Snorkeling from Port Ghalib

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Snorkeling Adventure from Port Ghalib: A Day Exploring Marsa Mubarak & Marsa el Shouna

Snorkeling from Port Ghalib– Ever want to swap your beach view for something more vibrant—underwater gardens teeming with life and the rare chance to spot a gentle dugong grazing in seagrass? Set out from Marsa Alam to Port Ghalib Marina for a full-day snorkeling trip that takes you to Marsa el Shouna and Marsa Mubarak—two marine havens that feel more secret oceans than tourist hotspots.

🚗 Morning Departure & Port Ghalib Boarding

At 08:00 AM, your guide meets you at your hotel in Marsa Alam. A short drive takes you to Port Ghalib Marina, where you climb aboard a comfortable boat. The air is fresh, the early sea breeze delightful, and as the vessel pulls away, you’re already stepping into a world waiting beneath the waves.

Snorkeling from Port Ghalib

🐠 First Stop: Snorkel the Reefs of Marsa el Shouna

By 10:15 AM, you arrive at Marsa el Shouna, a reef area composed of many micro-sites—Ras Shouna, Aquarium, Seagrass Fields, Shaʿab Sireer, and Shaʿab Abu Khaled. Each spot offers unique reef life and topography:

• Shallow gardens of colorful coral

• Schools of angelfish, butterflyfish, or sergeant majors

• Seagrass beds where smaller marine animals hide and feed

You spend around 45 minutes at this first reef, exploring underwater nooks rich with marine biodiversity.

🍽️ Midday Break: Lunch Aboard

At 12:00 PM, time to refuel. The boat anchors over calm water, and on deck, lunch is served—fresh ingredients, local flavors, perhaps grilled fish or mezze platters, with soft drinks and water. The sea sparkles, and the boat gently rocks beneath you as you eat, relax, and share ocean stories.

🌿 Second Stop: Marsa Mubarak Lagoon & Dugongs

After lunch, the journey continues to Marsa Mubarak, a sheltered bay known for its coral reefs and occasional visits from dugongs, the gentle sea cows who graze peacefully on seagrass beds.

From 1:00 PM, enjoy another 45-minute snorkeling session, gliding over sandy slopes and reef ridges. If your luck holds, you might spot a dugong grazing or sea turtles drifting by. It’s a rare, hushed moment between you and marine life that feels tenderly wild.

🌅 Return to Harbor & Back to Hotel

By 3:45 PM, the boat turns back toward Port Ghalib. The ride home is quiet—a time to watch the sun start its descent, replay marine memories in your mind, or just rest your sunlit senses.

You return to your hotel in Marsa Alam by approximately 4:30–5:00 PM, sandy, sun-kissed, with your heart a little fuller.

Snorkeling from Port Ghalib

🧾 What’s Included

• Hotel pickup & drop-off in Marsa Alam or Port Ghalib

• Air-conditioned vehicle transport

• Full-day boat from Port Ghalib Marina

• Two snorkel reef stops

• Snorkeling gear (mask & fins) provided

• Buffet lunch & soft drinks aboard

• Certified English-speaking guide

• National Park fee (~$5 per person)

🏖 What to Bring

• Swimsuit & towel

• Reef-safe sunscreen

• Hat & sunglasses

• Underwater camera or phone

• Copy of passport or ID

🌟 Who Will Love This Trip?

• Snorkelers searching for vibrant coral scenes and seagrass flats

• Wildlife watchers hoping for a dugong or turtle sighting

• Travelers keen on calm waters, fewer crowds, and relaxed pace

• Anyone wanting to explore marine life beyond the usual resorts

✅ Why It’s Different

• Combines two reef ecosystems in one trip—Shouna’s lively reefs and Marsa Mubarak’s serene lagoon

• Higher chance to see dugongs than many other Red Sea spots

• Day built for nature lovers—less commercial, more mindful

• Boat-based tour offers rest and comfort between snorkeling sessions

In short: this Snorkeling from Port Ghalib day trip offers a blend of reef exploration, marine encounters, and peaceful coastal views. If you’re in Marsa Alam and want a reef adventure that’s vibrant, gentle, and slightly off the beaten path, this is your day