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Marsa Assalaya
Marsa Assalaya, also known as Sharm Assalaya, is a shallow, protected bay located just south of Marsa Alam city. It’s one of the best shore diving and training sites in the area, perfect for beginner divers, snorkelers, and underwater photographers seeking calm waters and rich marine biodiversity.
Key Features
📍 Location: 11 km north of Marsa Alam
🤿 Access Type: Shore entry
🌊 Depth Range: 2 to 18 meters
🪸 Famous For: Turtles, seagrass meadows, reef walls
🧭 Dive Level: Beginner to Intermediate
📸 Ideal For: Training, snorkeling, macro photography
🕒 Best Time to Dive: Year-round
Feature Details
📍 Location: 11 km north of Marsa Alam
🤿 Access Type: Shore entry
🌊 Depth Range: 2 to 18 meters
🪸 Famous For: Turtles, seagrass meadows, reef walls
🧭 Dive Level: Beginner to Intermediate
📸 Ideal For: Training, snorkeling, macro photography
🕒 Best Time to Dive: Year-round
Marsa Assalaya
Marsa Assalaya, also known as Sharm Assalaya, is a shallow, protected bay located just south of Marsa Alam city. It’s one of the best shore diving and training sites in the area, perfect for beginner divers, snorkelers, and underwater photographers seeking calm waters and rich marine biodiversity.
Key Features
📍 Location: 11 km north of Marsa Alam
🤿 Access Type: Shore entry
🌊 Depth Range: 2 to 18 meters
🪸 Famous For: Turtles, seagrass meadows, reef walls
🧭 Dive Level: Beginner to Intermediate
📸 Ideal For: Training, snorkeling, macro photography
🕒 Best Time to Dive: Year-round
Features & Topography
Marsa Assalaya is a crescent-shaped bay with gentle sandy slopes and seagrass beds in the central lagoon. On either side of the bay, fringing reefs offer vibrant coral gardens and small caverns for exploration.
The eastern reef is ideal for spotting turtles and small rays.
The western reef features pinnacles, coral bommies, and macro life.
Easy shore entry and calm conditions make it a top pick for night dives and PADI courses. Its protected structure makes it a safe and relaxed dive, even when wind or waves affect offshore sites.
Marine Life
Marsa Assalaya is famous for its gentle, close-up marine encounters. Expect to find:
🐢 Green turtles grazing in the seagrass
🦀 Ghost pipefish, seahorses, and nudibranchs
🐟 Goatfish, lionfish, clownfish, and parrotfish
🐙 Octopus, cuttlefish, and moray eels hiding in reef crevices
Occasionally, eagle rays and blacktip reef sharks pass by. It’s a paradise for macro enthusiasts and those who enjoy slow-paced, observational diving.
Diving Conditions
📅 Best Time to Dive
Marsa Assalaya is a year-round site, with excellent conditions in spring and autumn.
🌊 Water Conditions
Temperature: 22°C (Jan) to 30°C (Aug)
Visibility: 10 to 20 meters
Currents: Mild to none – very safe for beginners
Best Practices
Ideal for try dives, refresher courses, and night dives
Use neutral buoyancy to protect seagrass beds and coral patches
Bring a macro lens for photography – the critter life is incredible
Great for combining snorkeling and scuba in one trip
Diving Conditions
📅 Best Time to Dive
Marsa Assalaya is a year-round site, with excellent conditions in spring and autumn.
🌊 Water Conditions
Temperature: 22°C (Jan) to 30°C (Aug)
Visibility: 10 to 20 meters
Currents: Mild to none – very safe for beginners
Best Practices
Ideal for try dives, refresher courses, and night dives
Use neutral buoyancy to protect seagrass beds and coral patches
Bring a macro lens for photography – the critter life is incredible
Great for combining snorkeling and scuba in one trip
All dives with Dive & Discover include a detailed safety and environmental briefing to ensure maximum enjoyment and safety with minimal impact on the marine ecosystem.
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