Marsa Alam⚠ data unverified

Egypt · Africa · Red Sea

4.6
/ 5
★★★★★
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.
🏆 Top 10 overall
Level Advanced
Marine life
4.5
Visibility
5.0
Accessibility
4.0
Facilities
4.5

Pros

  • Excellent visibility up to 30 m
  • 4 standout marine species
  • Best conditions in Mar–Oct

Cons

  • Moderate currents can pick up
  • Deep dives to 40 m

Best for

Big-marine-life fansClean-water photography

Not for

Absolute beginners

Plan your trip

$$
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Suggested stay
3–4 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $38/day
Mature, well-served base — lots of competition keeps lodging reasonable.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. Infrastructure is mature, with plenty of dive centres and lodging.
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Real daily cost in Egypt
Around $38/day per person · food $17 · hotel $26
Country costs →Best dive sites in Egypt
Good to know
  • Moderate current that makes for an easy, relaxed drift.
  • Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
  • Built for experienced divers — an Advanced Open Water cert is a good idea.
  • Prime season is Mar–Oct.
Marsa Alam
📷 Generated via AI (photorealistic) · AI-generated
Depth
5–40 m (16–131 ft)
Visibility
30 m (98 ft)
Water temp
22–28°C (72–82°F)
Current
Moderate
Best season
Mar–Oct
Certification
Advanced
Dive shops
15
Live sea temperature · … (Open-Meteo)

Why go

Marsa Alam sits in the Red Sea off Egypt, a wall and reef system where dives drop from shallow tops into deeper water. Dives run to 40 m with around 30 m visibility, moderate currents and sea temperatures of 22–28°C. Marine highlights include dolphins, dugong, turtles and hammerheads (seasonal). Best season is Mar–Oct, typically reached by boat. Built for experienced divers. An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended. With dives to 40 m, comfort at depth is recommended.

Site type
ReefWallDrift
Access
Boat

Marine life

dolphinsdugongturtleshammerheads (seasonal)
Coordinates
25.07, 34.90
Country
Egypt

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Notes from divers

Traveler

Came hoping for dugong, and it delivered. The 30 m visibility kept everything sharp.

Instructor

Solid choice for experienced divers. With a range down to 40 m there's room to work without pushing boundaries.

Anonymous

Really enjoyed it. Just watch your buoyancy when you drop in.