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The Palace is close to the boats and has private/exclusive beach access.
Resort house reef off the Palace jetty with branch routes.
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Port Ghalib Palace is a resort house reef reached from the Palace jetty, built for easy shore-based scuba and relaxed snorkeling. The reef branches north toward Sand Oasis and south toward Fishmarket, with a deeper outer section for divers who want more terrain. Expect a hotel-style entry, then a more open reef once you leave the jetty. Reef fish, turtles and the occasional dolphin pass make it a flexible all-rounder rather than a single fixed loop.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 35m
Depth Note
A large lettuce coral is described at 18 m, and a plateau dive is mentioned at 35 m.
Best Season
Year-round; water stays warm through the year.
Typical Conditions
Warm, usually clear water with a sheltered hotel-side entry and a more open outer line that can feel livelier when wind picks up.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use the jetty entry conservatively, especially if you plan to commit to the outer plateau or a longer branch.
Access Restrictions
Private resort access rules apply at the Palace jetty; check in with the hotel or on-site dive operator before entering.
Legal Notes
Use the resort jetty and house reef only within hotel rules and any local marine-area guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Use the north branch for Sand Oasis, the south branch for Fishmarket, or the outer plateau if you want a more committed line.
Freediving
Only for shallow, calm-water practice near the hotel side; the longer branches and outer plateau are better left to scuba.
Snorkeling
Best on the sheltered hotel side and shallow reef top; keep snorkeling plans simple and avoid the outer plateau.
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Research Sources
The Palace is close to the boats and has private/exclusive beach access.
Private sandy beach with clear, calm waters on the resort side.
Marsa Alam visibility and warm-water baseline.
Guided house-reef diving from the Palace with two entry points.
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