Overview
Two snorkeling stops in one Red Sea day
Set sail from Port Ghalib for a two-stop snorkeling day in the Marsa Mubarak area, a bay known for its combination of seagrass meadows and reef habitat that together support a good range of marine life.
The stated route begins with a session at Marsa Mubarak itself, where the seagrass beds in particular make the area worth exploring slowly rather than rushing from one reef patch to the next. Lunch onboard provides a natural break before the boat continues to Marsa Shouni for a second snorkeling stop, giving guests two distinct underwater environments within the same day rather than repeating the same spot twice.
Turtles and, occasionally, a dugong are associated with this stretch of coast, but these are wild animals following their own routines. Any sighting is a matter of chance rather than something built into the schedule, so the reef and seagrass habitat remain the real focus of the excursion.
Port Ghalib departure
Marsa Mubarak
Marsa Shouni
Lunch onboard
Wildlife is never guaranteed
Turtles, dugongs and dolphins are wild animals. The trip should be booked for the snorkeling, reef and seagrass habitat rather than for a promised wildlife encounter.
Why this trip
More variety than a single beach snorkel
Two different stops give guests more variety than a single swim from the beach, with a snorkeling guide and equipment included so less experienced snorkelers can join more comfortably.
The reef and seagrass habitat are the real stars of the outing. Leaving wildlife sightings to chance keeps expectations realistic while still leaving plenty of room to be surprised. Diving is available as a separate, additionally arranged option for guests who want to go beyond snorkeling on the same day, subject to confirmation.
Program
Your snorkeling day step by step
Transfer to Port Ghalib and board
Travel to Port Ghalib according to the hotel coverage confirmed for your booking, then board the excursion boat.
Snorkel at Marsa Mubarak
Explore Marsa Mubarak with the snorkeling guide, taking time over the reef and seagrass environment.
Lunch and drinks onboard
Take a break onboard for the included lunch and soft drinks before the second stop.
Snorkel at Marsa Shouni
Continue to Marsa Shouni for the second snorkeling session of the day.
Return to Port Ghalib
Return by boat to Port Ghalib and continue by transfer where hotel coverage is included.
Included
What is included
Standard-area hotel transfer
Snorkeling equipment and guide
Lunch and soft drinks
Park charges as listed in the earlier program
Not included
What to plan separately
Optional diving and dive suit
Personal photo/video purchases
Other personal extras
Transfer for some southern hotels must be checked
Trip details
Important details at a glance
| Departure point | Port Ghalib |
|---|---|
| Snorkeling stops | Marsa Mubarak followed by Marsa Shouni, subject to operational and weather conditions. |
| Guidance | Snorkeling guide included according to the stated program. |
| Equipment | Snorkeling equipment included. |
| Food & drinks | Lunch and soft drinks onboard. |
| Wildlife | Turtle, dugong and dolphin sightings are never guaranteed. |
| Optional diving | Available as a separate service and requires confirmation. |
| Confirmation needed | Departure day/time, weather-related stop changes, current park charges and southern hotel transfer arrangements. |
Important information
Before you book
Dolphin, turtle and dugong sightings are never guaranteed.
The optional dive is a separate service and needs confirmation.
Hotel pickup coverage should be confirmed before publishing or assuming a blanket transfer inclusion.
Actual snorkeling stops may change if weather or sea conditions require an operational adjustment.