Marsa Mubarak
Marsa Mubarak
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Francesca
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Jul 2024 • Couples
We decided to do the snorkeling tour in Marsa Mubarak through MTS and more than regretted our decision. After being picked up at the hotel especially in the morning at 07:10, we were allowed to wait another 90 minutes on the boat after about 90 minutes of driving before it even left. The crew members only told us on request that the reason for this was the Coast Guard’s safety check (we couldn’t verify if it actually was - but it was very annoying).
After finally starting, we went to the first bay. There all had to put on life jackets and we were brought near the shore with an inflatable boat. There was no way to do without the life jackets. Mine smelled extremely bad and I felt very uncomfortable with it. Once in the water, the entire group always had to stay close together. We could actually see the manatee living there as well as two turtles. But already on site we felt sorry for the animals and regretted having taken part in such a trip. The three animals were observed by crowds of tourists. Our boat was not the only thing that had docked there at the time. In addition, some people had no respect for the animals and swam very close to them. Disaster!
After this stop we continued. It didn't really get any better. We were touted an incredibly great coral reef. Again, you had to snorkel in company. Compared to the house reef of our hotel, however, the reef was extremely boring. Yeah, there were some fish there. But all in all also very few and little diversity. Afterwards we finally had lunch at 1:45 p.m. This one, too, was delayed because two divers were traveling much longer than the rest and then all had to wait for these two anyway ... immediately after the meal we could have snorkeled again alone on the same reef as before. We didn't do that. Afterwards we finally went back to the port where we had to wait again until we were allowed to enter.
At 5pm will finally be back at the hotel. The trip ultimately took over an hour longer than MTS had announced.
We would never go on this tour again! And wouldn't recommend it either. Due to the good average ratings, we chose this tour despite the past negative reviews. Please don't make the same mistake as us!
After finally starting, we went to the first bay. There all had to put on life jackets and we were brought near the shore with an inflatable boat. There was no way to do without the life jackets. Mine smelled extremely bad and I felt very uncomfortable with it. Once in the water, the entire group always had to stay close together. We could actually see the manatee living there as well as two turtles. But already on site we felt sorry for the animals and regretted having taken part in such a trip. The three animals were observed by crowds of tourists. Our boat was not the only thing that had docked there at the time. In addition, some people had no respect for the animals and swam very close to them. Disaster!
After this stop we continued. It didn't really get any better. We were touted an incredibly great coral reef. Again, you had to snorkel in company. Compared to the house reef of our hotel, however, the reef was extremely boring. Yeah, there were some fish there. But all in all also very few and little diversity. Afterwards we finally had lunch at 1:45 p.m. This one, too, was delayed because two divers were traveling much longer than the rest and then all had to wait for these two anyway ... immediately after the meal we could have snorkeled again alone on the same reef as before. We didn't do that. Afterwards we finally went back to the port where we had to wait again until we were allowed to enter.
At 5pm will finally be back at the hotel. The trip ultimately took over an hour longer than MTS had announced.
We would never go on this tour again! And wouldn't recommend it either. Due to the good average ratings, we chose this tour despite the past negative reviews. Please don't make the same mistake as us!
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Written July 10, 2024
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Елена М.
Barysaw, Belarus110 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Marsa Mubarak with Speedy (+20 10 6461 9505). If you have not been on a yacht and want to try this type of vacation, you can safely go. Unfortunately, they didn’t speak Russian on the ship, only English. or German (learn languages!!!), it’s good that we read the program and there were Russian speakers who understood English.
For those who do not swim or are afraid of depth, I would not recommend getting into a boat and going to see turtles. You won't take anything away there. We were in the reserve (like all ships in Port Ghalib) at about 10.00. Boats arrive from each vessel in the area where the turtle is located. EVERYONE wants to look and even touch when she beautifully begins to rise from the bottom to take a breath of air. The spectacle is mesmerizing (unless you receive a fin from a boat mate). Yes, there is a turtle(hee) with fish stuck together. I still don’t understand, did I see the same one, or different turtles?????. You must understand that your diver guide simply physically cannot keep track of everyone and pay attention, you must constantly be on alert. One good thing - you are wearing a mandatory vest! But when there is a second stop, you will be taken to the reef (there you can take off your vest for those who wish). But on the reef we saw not only nothing new, but also nothing interesting in terms of fish, only unusual corals (our reef at the hotel is much richer in fish). And then there’s snorkeling for about 1 hour... You can take beautiful photos against the backdrop of the sea, on a yacht, or parked excursion boats. But if you are after turtles and dugans, take your pick... Maybe we're unlucky?
