Welcome to Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam is fast becoming a catchword, and justly so, within the international diving community: fewer divers, healthy reefs, large pelagics, unique pinnacles, impressive drop-offs, interesting caves and coral covered shipwrecks.

Well-established dive resorts, camps and diving centers in Marsa Alam, Egypt are scattered to the north and to the south of the main village, some a considerable distance away. All levels of scuba diving certification courses are available in Marsa Alam.

There are several good dive sites along the extended coastal stretch reachable by safari truck. Day boats take divers to the famous reefs of Elphinstone, Abu Dabbab and Samadai (Dolphin House). Take a look at our dive sites map page for Marsa Alam and find out more about these sites.

If you are looking for the ultimate adventure, a multi-day diving safari on a live-aboard is the way to go. Marsa Alam is Egypt's springboard for live-aboard trips to out of the way offshore and southern regions. Particularly attractive are the three remote islands: Daedalus, Rocky and Zabargad; and the two outer reef systems: Fury Shoal and St John's Reef

Marsa Alam is approximately 4 hours south of Hurghada and is popular with holiday makers and divers wanting to get away from the major resorts in the north. This area now boasts some very exclusive 5 star resort Hotels so it is a perfect destination for those wanting luxury and adventure off the beaten track.

There is an airport in Marsa Alam so watch this space for new exciting developments in the area.www.marsa-alam-airport.com