Dahab: Semi-Submarine Reef Cruise + Optional Snorkel Stop
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See coral reefs and marine life from a glass-walled semi-submarine departing from Dahab. Stay dry in the observation lounge or choose an optional snorkel stop at a nearby reef.
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Duration 2 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
Pickup offeredIncluded from most Dahab hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Live guideEnglish
4.4
See coral reefs and marine life from a glass-walled semi-submarine departing from Dahab. Stay dry in the observation lounge or choose an optional snorkel stop at a nearby reef.
See coral reefs and marine life from a glass-walled semi-submarine departing from Dahab. Stay dry in the observation lounge or choose an optional snorkel stop at a nearby reef.
Reserve now & pay laterNothing charged today — only pay when your trip is confirmed
Duration 2 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
Pickup offeredIncluded from most Dahab hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Live guideEnglish
- •Glass-walled underwater viewing lounge
- •Coral reef and fish views without getting in the water
- •Optional snorkel stop at a nearby reef
- •Soft drink included onboard
- •Suitable for families and non-swimmers
Board a semi-submarine at Dahab marina and watch coral formations and tropical fish through wide underwater windows. It’s an easy way to experience the Red Sea without swimming, with comfortable seated viewing and clear photo opportunities. The cruise includes a safety briefing a...
Semi-submarine cruise
Access to the underwater observation lounge
Soft drink
Basic snorkel equipment and guidance if included in selected option
Air-conditioned seating or onboard photo session if included in selected option
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off unless included in selected option
Meeting Point
Dahab Public Beach, Egypt Submarine Fleet / Egypt Submarine Center, Dahab, Egypt. Enter through the security check at the beach entrance and look for guides in yellow T-shirts.
Open in Google MapsHotel Pickup(Optional)
Included from most Dahab hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
What to Bring
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Swimwear
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Towel
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Sunscreen
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Sunglasses
Know Before You Go
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before — full refund
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Safety briefing takes place before the underwater viewing
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Optional swim/snorkel stop runs weather permitting
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Pickup/drop-off is in Dahab and only included on some options
Highlights
- •Glass-walled underwater viewing lounge
- •Coral reef and fish views without getting in the water
- •Optional snorkel stop at a nearby reef
- •Soft drink included onboard
- •Suitable for families and non-swimmers
Full description
Board a semi-submarine at Dahab marina and watch coral formations and tropical fish through wide underwater windows. It’s an easy way to experience the Red Sea without swimming, with comfortable seated viewing and clear photo opportunities. The cruise includes a safety briefing a...
Includes
Semi-submarine cruise
Access to the underwater observation lounge
Soft drink
Basic snorkel equipment and guidance if included in selected option
Air-conditioned seating or onboard photo session if included in selected option
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off unless included in selected option
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Dahab Public Beach, Egypt Submarine Fleet / Egypt Submarine Center, Dahab, Egypt. Enter through the security check at the beach entrance and look for guides in yellow T-shirts.
Open in Google MapsHotel Pickup(Optional)
Included from most Dahab hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
Important Information
What to Bring
- •
Swimwear
- •
Towel
- •
Sunscreen
- •
Sunglasses
Know Before You Go
- •
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before — full refund
- •
Safety briefing takes place before the underwater viewing
- •
Optional swim/snorkel stop runs weather permitting
- •
Pickup/drop-off is in Dahab and only included on some options
Traveler Photos
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Overall rating
4.4/5
based on 5 reviews
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Paulina
September 2025|Egypt
It wasn't crowded, and you could see a lot of fish up close. However, you have to get there yourself and it's a bit out of the way. The windows are a bit blurry at the bottom because of the curvature. Unfortunately, you didn't see anything except fish and coral. As a drink, you get Sprite poured into the cup twice. Unfortunately, we had to wait a really long time before it started. Actually, we were told to be there half an hour early, so 12:30. To get on the ship at all, we had to wait about 1 hour. Before we started, we had to wait on the boat for over 20 minutes. That was really annoying. Also, we weren't told why we were still waiting. Besides, you couldn't pick when to go down into the submarine. The air conditioning in the submarine is super cold. Still, it was nice.
K
May 2025|United States
The views below were just lovely, we circled one large and semi shallow area of reef that was absolutely full of fish and so many colors and types of coral! And since you’re sitting in an AC boat, you can easily take pictures and videos. The views above surface were pretty awesome too, mountains and windsurfers and a good view of the beach line. The only thing that made it tricky for me is the location. Coming from Assala it’s quite far down to this beach and the taxi dropped me at the wrong location twice! Use Interpris hotel or Dahab Yacht marina as your dropoff location if coming by taxi. Also, they could improve the rickety board they use to load passengers on and off the boat. They did offer fruit cocktails and drinks at the start which you had to order extra. Otherwise they provided small cups of Sprite.
Mohamed
July 2024|United Arab Emirates
My wife and I loved the experience and it is in a way an alternative to diving, if you are not going to dive.
Routri traveler
December 2023|United Kingdom
Amazing experience! The guides were so kind and just left us to it when we went into our own little worlds staring at the sunlight coming through the top of the ocean!! The sealife was gorgeous!
Yasmina
August 2023|France
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FAQs about Dahab: Semi-Submarine Reef Cruise + Optional Snorkel Stop
No. You view the reefs and marine life from inside the semi-submarine through panoramic windows, so you can stay seated and dry.
Air-conditioned seating is available where offered on the vessel.
The cruise includes access to the glass-walled observation deck and a soft drink.
An onboard photo session may be available depending on the option you choose.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are typically offered on some options, but are not included for all bookings.