Oct 29, 2025
Highly recommended - great organization & team on site - Highly recommended ☺️
We made the trip in October 2025.
From the beginning there was a WhatsApp contact who took care of everything organizational. It was asked if the transfer arrived and how our experience was. We felt in good hands.
The trip to the manatee and the turtles was unique. The staff on board were super helpful, friendly and paid 100% attention to the safety of guests and also animals. We received a safety instruction at the beginning and during the snorkeling we always made sure that people did not get too close to the animals.
Drinks were offered all the time and a varied meal during the break.
It was a great atmosphere and a really recommended trip. A big thank you to everyone 🙏
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sep 13, 2025
Very nice trip - Very nice trip, 2x snorkeled: beautiful coral and 2 giant turtles seen. Lunch was very well provided. Very friendly crew who were not at all intrusive as on other excursions. All in all a must!
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Aug 22, 2025
A moment to cherish! - Despite a group activity of 30 people, it was still a personal and unforgettable experience.
Review provided by Viator
Aug 21, 2025
Turtles, manatees, dolphins, coral reefs - First: it was very good!
We were picked up from our hotel at 7am and then drove a bit more than an hour to Port Gahlib. There we had to fill out some paperwork and got an introduction. The tour had 2 stops and a lunch on board. At the first stop (about 15min boat trip) we saw huge turtles and a manatee. That was very cool. Then we drove to the second stop. Along the way, dolphins swam with our boat and did tricks. At the second stop we saw a very nice coral reef with many colorful fish. Afterwards we had delicious lunch on board.
Conclusion:
We saw everything we wanted to see:)
The tour guides were all very nice!
The food was good.
Tour duration ~6hours + drive to the hotel
Even if it was a busy day we can highly recommend the tour because we collected many great photos and memories :)
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Oct 3, 2025
Nice to do - Very nice experience. The sea in Marsa Mubarak is spectacular, the water clear. We saw the turtles, a special meeting. The guide was prepared and made us always feel safe. The organization was punctual and the transfer comfortable. We also received a good lunch on the nace. Good value for money, worth 40 euros.
Review provided by Viator
Jun 20, 2025
No sea cows but cool sea turtles. - The pick up went smoothly and no problems getting on the boat around 9. Unfortunately there was like an hour of additional paperwork to fill out so the boat didn't leave until 10.
The main guide spoke English, the others spoke enough to get by. He advised us that we may not see any sea cows- that was kind of a bummer.
The first stop were some coral, but I thought there would be more fish. There were a couple screaming kids on the boat and one went into complete melt down mode when his parents brought him the water.
I enjoyed swimming without a life jacket. It was peaceful. There were a few non dangerous jellyfish, unfortunately fewer non jellyfish.
The highlight of the was definitely the sea turtles. There were only two or three but they were majestic looking. The guide said one was 150 years old. Unfortunately because we were in a National Park and life jackets were required- it limited my mobility to swim freer. The law makes sense, it keeps more humans farther away from annoying the turtles.
The turtles did swim up near the surface and that was neat. Also cool to see the fish clean the turtles shells. Probably every high schooler in the US learned about it in high school as an example of a symbiotic relationship.
The late lunch was good. Delicious options for vegetarians- my favorite was the eggplant dip. The watermelon was refreshing.
I paid the photographer $30. I'll be curious how those come out.
Marked down a star for the lack of sea cows, the screaming kids and the guides and boat workers who were smoking during the tour.
The first is kind of misleading marketing. The second- they should set a minimum age or make it adults only or have a kid free option.
I know the third is common in Egypt- but the guides and workers smoking while I'm trying to enjoy the beauty of the Red Sea- is just not a good look.
Review provided by Viator
Sep 21, 2025
No manatees seen - Unfortunately no manatees seen. 1 sea turtle. Food fine
Divers liked it, though. House Reef Port Ghalib is much nicer for snorkeling.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jun 30, 2025
Trip in itself is OK. - The day itself is ok. The pick-up is quite punctual, the supervisors are also very friendly and helpful. However, the intention was to see manatees. There are at least 6 large ships around the grazing area of the manatees and turtles with at least 25 snorkelers / divers on board each time. When a manatee was suddenly spotted, dinghies sprung from all sides to show the animal to everyone. The result was that the manatee was startled by all the tumult and that the animal hurriedly swam away from the pack. I know it's a little too late to give my own verdict because I've seen just as much guilt in it as I've taken part in to get a glimpse of this rarity. But wouldn't it be better to leave these animals alone and make sure the word rarity isn't turned into extinct..? Again, you can already see the effects of global warming very well. Many corals have already died and the large quantities of fish have already been significantly reduced. Turtles can also be found snorkeling with ease in front of your own hotel. I was going to have given just a little more stars if the boat photo pictured here had also effectively been the boat we had sailed with. However, this is not the case here.
Review provided by Viator
Aug 24, 2025
Last-Minute Cancellation and Rough Seas - We did not receive confirmation of our pick-up time until we contacted the company ourselves just 8 hours before the cruise, only to be told it was canceled without explanation. They rescheduled it for another day, but sea conditions were very rough, making the experience unpleasant and causing seasickness. The water was too murky to see anything, and despite an early departure, we waited over an hour at the dock before leaving. Overall, it was disappointing and poorly organized.
Review provided by Viator
Jul 9, 2025
No respect for the animals - I was really excited to snorkel with dugongs and turtles, but unfortunately the experience was quite upsetting due to the behavior of the tour guides. Instead of allowing the animals to swim peacefully in their natural environment, the guides constantly chased after them underwater. This made the animals visibly stressed and disturbed, ruining the sense of tranquility and respect that should be part of such an encounter.
The aggressive approach by the guides felt disrespectful to the wildlife as a whole. It took away from the magical experience I was hoping for, and instead left me feeling uncomfortable and disappointed. I truly believe these gentle creatures deserve to be observed calmly and respectfully, not harassed for the sake of a better photo or closer interaction.
I hope future tours prioritize the well-being of the animals and teach visitors how to appreciate them without causing stress.
Review provided by Viator