Liveaboard Marsa Alam — Red Sea Dive Safaris from Marsa Alam Marina
Every Saturday from Marsa Alam Marina — the gateway to the southern Red Sea’s most remote shark and reef sites.
Marsa Alam Marina · All DiveSafariMaster departures from this marina · Every Saturday
Why Marsa Alam — closer to the sites that matter
Marsa Alam is the only practical starting point for the southern Red Sea’s signature dive sites. Daedalus Reef, Brothers Islands, Elphinstone, Sataya Dolphin House — all of them are closer, faster to reach and more productively dived from Marsa Alam Marina than from any other Egyptian port.
| Site | From Marsa Alam Marina | From Hurghada | Time saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daedalus Reef | ~8h overnight | 14–16h | Full diving day saved |
| Elphinstone Reef | ~1h | 6–7h | Half a diving day |
| Brothers Islands | ~12h overnight | 18–20h | Full diving day saved |
| Sataya Dolphin House | ~4h south | 10–12h | Half a diving day |
| Rocky Island · Zabargad | Viable in 7 nights | Not practical in 7 nights | Makes entire route possible |
For the Golden Mix and Deep South itineraries, departing from Hurghada is simply not practical within a 7-night trip. The far southern sites — Rocky Island and Zabargad — are exclusively accessible on a liveaboard departing from Marsa Alam. Southern Red Sea sites also receive fewer visiting liveaboards: Daedalus Reef typically has 3–5 boats anchored simultaneously, compared to 20 or more at northern sites during peak season.
Marsa Alam Marina — departure point and logistics
All DiveSafariMaster departures leave from Marsa Alam Marina — a purpose-built marina with dedicated liveaboard berths, located approximately 65 km south of Marsa Alam city. The Saturday schedule is consistent across all itineraries.
| Day | What happens | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Arrival & check-in | Check-in aboard from 18:00. Safety briefing + dinner. Transfer from Marsa Alam airport (45 min) or Hurghada airport (3h) — included for arrivals 12:00–18:00. |
| Sunday | First dives | Boat departs 06:00–13:00 (permit-dependent). First dive at the first site. 1–2 dives on diving days. |
| Mon–Fri | Full diving days | 18–21 dives scheduled across the week. Sites depend on itinerary and permit confirmation. |
| Saturday | Return & departure | Check-out 08:00. Group bus to Marsa Alam airport (~10:00) or Hurghada airport (~12:00–14:00). Airport transfers included within the defined timeframe from Hurghada airport. Transfer details → |
| Location | Distance from marina | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Marsa Alam airport (RMF) | ~65 km | ~45 min · included |
| Hurghada airport (HRG) | ~230 km | ~3h · included |
| Hurghada city hotels | ~230 km | Pickup 12:00–16:00 Saturday |
| Marsa Alam city hotels | ~65 km | Pickup 12:00–16:00 Saturday |
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Four itineraries departing Marsa Alam in 2026
All itineraries depart Saturday to Saturday from Marsa Alam Marina. MY JPMarine operates all routes. For the complete schedule and cabin availability see the booking widget below.
| Itinerary | Certification | Key sites | Dives | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🦈 Pelagic Trail | OWD & above | Daedalus, Elphinstone, Sataya | 18–21 | 813 € |
| Golden Mix Final 2026 | AOWD required | Daedalus, Sataya, St Johns, Rocky, Zabargad | 18–21 | 813 € |
| BDE — Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone | AOWD + 50 dives | Brothers Islands, Daedalus, Elphinstone | 17–21 | 813 € |
| Deep South — Secrets of Zabargad | AOWD required | Zabargad, Rocky Island, St Johns, Fury Shoal | ~20 | 938 € |
For a first liveaboard from Marsa Alam, the Pelagic Trail is the right starting point — open to OWD, covers three signature southern Red Sea sites in one week. AOWD divers wanting the deepest access to Daedalus and the full southern circuit should consider the Golden Mix — which ends permanently after the 2026 season.
Upgrade to AOWD During Your Trip
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver courses run aboard MY JPMarine every week. Complete your certification mid-trip and unlock the Red Trail at Daedalus Reef, Brothers Islands wall dives and the Golden Mix route on the same journey.
View Courses Aboard →Getting there — flights and transfers
From your front door to the dive deck in one Saturday. Direct flights reach Marsa Alam from multiple European cities. Transfer from both airports is included in every trip price.
| Departure city | Marsa Alam (RMF) | Hurghada (HRG) | Recommended airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | TUI (seasonal, Gatwick) | EasyJet, Wizz Air, TUI | HRG (more frequency) |
| Amsterdam | TUI Fly, Transavia | Transavia, EasyJet | RMF if direct available |
| Frankfurt | Air Cairo, TUI (seasonal) | Condor, Ryanair | RMF if direct available |
| Milan | Neos (seasonal) | Neos, Wizz Air | RMF if direct available |
| Brussels | TUI Fly | TUI Fly, Ryanair | RMF if direct available |
| Warsaw | Smartwings (seasonal) | Ryanair, LOT | HRG (more frequency) |
Marsa Alam (RMF) is the recommended airport when a direct flight is available — 45 minutes to the marina. Hurghada (HRG) has far more European connections and is also fully served with included transfer, though the journey is approximately 3 hours. Book flights arriving between 12:00 and 18:00 on Saturday to use the included transfer window.
Certification — what do you need?
| Feature | Open Water (OWD) | Advanced Open Water (AOWD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pelagic Trail | ✔ Eligible | ✔ Eligible |
| Golden Mix | ✘ Not eligible | ✔ Eligible |
| BDE — Shark Route | ✘ Not eligible | ✔ + 50 logged dives required |
| Deep South — Zabargad | ✘ Not eligible | ✔ Eligible |
| Daedalus Blue Trail (15–20m) | ✔ Hammerheads, whitetips | ✔ Yes |
| Daedalus Red Trail (25–40m) | ✘ Exceeds OWD depth limit | ✔ Schooling formations |
Photos by Franziska Stier
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Each route hand-crafted by our team. Solo divers, groups, and full charters welcome.
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MY JPMarine — all dives guided, zodiacs used for site drop-offs at offshore reefs. Photos by Franziska Stier
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