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Abu Dabbab (Marsa Mubarak), Marsa Alam

Dugongs & Turtles, Abu Dabbab

Two stops: dugong seagrass at Abu Dabbab and a turtle reef

€60 per adult · €45 per child

5 (44 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor) 8 hours 30 minutes Small boat · adults and children welcome
Snorkeling Boat Trip with Dugongs and Turtles in Marsa Alam — photo 1

Trip highlights

  • Snorkel the seagrass bay at Abu Dabbab, where dugongs graze
  • Second stop at a reef with resident green turtles
  • Two guided snorkel sessions, about 25 minutes by boat
  • Hotel pickup, gear, buffet lunch and drinks included

About this trip

A day at Abu Dabbab — also called Marsa Mubarak — one of the few places you might snorkel near a wild dugong. The first stop is the shallow seagrass bay; the second is a coral reef with green turtles. Sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide briefs the group before the water, and lunch is served on the boat.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at Marsa Alam
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • National park fees
  • 2 stops & 2 guided snorkeling sessions
  • Snorkeling equipment & life vest
  • Snorkeling guide
  • Buffet lunch
  • Mineral water, soft and hot drinks all day

Not included

  • Transfer from hotels south of Marsa Alam city (€8, paid on the boat)

Meeting point

Hotel pickup from Marsa Alam. Please add your hotel name and room number.

Good to know

  • · Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
  • · Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap.
  • · Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
  • · Full refund if you cancel more than 72 hours before; 50% between 24 and 72 hours; none after that.

What guests are saying

“Great trip, highly recommend!! Professional, friendly, safety first team, divided us in smaller groups to avoid being too many at the same time.”
Catherine P.
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“Very pleasant size in terms of number of people. Food on board was good. Drinks could be picked up at any time.”
Katrin W.
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“Overall a great snorkel trip. Too bad we didn't see dugongs, but that's nobody's fault — there were turtles to see instead. The tour and pickup were well organized, the lunch buffet was good and plentiful. Recommended.”
Bernd W.
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“Beautiful — we saw the dugong and the turtles. I highly recommend it as an experience.”
Matteo M.
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