Elphinstone Reef Snorkel Excursion
One of the Red Sea's most celebrated reef systems
About this activity
Snorkel Elphinstone Reef's dramatic drop-offs, one of the Red Sea's most famous dive and snorkel sites, on a full-day boat trip from Marsa Alam.
Full description
After an early pickup and cruise out to the reef, snorkel along Elphinstone's dramatic wall in two sessions, with lunch onboard between them.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat cruise
- Mask, snorkel and fins
- Lunch onboard
- Soft drinks
Not included
- Marine park entry fee
- Gratuities
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓Snorkel one of the Red Sea's most celebrated reef systems
- ✓See dramatic near-vertical reef walls up close
- ✓Explore rich marine life at a renowned pinnacle reef
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Early pickup from your Marsa Alam hotel
- 2 Cruise to Elphinstone Reef
- 3 First snorkeling session along the reef wall
- 4 Lunch served onboard
- 5 Second snorkeling session
- 6 Cruise back and drop-off at your hotel
Places You'll Visit
Elphinstone Reef is an offshore coral reef in the southern Red Sea near Marsa Alam, Egypt, about 400 meters long, running north-south with sheer walls dropping past 100 meters. Reachable only by boat, it is a well-known dive site for oceanic whitetip and hammerhead shark sightings, with a natural rock arch near its southern plateau around 25 meters deep.
Why Choose This Tour
Elphinstone is renowned among divers and snorkelers alike for its dramatic scenery.
Hotel pickup and drop-off plus a full boat cruise included.
A proper meal served onboard during your day at the reef.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Full day (8 hours)
Marsa Alam, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
Frequently Asked Questions
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