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Tulip Resort €85 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Akassia Swiss Resort €139 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Dreams Beach Marsa Alam N/A 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Marina Lodge At Port Ghalib €73 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Veratour Elphinstone Marsa Alam N/A 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Dolphin House Reef (Sha'ab Samadai) 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Elphinstone reef” coastsandreefs.net
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Marsa Alam
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Attraction type: Reef
Activities: Scuba diving
Address: Marsa Alam
Egypt

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“Beautiful reef - sometimes big creatures!”
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5 of 5 stars
LothiansJack   76 contributions
Lothians
Apr 7, 2008
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Depending on the time of year there are big creatures to be found here and this is the main attraction. Currents are variable and dive guides often have to react to the conditions under the water, deviating from the brief as a result. I've had a few dives here and have seen hammerhead sharks (in the distance at 35m+ depth),... more

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Marsa Alam, Egypt