Short answer: The Marsa Alam coast is long, so the harbour depends on the trip. Shorter trips often leave from Port Ghalib in the north, Samadai trips also leave from the coast near the town, and the Qulan Islands are reached from Hamata in the far south. Your quote always names the harbour and the meeting point.
Port Ghalib
Port Ghalib is a marina town on the coast north of Marsa Alam, about 4 km from Marsa Alam International Airport. Its marina is also an official port of entry for yachts arriving in Egypt. Day boats leave from here for the reefs nearby, such as Marsa Mubarak, and for sunset cruises.
The coast near Marsa Alam town
Boats for Samadai, the dolphin reef south-east of the town, also leave from harbours closer to Marsa Alam. The sail out takes well under an hour from there.
Hamata
Hamata lies in the far south, more than 100 km from Marsa Alam town. Boats for the Qulan Islands inside Wadi El Gemal National Park leave from here, so the day starts early for most hotels.
Which harbour suits which trip
| Trip | Usual harbour |
|---|---|
| Sunset cruise, reefs near Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib |
| Samadai (Dolphin House) | A harbour near Marsa Alam town, or as your quote states |
| Qulan Islands | Hamata |
What about Abu Dabbab?
Abu Dabbab, the bay known for turtles and seagrass, is not a boat stop. Boats may not drop swimmers inside the bay, so it is visited from the beach.
On the day
- Arrive at the harbour named on your quote a little before the departure time.
- Bring your passport or a copy. The port may check guests’ details before the boat leaves.
- The crew meets you at the meeting point on your quote.
- You pay the 75% balance to the operator before boarding, as your quote states.
Questions
- Which harbour is closest to my hotel? Tell us your hotel in your request. The harbour depends on where the operator keeps the yacht and where you want to go.
- Is a hotel transfer included? Only if it is written on your quote.
- What if the weather turns? If the port authority or your captain stops sailing, you choose a new date or a full refund.
See full-day private charter in Marsa Alam and sunset cruise in Marsa Alam. Staying further north? See private yacht charters in Hurghada. More about the city: private yacht charters in Marsa Alam.
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