What level of diving experience is required for Marsa Asalay?

Marsa Asalay is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Marsa Asalay?

At Marsa Asalay, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Marsa Asalay located?

Marsa Asalay is located in Egypt, in the Marsa Alam region (coordinates: 25.1559, 34.8542).

Marsa Asalay Diving - Marsa Alam, Egypt

Marsa Asalay is a beginner-friendly bay dive south of Marsa Alam, featuring a sheltered inlet with pristine coral gardens and calm waters. The site offers a gentle reef slope with excellent hard coral diversity, hosting families of anemonefish, schools of chromis, and foraging parrotfish. The bay's sandy bottom is frequented by blue-spotted stingrays and the occasional guitar shark. With its easy access and reliable conditions, Marsa Asalay is a favorite for morning dives and a perfect introduction to Red Sea reef diving.