Marsa Alam in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Marsa Alam? Make it a sea day. Here is how to spend one perfect day on the Red Sea — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

A snorkelling trip to the Dolphin House.

Swim with turtles at Abu Dabbab.

Relax on the beach as the sun sets.

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Marsa Alam — prices per person.

Marsa Alam in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Marsa Alam in one day?

Yes — take a morning dolphin snorkelling trip, swim with turtles at Abu Dabbab in the afternoon, and relax on the beach at sunset.

What is the best one-day tour in Marsa Alam?

A dolphin-house snorkelling trip or a dugong-and-turtle bay tour is the signature one-day experience.

Is one day enough in Marsa Alam?

One day covers a reef and the dolphins; add days for diving, desert safaris and a Luxor trip.