Category: Travel Tips & Planning

Beginner’s Guide to Diving in Marsa Alam: What New Divers Should Know Marsa Alam has earned its stellar reputation from the world-class, advanced sites in its Deep South, such as Elphinstone and Daedalus. However, a beautifully kept secret is that the long, sweeping coastline of Marsa Alam is arguably one of the best places on […]

Where to Stay in Marsa Alam: Resorts, Diving Lodges, and Liveaboards Marsa Alam is the ultimate Red Sea destination for divers seeking pristine reefs and world-class encounters with dugongs, turtles, and pelagic sharks. However, because the dive sites are spread out along a long, remote coastline, choosing where to stay in Marsa Alam is the […]

How to Get to Marsa Alam for a Diving Holiday (By Air, Bus, or Car) Marsa Alam is the pearl of the Red Sea’s Deep South, renowned for its pristine reefs, frequent dugong sightings, and access to legendary offshore sites like Elphinstone. Its secluded nature is a huge part of its charm, but it also […]

Marsa Alam vs. Hurghada: Which Is Better for Diving? The Ultimate Guide Choosing between Marsa Alam and Hurghada for a Red Sea diving holiday is the kind of decision that every enthusiast loves to face. Both destinations offer the unparalleled clarity, warmth, and biodiversity that make Egyptian diving world-famous, yet they provide two distinct and […]

Best Time to Go Diving in Marsa Alam: A Month-by-Month Guide Marsa Alam, the gem of Egypt’s Red Sea, offers world-class diving year-round, but the experience can vary dramatically depending on when you visit. The decision of when to book your trip ultimately depends on your priorities: are you chasing the thrill of a shark […]