For those who do not swim or are afraid of depth, I would not recommend getting into a boat and going to see turtles. You won't take anything away there. We were in the reserve (like all ships in Port Ghalib) at about 10.00. Boats arrive from each vessel in the area where the turtle is located. EVERYONE wants to look and even touch when she beautifully begins to rise from the bottom to take a breath of air. The spectacle is mesmerizing (unless you receive a fin from a boat mate). Yes, there is a turtle(hee) with fish stuck together. I still don’t understand, did I see the same one, or different turtles?????. You must understand that your diver guide simply physically cannot keep track of everyone and pay attention, you must constantly be on alert. One good thing - you are wearing a mandatory vest! But when there is a second stop, you will be taken to the reef (there you can take off your vest for those who wish). But on the reef we saw not only nothing new, but also nothing interesting in terms of fish, only unusual corals (our reef at the hotel is much richer in fish). And then there’s snorkeling for about 1 hour... You can take beautiful photos against the backdrop of the sea, on a yacht, or parked excursion boats. But if you are after turtles and dugans, take your pick... Maybe we're unlucky?
Written November 11, 2023
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Dominic d
Maastricht, The Netherlands93 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
First of all, the manatees and turtles here are beautiful! The area where you go snorkeling is 10 minutes from the harbor so you can get there in no time. But unfortunately, as a sun holiday goes, it is completely exploited.
8 large boats with 50 tourists each with snorkels in the water. They say that you go in small groups of 15 people, yes that's right, 15 people per rubber boat. Everything in the water at the same time and if there is a manatee or turtle everyone goes for it! So 200 people around 1 beautiful animal. Terrible….
8 large boats with 50 tourists each with snorkels in the water. They say that you go in small groups of 15 people, yes that's right, 15 people per rubber boat. Everything in the water at the same time and if there is a manatee or turtle everyone goes for it! So 200 people around 1 beautiful animal. Terrible….
Written August 2, 2023
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Aureldcl
Walhain, Belgium94 contributions
May 2024 • Family
We reached the site on foot from our hotel at 6:30 a.m. to hope to avoid the crowds. We saw several turtles, the dugong and went around the beautiful reef where we were able to see, among other things, an eagle ray. We did the same thing again at the end of the day with our teenagers and had the chance to see the same thing again in slightly different co-editions (more people).
The site is absolutely not protected and a maddening number of boats and tourists come there every day. Most are respectful.
Others, led by guides who shout and get agitated as soon as they see the poor dugong, approach, want the photo or video that they will publish on the networks... Too bad, he doesn't actually no more for the poor animal to go away.
I don't know how much longer this show will remain accessible, as profit is more important than preserving the environment.
In summary, observe and enjoy your luck if this is the case but never disturb or touch these animals... You are at their home...
The site is absolutely not protected and a maddening number of boats and tourists come there every day. Most are respectful.
Others, led by guides who shout and get agitated as soon as they see the poor dugong, approach, want the photo or video that they will publish on the networks... Too bad, he doesn't actually no more for the poor animal to go away.
I don't know how much longer this show will remain accessible, as profit is more important than preserving the environment.
In summary, observe and enjoy your luck if this is the case but never disturb or touch these animals... You are at their home...
Written May 9, 2024
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irene a
Campi Bisenzio, Italy3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Anna Fholle is a professional, empathetic, kind, organizational ability that has been seen from the beginning to the end of the day.
Thank you for the wonderful experience you gave me.
Thanks also to the crew of the Faster for the welcome with sympathy, kindness and organization. Great food and for having had an eye for vegetarians.
You're a good team.
I highly recommend everyone to try this experience, it is really worth it.
Thank you, thank you and thank you again
Thank you for the wonderful experience you gave me.
Thanks also to the crew of the Faster for the welcome with sympathy, kindness and organization. Great food and for having had an eye for vegetarians.
You're a good team.
I highly recommend everyone to try this experience, it is really worth it.
Thank you, thank you and thank you again
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Written July 4, 2024
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gretolina
Grantola, Italy60 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
With Anna Fholle we spent a crazy day: boat trip with 2 stops during which Anna was our guide during the snorkeling. We saw turtles, dugongs, stonefish, clownfish. Contact her on IG or Facebook if you want to live an authentic experience with a prepared, helpful and passionate person.
