Abu Dabbab: turtles, dugongs and snorkelling near Marsa Alam
Abu Dabbab is a shallow bay about 30 km north of Marsa Alam, known for green turtles grazing on the seagrass; you may also, more rarely, see a dugong. It is the region's most famous snorkelling spot: you enter from the beach, with no boat. Dugongs are never guaranteed. From Hurghada the bay is about 285 km by road to Marsa Alam, around 3 hours, so a day of over 6 hours on the road: better to sleep on site, see Hurghada to Marsa Alam and Marsa Alam.
Highlights
The green turtles
They feed in the seagrass; keep your distance and never touch them.
The beach and the bay
Pale sand and calm water, but very busy in mid-morning.
Practical info
Tips
- The entrance fee is quoted at about 15 US dollars on two booking sites, 5 euros in another offer and 20 euros in a third: figures differ, check what your tour includes. Many offers include transfer from Marsa Alam hotels; the half-day with lunch starts at about 45 euros. The most visible offer on GetYourGuide is the Abu Dabbab snorkelling tour from Marsa Alam. Bring water shoes and sunscreen without chemicals that damage reefs.
How to get there
Abu Dabbab is on the coast road about 30 km north of Marsa Alam town. From Hurghada: a transfer of about 3 hours to Marsa Alam (about 285 km), see Hurghada to Marsa Alam.
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