Diving in Marsa Alam

Moving further south down the Red Sea coast of Egypt, you will come across Marsa Alam. This small, coastal town, which has a population of around 10,000 people, is quickly becoming one of the most popular, major tourist destinations on the Red Sea Region of Egypt thanks to its beautiful beaches and resorts. Marsa Alam is also widely known for its diverse underwater life. The popular attractions of this area include dolphins, sea turtles, and dugong sea cows. Divers are also certain to discover a wide array of fish species often encountered as well. The more adventurous divers will enjoy the shipwrecks and reefs that are a little further from the shoes of Marsa Alam. There is fantastic shore diving or you can jump on a speedboat to the sites that are slightly further afield. There are reefs to explore as well as drift dives along vast walls and with 60 dive sites to choose from you have plenty of choice. The region’s climate is another drawing point for tourism Masa Alam has a year-round dry, warm climate and is protected from extreme temperature associated with a desert climate that is experienced by other inland cities in Egypt.

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.