Swim alongside majestic sea turtles in one of the Red Sea's most iconic bays
Abu Dabbab Turtle Bay Dive Guide – Marsa Alam | Grace Travel
50% OFF Abu Dabbab Turtle Bay – 30km north of Port Ghalib – 50% OFF transfers with Grace Travel!
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Abu Dabbab Turtle Bay
📍 Marsa Alam • 30km North Port Ghalib🐢 Turtle & Dugong Bay🏖️ Sandy Entry
Abu Dabbab diving is Marsa Alam’s most famous house reef – turtle bay, dugong bay and guitar shark bay in one. Two reefs with seagrass meadow in the middle, sandy easy entry. Perfect for beginners, snorkelers, photographers and daily diving for all levels.
Quick Facts – At a Glance
Depth0 – 25mShallow to medium
LevelAll LevelsBeginner to pro
AccessShore & BoatSandy entry
Visibility20 – 30mClear water
CurrentNone / MildVery calm
Best TimeAll YearYear-round
WHY ABU DABBAB IS SPECIAL
Only bay in Egypt where you have high chance to see turtles + dugong + guitar shark in one dive. Seagrass meadow feeds them daily – turtles resident, dugong lucky, guitar shark on sand.
Walk from beach bar, sandy entry, dive north reef or south reef or seagrass. Ideal for beginners, Discover Scuba, training and photographers. 1-2 hours easy dive, no current, max 25m.
✓ All Levels • Beginners OK
🚤 Boat Diving – With Lunch
Daily boat from Port Ghalib combines Abu Dabbab with nearby sites like Marsa Mubarak. 2 dives, lunch included, small groups max 6. Uses same transfer system 50% OFF.
✓ 2 Dives • Lunch Included
🌙 Night Diving – Different World
Same bay at night = completely different. Spanish dancer, octopus, sleeping turtles, hunting lionfish. One of Red Sea’s best night dives – seagrass glows with life.
✓ Best Night Dive in Marsa Alam
📋 Practical Info
📍 Location: 30km north of Port Ghalib, 75km north of Marsa Alam Airport
🏖️ Entry: Sandy beach, super easy, no current – best for first timers
🚻 Facilities: Beach bar, restaurant, toilets, sunbeds, rinse tanks
⏱️ Best Time: Early morning 7-9AM for dugong, afternoon for turtles grazing
Abu Dabbab Bay is daily accessible with Grace Travel – shore diving from beach or boat diving from Port Ghalib. Hotel pickup, equipment, guide, lunch on boat days, 50% OFF transfers. This page is linked from the main map: https://grace-travel.com/abu-dabbab-turtle-bay/
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