Marine Biologist’s Snorkeling Guide

Discover the underwater wonders of the red sea

Guide to the 100+ Red Sea fish species
that you are most likely to see

overview of the most common fish species in the Red Sea
overview of the most common fish species in the Red Sea

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Language versions: English –Italian – Danish and we are working on German and Polish versions

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Egypt’s top snorkeling destinations

Many beautiful places in Hurghada to go snorkeling in the Red Sea

Snorkeling in Hurghada

Easy house reefs just steps from your hotel, calm bays, an excellent visibility year-round. Explore Makadi Bay’s pristine corals or take a boat trip.

✓ House reefs ✓ All budgets ✓ Direct flights

Sharm El-Sheikh provides many options to go snorkeling in really nice places

Snorkeling in Sharm el Sheikh

Home to legendary Ras Mohammed National Park. Dramatic drop-offs and frequent sea turtle encounters. Best for confident snorkelers.

✓ Ras Mohammed ✓ Turtles & rays ✓ Premium sites

Turtle in the Red Sea

Snorkeling in Marsa Alam

Meet resident turtles at bays, and explore untouched reefs. Egypt’s most authentic destination with fewer crowds.

✓ Big fish ✓ Quiet bays ✓ Turtle paradise

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Meet the author

I’m a marine biologist and have been exploring Egypt’s reefs since 1995—first as a diving instructor, and for the last 15 years, as a snorkeler and photographer with my family. I’ve personally taken every photo in my guide and on this website to show you exactly what the Red Sea has to offer