Scuba Dive Location: Marsa Alam, Egypt
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| Name: | Marsa Alam |
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| Description: | Marsa Alam is the gateway to the exciting Southern Red Sea and its myriad pristine reefs. Once the sole preserve of liveaboard boats, this area is now accessible directly from the shore. Diving is a combination of shore dives along the 100km of coastal reef, reached by jeep and truck, or boat day trips to the legendary Elphinstone Reef and Sha'ab Samadai, otherwise known as "Dolphin House". This is virgin diving away from the crowds at its very best. The coastline of the region around Marsa Alam offers a number of sheltered bays and some incredibly scenic fringing reefs. It is possible to learn to dive in Marsa Alam and the shore diving on offer is often particularly suited to novice divers. However, to take full advantage of the stunning dives available here it is recommended to be an advanced or intermediate diver with some experience. Diving in Marsa Alam is truly world-class diving that combines the best aspects of shore and boat diving. The coastal reefs are stunning with impressive hard and soft corals, elaborate topography and an amazing abundance and variety of colourful fish. Shore divers make something of a pilgrimage to Marsa Abu Dabbab, wishing to catch a glimpse of the resident Dugong that feeds on the sea grass found in the middle of the bay. Even without seeing "Dennis", there is enough here to satisfy most divers wanting a relaxing shore dive with plenty to see. The reefs are beautiful and packed with marine life, whilst this site is also well known for its regular sightings of guitar sharks, turtles and eels. To take advantage of the best this area has to offer, day trips are organised to outer sites. The dramatic walls and drop-offs of Elphinstone Reef are a spectacular dive. The sheer walls of this great finger-like reef plunge steeply into the blue, richly decorated with soft corals, sponges, gorgonians and fans. Sharks often swim by the spot to feed on the abundant reef fish population. The northern plateau is home to schooling hammerheads with frequent sightings of oceanic white tip sharks. A trip to Sha'ab Samadai or "Dolphin House" is another absolute must. A large, horseshoe-shaped reef creates a shallow, turquoise lagoon that is frequented visited by around 60 spinner dolphins. The diving here typically takes place between 10-15 metres on the southwest tip of the main reef. There is a fantastic network of caves and tunnels and a carpet of seagrass that hides moray eels, leopard groupers, goatfish, lionfish, masked butterflyfish and more. |
| Geographical Location: | Red Sea |
| Water Temperature: | Water temperature of 21ºC in winter and 27ºC in summer. |
| Diving Suit: | In the winter complete wet suit and in the summer wet suit with shorts. |
| Visibility under water: | Visibility between 10 and 15 meters. |
| Climate: | Climate is hot and dry, with summer temperatures of 42ºC and 21ºC in winter. |
| How to get there: | You have a lots of ways to get to Marsa Alam. The fastest and most comfortable is the airplane but can also take car and bus. |
| When to go: | June July August September October |
| Other Activities: | Other activities that can perform in Marsa Alam are the walks where you can see the beautiful landscapes and historical monuments. If you prefer water sports, you can take advantage of the numerous beaches, lakes and rivers. |
Scuba Dive Sites at Marsa Alam, Egypt
| Abu Dabab (2 photos) | Dahra Island (0 photos) |
| Elphinstone Reef (3 photos) | Marsa Abu Dabab (2 photos) |
| Marsa Egla (0 photos) | Marsa Gabel El Rosas (0 photos) |
| Ras Shona (0 photos) | Sha'ab Samadai (0 photos) |
| Shabrour Lahami (0 photos) | Shiriniat Island (0 photos) |
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Scuba Dive Photographers at Marsa Alam, Egypt
| Bart (1 spots) | Jim Anderson (3 spots) |
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