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Marsa Alam (Abu Dabbab and Elphinstone)

Easy wildlife bays on shore, advanced shark walls offshore

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Destination Guide Sources For Marsa Alam (Abu Dabbab and Elphinstone)

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

26 sources • Updated Mar 25, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Mar 25, 2026.

Experience Egypt - Marsa Alam - Official destination overview
Experience Egypt - Nature and Wildlife - Official Wadi El Gemal wildlife and protected-area context
Experience Egypt - Beaches and Resorts - Official Port Ghalib resort and marina context
Experience Egypt - Hiking and Climbing - Official Wadi El Gemal trail and archaeology notes
Experience Egypt - Yachting and Sailing

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

26 sources • Updated Mar 25, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Mar 25, 2026.

Experience Egypt - Marsa Alam - Official destination overview
Experience Egypt - Nature and Wildlife - Official Wadi El Gemal wildlife and protected-area context
Experience Egypt - Beaches and Resorts - Official Port Ghalib resort and marina context
Experience Egypt - Hiking and Climbing - Official Wadi El Gemal trail and archaeology notes
Experience Egypt - Yachting and Sailing

- Official Port Ghalib marina and yacht context

Port Ghalib - Airport Procedures - Airport immigration, visa, and security notes

Port Ghalib - Airport Baggage - Oversize baggage and trolley information

Egypt e-Visa FAQ - Official visa fees

Egypt e-Visa How Do I Apply - Official application timing guidance

EEAA - Wadi El Gemal National Park brochure - Official park rules, contact, and visiting hours

CDWS - Medical Facilities - Official dive medical and chamber contacts

CDWS - Shark Guidelines - Official shark interaction protocol

Red Sea Diving Safari - Freediving - Official freedive training and AIDA context

Abu Dabbab - Official beach, services, and location

Abu Dabbab Terms and Conditions - Official conservation and penalty rules

Abu Dabbab Escape Day - Official day-use pricing snapshot checked on 2026-03-25

Abu Dabbab Adventure Day - Official speedboat day-use pricing snapshot checked on 2026-03-25

DiveJourney - Abu Dabbab - Internal spot page for bay profile and wildlife context

DiveJourney - Elphinstone Reef - Internal spot page for main reef profile

DiveJourney - Elphinstone South - Internal spot page for southern plateau and shark season

Weather Spark - Marsa Alam climate - Wind seasonality and yearly climate pattern

Destination hero photo by Peter Nicola - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@peternicola