Marina Lodge at Port Ghalib

Una maravilla, todo perfecto Llegamos tarde por la noche y nos recibió el mismo director, Shaban, súper amable y dispuesto a ayudarnos con todo lo que necesitábamos. Incluso nos permitieron utilizar todas las instalaciones y almorzar el día de nuestra salida. Es nuestro segundo viaje al Mar Rojo y, sin duda, Marina Lodge será nuestro lugar de referencia en Port Ghalib. Las habitaciones estaban impecables y decoradas especialmente para nuestra bienvenida. Las comidas, muy variadas y de excelente calidad. ¡Cada noche hay algún evento o espectáculo que no puedes perderte! El hotel cuenta con piscinas para adultos y niños (¡con toboganes y todo!), además de un centro de buceo que organiza excursiones y day trips para descubrir los increíbles fondos del Mar Rojo. En recepción, Bob se encargó de organizarnos todos los transportes y excursiones —¡un genio total! Además, unos amigos nuestros se alojaron allí la misma semana y también quedaron fascinados con el servicio, la comida y la atención del personal. A ellos también les permitieron utilizar todas las instalaciones el último día, incluso después de dejar la habitación, ya que su vuelo salía por la tarde-noche. Muchas gracias a todo el staff por hacer de nuestra estancia una experiencia inolvidable. 🌅

Qué cuando uno está tan a gusto, el tiempo se pasa volando. ¡Ya estamos organizando nuestra próxima visita!

The experience was so good that I decided to tell it like a fairy tale... because that's how I felt. Once upon a time, there was a traveler who, upon crossing the gates of a palace between the sea and the desert, felt like she was entering a fairy tale. From the moment she set foot there, she knew two days wouldn't be enough and she would do whatever it took to extend her stay. The first welcome was enchanting: the reception team, with bright smiles and impeccable disposition, greeted us as if we were royalty. Every subsequent visit was the same: quick responses, magical solutions, and the constant feeling of being in good hands. Nancy, the great princess of the kingdom, number one, shone especially brightly among them. Always attentive, with luminous energy and boundless kindness, she made me feel contained, supported, and accompanied, as if I had a royal title. She resolved any doubt as if she were brandishing a magic wand capable of ordering the world. The entertainment staff filled every corner with laughter and music. Among them, Abdo shone as the master of ceremonies: he organized unforgettable shows, and the fire show was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. In another corner of the palace, I met Ragab, the sage from the beauty salon. He spoke calmly and radiated joy, making me feel beautiful even before I tried his services. He was like a kind oracle who bestowed confidence just by talking. The Eternal Banquet Hall was another magical chapter. Every day, the chef and his army of cooks served an infinite variety of flavors and colors from all corners of the world. As a vegetarian, I never felt limited: from the first moment, they offered to prepare whatever I wanted, with personalized attention. I still remember a pasta that, I swear, was one of the best of my life. The second night, like a scene from a romantic story, Nancy organized a romantic dinner on the beach.

My first time in Marina Lodge and definitely not the last! The staff was incredibly helpful and came up with genuine solutions when I needed to extend my stay before hopping on the liveaboard, the restaurant offered a variety of choices and the room was spacious and clean. Highly recommend!

المكان نظيف جدآ جدآ والاستاف ممتازين وزوق جدآ كفاية أن مدير عام الفندق مستر شعبان متواجد في كل خطوة في الفندق وكمان مساعدة نانسي معانا في اختيار الغرفة وعرض عزومة غذاء رومانسي علي البحر والاهتمام بكل تفصيله لراحتك إن شاء الله مش آخر مرة 😊

La camera spazziosa arredata con gusto, il letto molto comodo e la vista dal terrazzo. Cibo buono, vario e preparato con cura, ottima la frittata fatta al momento per colazione. La spiaggia attrezzata raggiungibile in 10 minuti a piedi si affaccia direttamente sulla barriera corallina. Cena in spiaggia super romantica. Il personale è gentile e disponibile, si danno tutti veramente molto da fare per farti vivere al meglio il soggiorno.

A volte dallo scarico del bagno usciva un cattivo odore.

Third time to visit in 5 months. Loving the place and everyone in there. Thank you all. Mr. Shaaban. Miss. Nancy. And all the great staff. Ahmed COCO, Ramadan, Omar, and every single person.

The beach is awesome and great for snorkling, the pools are cozy. The staff is really helpful and friendly. Starting with Mr. Shaaban the managrt, to Miss. Nancy the GR, to tge front desk guys and everyone else.

