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Marsa Mubarak Boat Trip from Marsa Alam – Turtles & Snorkeling

5 hours, shared boat, guided snorkeling at two stops, equipment included, pick-up at 08:00. Turtles are wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 5-hour shared boat trip from Marsa Alam town: pick-up at 08:00, guided snorkeling at a turtle grazing area and a coral reef, and tea, coffee and water on board.
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Good to know

Destinations
Marsa Alam · Marsa Mubarak
Includes
Hotel pick-up and drop-off, covering Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib and the resorts between (El Quseir by arrangement) · Shared boat trip · Mask, snorkel and fins · Tea, coffee and bottled water · Guide and boat crew
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

The trip runs all year. Calmer mornings from spring to autumn give the clearest water.

  • Handled by our Marsa Alam office, one of six across Egypt for a family-run operator that began in 1988
  • Holder of ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and an IATA agent

02Overview

A first look

Marsa Mubarak is a quiet bay a short drive from Marsa Alam town, with a marina where small boats take guests out to nearby reefs. This five-hour trip is a gentle introduction to the Red Sea. A vehicle picks you up at 08:00, and the boat leaves the marina at about 09:00. The first stop is the area where green turtles come to feed on seagrass. A guide leads the swim and keeps the group calm. After that, the boat moves to a coral reef for a second snorkel. Tea and coffee are on board. You return to the marina at noon and reach your hotel by about 12:45 or soon after.

Background

The facts

Marsa Mubarak is a bay and marina on the Red Sea coast near Marsa Alam town. Boats reach nearby seagrass and coral reefs in a short crossing.

Named in this entry

Marsa Mubarak·Green turtles·Seagrass·Coral reef·Marsa Alam·Red Sea

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Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • First-time snorkelers and families who want a short boat outing with a good chance of seeing turtles.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for guests who want a guaranteed sighting or a full day with lunch.

What lingers

  • 01A boat trip from Marsa Mubarak to the area where turtles graze
  • 02Guided snorkeling with a guide who knows the spots
  • 03A second stop on a healthy coral reef
  • 04Mask, snorkel and fins provided
  • 05Tea, coffee and water on board, and a short five-hour format

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Short and easy half-day format
  • Guided swim at a known turtle feeding area
  • Small shared boat

Things to Consider

  • Turtles are not guaranteed
  • Lunch is not part of the trip

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off, covering Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib and the resorts between (El Quseir by arrangement)
  • Shared boat trip
  • Mask, snorkel and fins
  • Tea, coffee and bottled water
  • Guide and boat crew

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Other drinks
  • Upgraded snorkeling equipment or underwater photos
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Float quietly at the surface, because turtles surface to breathe every few minutes

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    Keep a camera strap around your wrist

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

On this shared boat children under 2 are free, children 2 to 11 pay half and older guests pay the adult fare. We have no lower age limit, but children should wear a vest and stay within reach of a parent on deck and in the water.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How is the Marsa Mubarak trip priced?
    The fare is charged per person on a shared boat. It covers the transfers, the guide and crew, snorkeling gear and hot drinks with water. Children under 2 travel free, those from 2 to 11 pay half and everyone 12 or over pays the adult fare. Our team confirms the final figure when it receives your request.
  2. 02Are turtles certain on this trip?
    No. Green turtles are wild and come and go with the tide and the time of day. Sightings are likely, but we cannot promise them. The crew chooses the spot, keeps the group together and never lets guests touch or chase the animals.
  3. 03Is it good for beginners or children?
    Yes, the guide leads the swim and the first stop is usually calm. Beginners can wear a vest, and children should stay with a parent. Tell us how well each person swims when you request the trip.
  4. 04What should I wear and bring?
    Wear a swimsuit under a light top, and bring a towel, hat, sunglasses and reef-safe sunscreen. A light cover-up helps on the boat. Take some cash for tips. If you tend to feel seasick, take a tablet before you leave.
  5. 05What is the policy if I cancel?
    A cancellation made three or more days beforehand is refunded in full. Made between three days and 24 hours beforehand, it is refunded by half. Made inside 24 hours, or if you are not at the pick-up, no refund applies. A weather closure of the sea means a new date or a refund.
  6. 06Will the boat be shared?
    Yes, you share the boat with other guests who are staying at nearby hotels. You snorkel as one group with one guide. If you would like a private boat for your party, ask our team about a separate charter.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit toward future travel with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours: keep the full amount as credit, or take a partial refund.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't show up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • If we ever have to cancel, for weather or anything beyond our control, you lose nothing.

Credit is valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can be used on any tour, cruise or stay with us.Read our full cancellation and refund policy

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