Marsa Alam port today: are boats running?
Today, Sat 14 Nov
Marsa Alam
Not confirmed yet today
Hamata
Not confirmed yet today
We haven't posted today's status yet. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll check whether your boat trip is going.
Boat trips from Marsa Alam only leave when the port is open. On windy days the port authorities close it, and then no excursion boat goes out, whichever company you booked with.
Wind in Marsa Alam: next three days
Marsa Alam
Now: north wind 26 km/h.
| Day | Wind | On a boat |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 26 km/hnorth | Some chop |
| Tomorrow | 27 km/hnorth | Some chop |
| Mon 16 Nov | 27 km/hnorth | Some chop |
Hamata
Now: north wind 23 km/h.
| Day | Wind | On a boat |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 23 km/hnorth | Some chop |
| Tomorrow | 28 km/hnorth-west | Some chop |
| Mon 16 Nov | 27 km/hnorth-west | Some chop |
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 30 minutes. Each day shows the strongest wind between 6:00 and 18:00, when the boats are out. Whether boats sail is up to the port authorities, and we update the status above when we know.
Boat trips from Marsa Alam
Sataya dolphin reef by yacht
Early start from Hamata port to the horseshoe reef known for its dolphins, two swim stops and lunch on board.
Dolphin House by boat
Yacht to Samadai reef with two hour-long swim stops among dolphins and coral, lunch and soft drinks included.
Hamata Island by boat
Yacht day from Hamata port: open-sea snorkelling at Sile Island, mangroves, Hamata reef and lunch on board.
Marsa Mubarak by boat
Two snorkelling stops by yacht: turtles in Marsa Mubarak bay and dugongs at Shoni Bay, with lunch included.
Questions about the port
Why does the port close?
Because of wind. When it blows hard, the open sea between the coast and the islands gets too rough for excursion boats and snorkelling, so the port authorities stop boats going out.
Who decides whether boats sail?
The port authorities, not the tour companies. When the port is closed, no excursion boat sails from Marsa Alam, whichever company you booked with.
When do you update this page?
Every morning, before the boats leave.
What can I do if the port is closed?
Trips on land usually run as normal: desert safaris, Luxor and Cairo day trips and city tours. See all tours in Marsa Alam.
Which months are windiest in Marsa Alam?
Our Marsa Alam weather by month page shows how many windy days each month usually has.
Not sure whether your trip is on?
Message us on WhatsApp +20 101 337 0369 or Telegram @sinbad_tour_bot, or call +20 100 687 2059. We answer 24/7.