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Written July 7, 2024
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Nina K
7 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Everyone comes for dugong and turtles, but they only stay if the seagrass is protected. Boat tourists must therefore wear a life jacket and not touch the animals. But no one controls the tourists who run into the water from the beach with fins, tearing out all the small seagrass plants. This causes more damage to the bay and animals every year.
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Written August 23, 2024
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Valentin A
Brasov, Romania7 contributions
Jun 2022
Just coming back from Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort ,I was a little bit disappointed because I didn't see any dugong there and only 2 turtles visiting Marsa Mubarak bay every day during a week. I tried different hours even at 6 a.m. but nothing .This happened perhaps because every day 7-8 boats are coming in the bay with a lot of tourists chasing to see dugongs and maybe the animals are not very comfortable with such a number of people around.
Written June 16, 2022
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Monika Š
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Couples
We’ve seen dugong and see turtle there and it took only one visit. Great experience. There’s also a nice coral reef. The only disadvantage is that it’s quite crowded. The beach is very famous for it’s inhabitants so there’s many boats coming there. But still worth to visit.
Written July 25, 2022
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Giulia
2 contributions
May 2024 • Family
it was an unforgettable trip and this above all thanks to ANNA FHOLLE who gave us the opportunity to swim with turtles and dugong :)
We contacted Anna on Instagram after reading the various reviews here and it was a wonderful discovery! A professional and charismatic guide who always puts the customer FIRST, contact her because the opportunities she offers are many!!
We contacted Anna on Instagram after reading the various reviews here and it was a wonderful discovery! A professional and charismatic guide who always puts the customer FIRST, contact her because the opportunities she offers are many!!
Written June 19, 2024
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Анна, уточните, пожалуйста, у кого Вs покупали экскурсию в Марса Мубарак?
Written October 14, 2021
заказывали экскурсию у гида от Феерия Мандрив, Валид зовут.
Written October 29, 2021
Sarò a Marsa Alam a novembre... il periodo è buono per fare questa escursione?
Written September 12, 2019
Ciao, consigliatissima Marsa Mubarak,io ci sono stato a febbraio e maggio e non ho mai utilizzato la muta . A febbraio acqua un po piu fresca ma sopportabilissima e sicuramente meno via vai di barche nella baia. Se alloggerai al fayrouz ci arrivi a piedi con una passeggiata di una decina di minuti. Troverai un tipo della sicurezza che controllerà se hai il giubbino!! Spettacolare .... tartarughe, murene e razze a pochi metri dalla riva. Buona vacanza!!
Written October 8, 2019
Dobrý den všem. Jak to teď vypadá se stavbou hotelu v zátoce? Ráda bych stihla návštěvu ještě před otevřením toho resortu. Takže buď raději už letos v říjnu a nebo až příští rok květen?
Written September 10, 2019
Лучше другой отель здесь безветренный залив
Written August 12, 2019
Rasta
Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock, Germany
Hat jemand direkt einen Geldautomaten am Flugplatz Marsa Alam oder in der coraya Bucht gesehen ?
Dort soll man am günstigsten Landeswährung bekommen…
Written June 27, 2019
Bonjour, non désolée je n'ai pas vu...
Written August 27, 2019
Ciao, tra qualche settimana alloggeremo al fayrouz. Ci hanno detto che questa spiaggia si raggiunge a piedi in pochi minuti. Purtroppo alcuni ci hanno anche detto che è obbligatorio il salvagente. Altri invece dicono che non è necessario. Qualcuno sa esattamente cosa è obbligatorio e cosa no? Grazie in anticipo.
Written May 26, 2019
La prima volta che siamo andati non avevamo il giubbotto e la seconda ne avevamo 2 anche se eravamo in 4 !! Comunque fuori dal villaggio c'è un tipo che vi chiederà il nr della Camera e mostrerà un regolamento che dice che per lo snorkeling è obbligatorio il giubbotto!!cmq li puoi noleggiare presso il centro diving a 2,50 €
Written May 31, 2019
Hello, it is now possible to use the Bay of Mubarak from the mainland. I am asking for information. I would like to answer this question
Written March 12, 2019
There is a review from 22 March 2019 by Joelyn from UK claiming that when staying in Holton Nubian it is possible to access the water from the beach.
Written April 22, 2019
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