Board at Port Ghalib for a full‑day intro dive trip from Marsa Alam. Two guided dives — Marsa Mubarak for seagrass turtles and dugong sightings, and Marsa Shouna for coral gardens — plus lunch and transfers.
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You step off the shaded pier at Port Ghalib and the Red Sea opens like a bright throat, salt air cutting across the marina as the boat hums toward shallow gardens and seagrass meadows. The morning light slicks the water; the captain eases the bow and the current dares you outward as instructors ready tanks and masks.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Basic fitness and comfort in the water; you should be able to swim and perform surface swims and ladder climbs.
Wildlife
History
Port Ghalib is a modern marina built on the Red Sea trade corridor; nearby El Quseir preserves earlier Ottoman and Egyptian coastal trading history.
Conservation
Seagrass beds and dugongs are vulnerable — avoid chasing wildlife, use reef‑safe products, and follow instructor guidance to minimize reef contact.
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Carry reef‑safe sunscreen
Use mineral or labeled reef‑safe sunscreen and reapply only while ashore to protect corals and seagrass habitats.
Stay well hydrated
Seven‑hour days in desert heat and saltwater dehydrate quickly—drink water before and after dives.
Listen to your instructor
This is an intro dive trip: follow briefings, practice buoyancy and emergency procedures, and signal early if you feel off.
Protect camera gear
Bring a waterproof housing or dry bag; boats are open and gear can get wet during entries and exits.
Mask & snorkel
Crisp vision at the surface and during brief snorkeling is useful between dives.
Shorty wetsuit (3–5mm)
Keeps you comfortable during cooler months and for longer surface intervals.
winter
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and local coral ecosystems from harmful chemicals.
summer
Waterproof camera or housing
Capture turtles, dugongs and coral formations without risking non‑waterproof gear.