Snorkeling Egypt, guides, tips, and stories
Honest field notes from our captains and guides. Where to go, when, and what we wish first-timers knew.
Speedboat vs big boat in Hurghada: which trip to actually book
Both go to the same reefs but the day feels completely different. Here's a frank breakdown of what a Hurghada speedboat day costs you, and what it gives back.
Blue Hole Dahab: snorkeling the world's most famous sinkhole
A perfect circle of deep navy water punched into the reef. Notorious for technical divers, but for snorkelers it's a calm shallow lagoon ringed with coral.
Tiran Island: snorkeling the four reefs of the Strait of Tiran
Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse and Gordon. Four reef heads in a single day, each with a different character. The calmer cousin of Ras Mohamed.
Snorkeling Ras Mohamed: a guide to Egypt's most famous reef
Vertical coral walls dropping into deep blue, schools of jacks and barracuda, and turtles cruising past. Here's how to do a Ras Mohamed day right.
Samadai Reef: the regulated way to see spinner dolphins
A protected lagoon an hour off Marsa Alam where strict daily quotas mean fewer swimmers and a calmer pod. Here's how the permit system works.
Hurghada vibe: who this coast is for and who it's not
Hurghada is the easiest Red Sea base. It's also the most social, the most commercial, and the loudest. A frank guide to what you actually get.
Sataya Dolphin Reef: snorkeling with hundreds of spinner dolphins
A horseshoe-shaped reef south of Marsa Alam where a resident pod of 80 to 200 spinner dolphins rests every morning. Here's how to see them respectfully.
Family Snorkeling in Egypt: A Parent's Guide
Snorkeling is one of the best activities for kids in Egypt, calm warm water, easy entry, and a lot of fish. Here's how to plan it without stress.
When to Snorkel in Egypt: A Month-by-Month Guide
Water temperature, visibility, crowds and wildlife by month, pick the right window for your trip.
Hurghada vs Sharm El Sheikh vs Marsa Alam: Which Is Best?
Three Red Sea destinations, three very different snorkeling experiences. Here's the honest comparison to help you pick the right base for your trip.
Snorkeling with Dugongs in Marsa Alam, Where, When, and How
Marsa Alam is one of the few places on Earth where you can swim with the rare and gentle dugong. Here's exactly how to do it ethically, and where they're most reliable.
Snorkeling in Hurghada: The Complete 2026 Guide
Where to go, when to visit, what to expect, a local's complete guide to snorkeling in Hurghada's Red Sea reefs, islands and dolphin lagoons.