DiverLux, a few questions on this thread if you don't mind. I've poked around and cannot seem to find where Sheikh Malek and Marsa Egla are. And is there a hotel at either spot? What do you think the options are of encountering a Dugong snorkeling at either of those places? I'm heading south after disembarking in Hrghada (Sept.) from a short-trip dive boat and will have about 10 days, am looking at El Quseir (possibly Roots Camp though it seems pricey for what it is) , at least a night in the Marsa Shagra Hotel just because of the architecture, and Marsa Shagra. Some diving, lots of snorkeling. Thanks!