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Manta ray · Egypt

Where to see manta rays in Egypt

Operators 5Season Mar–NovRegions 3Published prices 1Encounter formats 2
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About this list

A common trap when looking for places to see manta rays in Egypt is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the manta ray as a target species, 5 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: Hurghada, Safaga & Soma Bay and Sharm El Sheikh. Encounters are split into scuba diving and snorkeling. Two "manta ray tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. 1 of the 5 operators (20%) publishes prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. The 5 operators that state a season for manta ray programs in Egypt cluster in Mar–Nov. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.

Manta ray season in Egypt

Mar–Nov

  1. JanJanuary: not in season
  2. FebFebruary: not in season
  3. MarMarch: in season
  4. AprApril: in season
  5. MayMay: in season
  6. JunJune: in season
  7. JulJuly: in season
  8. AugAugust: in season
  9. SepSeptember: in season
  10. OctOctober: in season
  11. NovNovember: in season
  12. DecDecember: not in season

The months 5 operators state as their program season, combined. That is the operators' operating period, not a sighting guarantee; each operator's months are in the manta ray season table.

5 listed operators

Manta rays in Egypt, by region

Manta ray season

Manta rays in other countries

Other marine life in Egypt

Activities in Egypt

Frequently asked questions

Where can you see manta rays in Egypt?

5 operators name the manta ray as a target species. Main regions: Hurghada, Safaga & Soma Bay and Sharm El Sheikh.

Do you have to get in the water to see manta rays?

Formats on record: scuba diving and snorkeling. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.

When is manta ray season?

The 5 operators that state a season for manta ray programs in Egypt cluster in Mar–Nov. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear.

Will I definitely see them?

No. Manta rays are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.