Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov · Moderate current · 21.5–29.5°C (coldest Feb, warmest Aug)
- Current
- Moderate
- Water temperature
- 21.5–29.5°C (coldest Feb, warmest Aug)
- Visibility
- 12–35m: House reefs and offshore walls are usually clearer than seagrass bays; wind and plankton change conditions.
- Experience
- Abu Dabbab and sheltered house reefs suit Open Water divers.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Possible at Elphinstone, especially on suitable offshore dives; no guaranteed month map.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
Abu Dabbab Bay
Abu Dabbab Bay: Seagrass bed.
2–18m · Mild current
Elphinstone Reef
Elphinstone Reef: Offshore wall.
5–70m · Strong current
Marsa Mubarak
Marsa Mubarak: Seagrass habitat.
2–25m · Mild current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsEasy. Fly to RMF. Typical trip $–$$.
Route overview
Easy
Day trips from a coastal base, about 1h from the airport, then a short boat.
Airport options
RMF
Marsa Alam International Airport
About 20–90 minutes by road depending on the resort
Typical trip cost
$–$$
under $2,000 to $2,000–4,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- House-reef packages can remain below USD 2,000 for a week; Elphinstone, Abu Dabbab and boat supplements add materially.
- A current Abu Dabbab entry fee is EGP 650 on one major operator list.
Permit or park fee
What you pay
Fees are site-specific rather than one universal wristband. One current 2026 list charges EGP 650 for Abu Dabbab entry
confirm all supplements.
How it works
Operators handle park, coastguard and special-site access. Use licensed CDWS providers.