

Best for beginner divers, 2-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Marsalis Abu Galawa in Ras Mohammed National Park is a diverse site featuring a reef, wreck, seagrass beds, and a pinnacle. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 2 to 40 metres and an average depth of 12 metres. Access is by boat only, located 10 kilometres from the shore. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility between 5 and 30 metres. Hazards include boat traffic, sharp coral, and stonefish. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, angelfish, rays, moray eels, and nudibranchs. Night diving is permitted at this location, with typical dives lasting 50 minutes.
27.31148, 33.79995
The mooring point is located at the entrance of the lagoon.
Approximately an hour's sail from Hurghada.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 40m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
21-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, emperor angelfish, spotted eagle rays, giant moray eels, bluespotted fantail rays, nudibranchs, lionfish, and crocodilefish.
Yes, Marsalis Abu Galawa is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 2 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site, which is located 10 kilometres from the shore.
The best months to dive at Marsalis Abu Galawa are April and October.
Diving at Marsalis Abu Galawa in Hurghada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Marsalis Abu Galawa in Hurghada. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 27°C.
Divers at Marsalis Abu Galawa in Hurghada should be aware of stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Marsalis Abu Galawa in Hurghada typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Marsalis Abu Galawa in Hurghada typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.