Dugong in Marsa Alam by Speed Boat

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Dolphin Meets Dugong: Speedboat Adventure & Snorkeling at Abu Dabbab from Marsa Alam

Have you ever imagined cruising over the Red Sea, mask in hand, aiming to meet a gentle sea cow? This unique Abu Dabbab snorkeling and Dugong in Marsa Alam makes it real. Less like a rigid tour, more like your personal marine safari—with color-rich coral reefs, turtles gliding beneath sea grass beds, and the possibility of spotting endangered dugongs in the wild.

🚗 Midday Pickup & Scenic Transfer

Your day begins around 11:00 AM, with a comfortable drive from your hotel in Marsa Alam (or Port Ghalib) to Abu Dabbab Bay. If you’re staying farther south, your pickup time adjusts accordingly—comfort and timing tailored just for you.

🌊 Arrival at Abu Dabbab – Reef, Sea Grass, and Snorkeling

By 11:30 AM, you’re on the beach at Abu Dabbab, where the sands meet crystal-clear, shallow water. You slip on your snorkeling gear—mask, fins, perhaps an extra breeze-controlled rash guard—and step in.

Expect about one hour of beach snorkeling: softly grazing turtle trails, schools of tropical fish, and coral fields peppered with occasional sightings of seagrass-fed dugongs when the bay is lucky.

🍴 Lunch Break or DIY Picnic

Around 1:00 PM, you pause for lunch—self-arranged or stepping into a small café nearby. Expect simple, tasty meals ranging from fresh fish plates to salad and bread. Lunch is optional—and usually about €10–15 per person.

🚤 Speedboat Dugong Safari in the Afternoon

At 2:00 PM, the real highlight begins: a 90-minute speedboat search for dugongs across the shallow reefs. With guide expertise and East wind currents, your chances of spotting these shy sea cows grazing among seagrass beds improve.

These animals—calm, gentle, and rarely sighted—create a raw, emotional moment when you see them moving in their own world.

🌅 Return & Reflection

By 4:00 PM, your speedboat docks, and you head back to your hotel. The ride is often quiet but deeply contented—ocean memories and shared marvels echo gently in conversation.

Expect to be back around 4:30–5:00 PM, ready for dinner, snorkeling reflections, or just a long, wonderful shower.

Dugong in Marsa Alam

✅ What’s Included

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

• Air-conditioned transfer to/from Abu Dabbab

• English-speaking snorkeling guide

• Mask and flippers provided

• Opportunity to join a speedboat dugong search

• Note: Lunch and national park entrance fee are extra

🧳 What to Bring

• Swimsuit & towel

• Reef-safe sunscreen

• Waterproof camera or phone

• Light beach footwear

• Copy of your passport

🌟 Why It Feels Different

• Rare dugong sightings—not guaranteed, but beautifully possible

• Balance of reef snorkeling and marine searching, all in one trip

• Midday schedule, great for late risers or relaxed travelers

• Beach-based snorkeling, shallow and easy, suited for all levels

👌 Ideal For

• Wildlife lovers eager to spot dugongs and turtles

• Snorkelers looking for a laid-back beach-to-boat pace

• Solo travelers or couples wanting something quiet yet unforgettable

• People who value natural moments over large group schedules