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Marsa Alam (Abu Dabbab and Elphinstone)

Easy wildlife bays on shore, advanced shark walls offshore

Updated Mar 25, 2026 • 26 sources

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Abu Dabab I dive spot

Abu Dabab I

CaveReef

Boat reef with coral blocks, caves, and soft corals

Visibility22 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Abu Dabab II dive spot

Abu Dabab II

CaveReefWreck

Boat reef with cave, coral garden, and small wreck

Visibility21 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Dolphin House dive spot

Dolphin House

ReefShallow Freedive

Protected dolphin lagoon reef with calm outer dives

Visibility20 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Dolphin House/ Shaab Samadai dive spot

Dolphin House/ Shaab Samadai

CavePinnacleReef

Protected Red Sea reef with dolphins near Marsa Alam.

Visibility25 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdVery crowded
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Elphinstone North dive spot

Elphinstone North

DeepPinnacleReef

North-side offshore reef with drift diving and sharks

Visibility25 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
Elphinstone Reef dive spot

Elphinstone Reef

PinnacleReefWall

Open-sea shark wall reef with strong currents

Visibility20 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdVery crowded
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeModerate surge