guided snorkeling and a buffet meal on the Red Sea.

From US$90 per adultView tour
Royal Seascope Semi-Submarine Tour in Marsa Alam — tour photograph
Premium cruises & boats

Royal Seascope Semi-Submarine Tour in Marsa Alam

About 1.5 hours, plus transfers

View Red Sea reefs through the Royal Seascope's below-water windows on a short boat excursion from Port Ghalib, near Marsa Alam.

From US$50 per adultView tour
Marsa Alam Stargazing Safari with Quad Ride & Dinner — tour photograph
Desert & riding

Marsa Alam Stargazing Safari with Quad Ride & Dinner

About 6 hours

Spend an evening in the Marsa Alam desert with jeep travel, short quad and buggy rides, dinner and guided telescope viewing after sunset.

From US$70 per adultView tour
Marsa Alam Elite VIP Turtle Bay Cruise with BBQ Lunch — tour photograph
Premium cruises & boats

Marsa Alam Elite VIP Turtle Bay Cruise with BBQ Lunch

About 4.5 hours, plus transfers and any marina time

Join the Elite VIP cruise from Port Ghalib for Turtle Bay snorkeling, deck time and a barbecue buffet, with the named boat and departure confirmed.

From US$90 per adultView tour
Luxor Day Trip from Marsa Alam by Bus: Karnak & Hatshepsut — tour photograph
Luxor day trips

Luxor Day Trip from Marsa Alam by Bus: Karnak & Hatshepsut

About 16–17 hours

Travel by bus from Marsa Alam to Luxor for Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, with lunch and a Nile crossing.

From US$90 per adultView tour

Planning your Marsa Alam tour

Which reef or boat trip should I choose?
Shaab Samadai is the Dolphin House reef excursion. Hamata combines island scenery and snorkeling further south. Marsa Mubarak is often called Turtle Bay; the standard, Elite VIP, Pirates and Nefertari programmes differ in their boats and inclusions. Royal Seascope focuses on window viewing without swimming.
Are dolphins, turtles or dugongs guaranteed?
No. Marine life moves freely. The guides choose suitable sites and follow the conditions of the day, but a particular sighting or encounter cannot be promised.
How much time should I allow for hotel pickup?
Give the full resort name. Port Ghalib, Coraya Bay, Abu Dabbab, Marsa Alam town and southern resorts have different distances to the departure points. Hamata and Luxor can involve substantial road travel in addition to the activity itself.
What do the starting prices include?
Each page lists its proposed package and extras. Adult prices are starting estimates; transfer coverage, equipment, admission, child rates and final terms require confirmation. Sending an enquiry does not reserve a place.
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