A unique excursion to the Marsa Mubarak reserve in Abu Dabbab Bay, near the new resort town of Marsa Alam, where there is an opportunity to see and swim with large green turtles. The probability of encountering them is close to 100%, as this is one of the places in the Red Sea where these amazing mammals live.
The diversity of marine flora and fauna in this bay also quite often attracts other rare mammals to bask in the shallow waters — the Dugong, or more commonly known as the Sea Cow. The probability of encountering these animals is lower than that of turtles, but it is also very high, and many tourists manage to swim near them at arm’s length.
Also, dolphins often swim to these places. The water and reefs in this lagoon will not leave anyone indifferent, and meeting marine animals will forever brighten the memories of the trip.
ATTENTION! Diving is possible on this program. More details are below in the Additional Information
What is included in the tour program:
- Transfer from the hotel around 08:00 (the exact time will be communicated after booking; the journey to the port takes 15-30 minutes, depending on the location of the hotel);
- Departure of the yacht towards Marsa Mubarak Bay, approximately at 08:30-09:00;
- One or two (depending on the guide’s decision on site and weather conditions) snorkeling stops, each lasting about one hour;
- Lunch on the yacht (buffet) + soft drinks throughout the day (tea, coffee, soda);
- Return to Galib Port and transfer back to the hotel around 16:00.
Included in the tour price:
- Lunch and drinks on the yacht;
- Snorkeling equipment;
- Services of a guide for snorkeling and the entire trip;
- Transportation in Marsa Alam.
Children up to 5 years old – free!
Additional information:
- Important! Due to the requirements of the national park, you need to send a photo of your passport when booking the program;
- Diving can be organized for an additional fee: +$30 for one dive, +$40 for two dives – the price is valid when booking in advance from the website. If you have a Padi certificate, the tour price with diving will be $130;
- It is possible to organize this tour from Hurghada, the additional payment for the transfer will be +$80 (a prepayment of $50 is required) in both directions for a car for up to 4 people. Departure is approximately at 06:00, return is around 19:00, the journey takes about 2.5 hours one way;
- A Russian-speaking guide may be absent, as the program is attended by few Russian-speaking tourists. Marsa Alam is generally not popular among them, and the organizer of this program is the only one;
- The capacity of yachts is from 20 to 40 people, the yachts are spacious, there will be enough space for everyone, there is a capacity limit set by the tourism police.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Your price is so low... Probably you are doing a low-quality service?
We truly offer some of the lowest prices while maintaining a high quality of service. The reason is that we are an online booking company for large tour operators in Egypt, allowing us to offer very competitive prices due to our large volume of tourists. By booking with us, you receive high-quality service without overpaying intermediaries.
What kind of buses and transfers do you have?
A variety of transportation is available for use by the event organizers within the park, including cars, minivans, and comfortable buses. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For longer journeys, buses with restrooms are provided. Additionally, all vehicles undergo regular maintenance and sanitation checks, and possess the necessary tourist permits. Furthermore, drivers undergo inspections by the tourist police before each long trip.
How and when do I pay for the tour?
We work without prepayment. All group tours are paid for on the bus or during the tour itself. The exceptions are prepayments for private tours and tours that require purchasing airline tickets or processing documents. Our main programs are paid for directly during the transfer or at the beginning of the tour. You don’t need to look for someone to pay for the tour. An employee of the organizer will approach you. You can pay in cash in US dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds. For your convenience, we also offer the option of transferring funds to a bank card in rubles, hryvnias, and euros at the exchange rate or to a cryptocurrency wallet in USDT, prior to the tour. For more detailed information on payment methods and refunds, please see here.
Do you have a tourist license?
Egypt is a highly regulated country, especially when it comes to tourism. For any vehicle or yacht to depart on an excursion, daily permits must be obtained from both the police and the military. If the tour operators don’t have a valid tourism license, they naturally won’t be granted these permits. This is why for certain excursions, we may request copies of your vouchers and passports (this applies to sea excursions in Sharm El-Sheikh, private tours, and some group tours if they involve leaving the city. For other excursions, permits are simply issued based on the number of people, and passport details are not required).
Are we insured during the excursion?
Unfortunately, some hotel guides try to convince tourists that their travel insurance is allegedly invalid if they book excursions with external tour operators, as opposed to their own company. This is not true.
Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.
Secondly, if you are on a boat, bus, or other mode of transport, the organizer bears full insurance liability to the passengers. Otherwise, they simply would not be able to obtain a permit to conduct tour activities. Egypt has quite strict tourism regulations, and permits are required before each trip.
How can I retrieve a lost item from a tour?
We always remind our guests to double-check that they have all their belongings when exiting the bus or yacht at the end of the tour. Unfortunately, recovering lost items can be quite challenging due to the immediate departure of vehicles for cleaning and the complexities of Egyptian logistics. While we will do our best to help you locate your belongings, we cannot guarantee a 100% recovery rate. If we are able to find your item, there will be a delivery fee of $5-10. Please be mindful of your belongings!
Should I adjust my plans or wait for the tour?
We have a significant daily influx of booking requests for our programs from tourists. As a result, most excursions are organized daily or on specific days of the week following a detailed schedule provided in each program’s description. After booking, we will send you the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Many tours will be conducted with small groups from various hotels who have purchased excursions through tour operators. The only difference is that our prices are 40-60% lower (our organizers conduct all major excursions in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).
Where can I find the photographer who took photos on the tour?
We would like to inform you that the photographers accompanying you on excursions act as independent representatives of their photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the program organizer team. All terms and conditions related to the photoshoot and its payment are discussed and agreed upon directly between you and the photographer. We recommend that you approach prepayments with caution and ensure the reliability of the services, as well as obtain all the photographer’s contact information before making any payments.