The Calm Side of the Red Sea

Marsa Assalaia is a quiet, sandy bay located just south of Marsa Alam town. Known for its shallow depth, calm conditions, and easy shore access, it's a perfect site for entry-level divers, training dives, and relaxed exploration. Despite its simplicity, the site offers surprising biodiversity thanks to a mix of seagrass beds and coral blocks scattered along both sides of the bay.

Whether you're a beginner discovering the underwater world for the first time, or a photographer looking for stable conditions to capture marine life, Marsa Assalaia delivers a laid-back and rewarding Red Sea experience.

Depth: 3–15 meters

Visibility: 15–20 meters

Experience Level: Beginner – Intermediate

Spot Type: Bay Dive – Seagrass & Patch Coral Reefs

Dive Conditions: Extremely calm and safe; ideal for courses and try dives

Current Level: None to Very Mild

Marine Life Highlights:

– Juvenile reef fish and colorful anemonefish

– Moray eels, lionfish, and blue-spotted stingrays

– Nudibranchs, pipefish, and shrimp in coral patches

– Occasional sightings of turtles in the seagrass

Marsa Assalaia is one of those peaceful places that reminds you that beauty isn’t always in the big stuff. It’s about slow exploration, close-up encounters, and feeling completely at ease in the water — a favorite for dive schools and underwater photographers alike.