Equinox & Abu Dabbab

turtles and dugong

The Program

BY SPEEDBOAT

We will take you first by air-conditioned mini-bus to the port of Hermes, located approximately 35 kilometers south of Marsa Alam airport. From there, we will start by speedboat. At the beginning, we will try to encounter the dugong living there to snorkel with it.

Afterwards, we will take the speedboat to Abu Dabbab Bay, which is only five minutes away, to snorkel the colorful reef and observe the sea turtles feeding on the sea grass meadow. After about three hours, we will safely take you back to your hotel.

The trip can be booked for the morning or the afternoon.

The minimum number of people on a speedboat is 4 and the maximum is 8.

Manatee/ Dugong (Dugong dugon)

The Dugong can reach up to four, but usually three meters in length and weigh anywhere from 230 to 900, but usually around 400 kg. The front flippers, which are 35 to 45 cm long, are used for propulsion by young Dugongs, whereas adult Dugongs primarily use these flippers for steering while relying on the tail fluke for propulsion. Dugongs can move at approximately 10 km/h, with double the speed in times of urgency. Dugongs are purely herbivorous, feeding on seagrass. They are believed to live for over 60 years.

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Infos

The price includes rental snorkel equipment, guide, drinks, snacks, and transfers.

Please bring towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, and good vibes.

To remember the day, you can purchase underwater photos and videos from our cameraman after the excursion.

Prices

Adults p.p.: 50 €

Children (4-11 y.) p.p.: 30 €