Marsa Alam Trip Overview
Enjoy amazing diving trip to Hamata islands from Marsa Alam, The small town of Hamata lends its name to the region opposite the Fury Shoal Reef system. This is the most southerly diving resort in the Egyptian Red Sea. The remoteness of this area, situated 180 km south of Marsa Alam, makes it the ultimate in ‘get away from it all’ diving. There are over 80 types of coral to discover in this region, all in excellent condition and inhabited by a rich variety of marine species.
Additional Info
Duration: 13 hours
Starts: Marsa Alam, Egypt
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Snorkeling
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Enjoy amazing diving trip to Hamata islands from Marsa Alam, The small town of Hamata lends its name to the region opposite the Fury Shoal Reef system. This is the most southerly diving resort in the Egyptian Red Sea. The remoteness of this area, situated 180 km south of Marsa Alam, makes it the ultimate in ‘get away from it all’ diving. There are over 80 types of coral to discover in this region, all in excellent condition and inhabited by a rich variety of marine species.
Itinerary
06:00: Pick-up from hotels from Marsa Alam,
A Marsaalamtours Representative will pick you up from your hotel at El Quseir, Port Ghalib, and Marsa Alam, Then drive to Hamata Harbour
From El Quseir to Hamata-Driving distance: 245 km.-Duration: 2 hours 47 mins.
From Port Ghalib to Hamata-Driving distance: 173 km.Duration: 2 hours 3 mins
from Marsa Alam to Hamata-Driving distance: 111 km.1 hours 18 mins.
Pick up time depends on your hotel location.
08:00: Arrival to Hamata harbor,
Arrival to Hamata harbor to get on board your boat, after Having your diving equipment begin sailing to Hamata islands that satisfies every diver’s desires.
The National Park agent will collect 2 Euro per person
10:00: First dive at Hamata,
Enjoy your first dive stop at Hamata Lagoon, The dive site offers as well an interesting cave system in the Red Sea, with colorful soft and hard corals in shallow waters and along the reefs. A very suitable for all (beginners )
12:30: Lunchtime,
Enjoy Egyptian lunch on the boat
14:00: Second dive at Hamata
Enjoy your second dive stop with your professional dive instructor
16:00: Back to Hamata marina
Sail back to Hamata Harbor
