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In Marsa Shagra, in Abu Dabbab or on Marsa Mares bay: our hotels in northern Marsa Alam, chosen for diving Elphinstone Reef.
Elphinstone Reef is 12 km off the coast, north of Marsa Alam. Dive centers in Marsa Shagra, Abu Dabbab and Port Ghalib go there by speedboat or zodiac. Allow 30 to 45 minutes at sea, for two dives in half a day. Staying on this stretch of coast spares you a long drive before the boat.
Our selection only includes places you can book on Booking.com, chosen for diving.
Dive village in Marsa Alam
Elphinstone Reef: 9.8 km
A dive village on a private beach, 22 km north of Marsa Alam. You dive the village house reef from the beach, and Elphinstone Reef is 9.8 km away as the crow flies.
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Resort in Marsa Alam
Elphinstone Reef: 9.6 km
A 4-star seafront resort in Abu Dabbab, with its own dive center. It has a private beach and four pools, and Elphinstone Reef is 9.6 km away as the crow flies.
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Resort in Marsa Alam
Elphinstone Reef: 31 km
A 5-star hotel on Marsa Mares bay, 8 km from Marsa Alam airport. You snorkel on site, and diving goes through an outside dive center.
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On the coast north of Marsa Alam, in Marsa Shagra, in Abu Dabbab or near Port Ghalib. Dive centers in these three places reach the reef in 30 to 45 minutes at sea.
Advanced level, and confidence in current. Do one or two easier dives first to find your feet again.
Yes, the full visa is mandatory.
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