Marsa Alam is a snorkeller's paradise and all hotels and lodges offer snorkelling. Join the dive boats for off shore snorkelling or stay on the beach and explore the house reefs. The Samadai Reef, by far the most popular site due to the permanent residence of a pod of spinner dolphins, is now partially accessible after a preservation programme has been implemented. Another favourite in the area is the bay of Abu Dabab, home to the elusive, timid dugong, who feeds on the seagrass that covers the bottom of the bay. Snorkelling is ”the” watersport par excellence in the Red Sea. With the wealth of underwater life in all destinations, snorkelling is an easy and very enjoyable way to spend some time and discover the wonders of the marine life. Whether you go out from your resort beach, or you spend a day or half a day on a snorkelling boat, you will collect unforgettable memories! In the Red Sea, snorkelling is particularly easy, as the high salinity of the water allows you to float almost without effort. Follow though our Snorkelling Guide tips, for those areas where currents and waves can make it a bit more challenging. Here are some of the nicest spots for snorkelling in Marsa Alam: - Abu Dabab Bay, home to the dugong, a timid and protected marine mammal who feeds on the seagrass bed of the bay. With shallow waters and easy access, is an ideal spot for snorkellers.
- Samadai Reef, a crescent-shaped reef off shore Marsa Alam, is another favourite of the area. Access is limited after a preservation plan was implemented last year, in order to protect the numerous spinner dolphins living in the reef’s lagoon.
In all hotels, anyhow, you will find watersport and diving centres hiring snorkelling equipment, and organising guided and non-guided snorkelling trips to the best places in the area. They also cater to the tiny ones, with professional guides teaching your kids how to use snorkel, mask and fins, for an experience they will never forget. Another way to have some great snorkelling is joining one of the scuba diving boats, going out on daily basis for half day or full day trips to the best sites in the area. Have a look at our Diving and Snorkelling Maps to check out the names and location of the area’s snorkelling sites. |