Snorkel with wild dugongs at Abu Dabbab and Marsa Mubarak, two shallow seagrass bays near Marsa Alam that are among the easiest places on Earth to meet a sea cow. A couple of resident dugongs graze here alongside green turtles, and guided snorkel trips reach them in calm, chest-deep water; diving is also possible at Abu Dabbab. Sightings happen year-round but are best from April to June and again from September to November, at dawn before the bays fill with boats.
Snorkel with wild dugongs at Abu Dabbab and Marsa Mubarak, two shallow seagrass bays near Marsa Alam that are among the easiest places on Earth to meet a sea cow. A couple of resident dugongs graze here alongside green turtles, and guided snorkel trips reach them in calm, chest-deep water; diving is also possible at Abu Dabbab. Sightings happen year-round but are best from April to June and again from September to November, at dawn before the bays fill with boats.
Up to 75% sighting chance in Abu Dabbab / Marsa Mubarak (Marsa Alam, Egypt). Best months: May, October, April.
Year-round, but the calmest seas and best chances run from April to June and September to November, especially at dawn before the bays get busy.
Both. Abu Dabbab has resident dugongs and green turtles, while Marsa Mubarak is a quieter, wind-protected seagrass bay; many trips visit the two.
Yes, if you keep at least 3 to 5 metres away, never touch, chase or feed them, stay at the surface and let them breathe, following your guide and HEPCA guidelines.
Around US$40 per person for a half-day snorkel trip (2026 prices), often combined with turtle and reef stops.