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La habitación de estilo nubiano era muy hermosa, la cama muy cómoda y el servicio de habitaciones de 10, cuidan mucho los detalles. Muy atentos siempre, el personal es muy servicial. Un agradecimiento especial para la Señorita Nancy Mahmoud, quien fue adorable y resolvió muy rápido mi petición. La playa es estupenda, donde se puede hacer snorkel y ver tortugas. La comida también me gustó mucho, tienen bastante variedad. Lo recomiendo mucho.

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El personal es súper atento. El bufet variado y completo. Las habitaciones cómodas y espaciosas. Las piscinas estaban limpias y las hamacas son muy cómodas.

Que hay que coger transporte para llegar a port ghalib.

The hotel is perfect, the staff are very good, and the cleanness is complete, the service is perfect, and we will come back again

Ottima struttura con tutti i comfort. La manager N. , bellissima <3

Servizio taxi per l'aeroporto costoso, 10 euro per 10km.

Resort bellissimo molto tipico staff gentile

Il cibo non è molto buono

L’accoglienza, è un luogo ideale per il relax. Indicato per coppie e famiglie.

L’animazione un po da rivedere rispetto ad altri resort in cui sono stata, piu che altro quella serale da rivedere

Very good for family vacation Staff are so helpful & good value for money

Animation team needs improvment

It was spotless , well organised, amazing team

AC A little bit noise

E un piccolo resort nel complesso di port ghalib a pochi miniti dall areoporto in stile tradizionale egiziano sembra di entrare nel libri mille è una notte.Ha due belle piscine e spiaggia tranquilla a 3 min a piedi ( sulla destra) . Il personale è molto attento, io essendo sola sono stata coccolata da tutti/e ! Un buon punto anche per le escursioni. Cucina orientale .

Se si vuole fare una vacanza insegna della pace del relax e il posto giusto, il cibo è ottimo no spezziato come ci si aspetterebbe in Egitto e poi uno dei cuochi Mustafa è stato gentilissimo, quando facevano piatti tipici locali ci spiegava come venivano fatti e come andavano accompagnati per mangiarli, poi Fahmay il ragazzo al bar disponibile ad aiutarci per tutto, ma la vera ciliegina sulla torta di questo posto è la spiaggia con una barriera corallina stupenda, non servono escursioni perché la loro barriera corallina è più bella di tutte quelle che ti fanno vedere nelle varie escursioni, e riesci ha fare anche il bagno con le tartarughe vedere le murene i pesci pagliaccio ecc se si vuole essere coccolati e rilassarsi questo è il posto giusto

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The staff are very friendly especially Abdellah and M. Heragy in the reception always greet us with smile. The food and drinks are great and the facilities are well maintained. Our room was spacious and had great views to the desert, ocean and the marina. Mohamed and Rabie from the cleaning staff who always smile, Ardawan from the bar who was very cheerful and the server during lunch who always served us drinks promptly were some of the highlights of our stay, plus they let us have one last lunch and use the pool after we checked out. Overall we are very satisfied with our stay and the hotel put a great impression on us.

The gym equipment needs improvement. The cable machine doesn't work at all and it seemed the cables were broken which could possibly be a cheap fix. There was a barbell but no squat rack. All minor issues since most people don't care about the gym. The pool sometimes can use a little bit more cleaning.

The place is very clean and well-organized, with all the needed services available. The staff were extremely polite, friendly, and always helpful with a smile specially Mrs Nancy. Overall, the hotel truly deserves a high rating and I would definitely recommend it

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It’s well organized and authentic.

It needs to be more clean

Sehr schöne Anlage, geschmackvolle Einrichtung

Die Anlage ist ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen. Der Zustand der technischen Gebäudeausstattung ist teilweise mangelhaft. Nicht alle vom Personal waren motiviert.

المشروبات الغازيه والعصائر

I would like to share my experience with this wonderful, fully integrated resort, full of fun, in terms of decor and professional reception, especially the reception team leader, then the bar and restaurant staff manager, the wonderful swimming pools and the attractive beach with its variety between sandy and rocky, and I will not forget the quality of the food served and its variety of meat and chicken, and the surprise of serving seafood, but my note is trying to find a solution to keep the meals warm and not cold, and I would like to thank the high-class, dear Mr. Adel in the main bar for his extreme kindness and endless professionalism in providing his service filled with love and appreciation. In short, the place is worth a try and I hope to visit it again soon.

I can’t thank the hotel staff enough,they are truly go above and beyond for their exceptional service. Every member of the team was attentive, polite, and willing to help at any time of day. They made us feel welcome and cared for, ensuring we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay

-The vibes of the hotel -the staff were helpful & very friendly -the sea with the activity -the food & drinks - cleaning of the room -the manager of the Hotel was very professional -the experience overall

Nothing all is perfect

The facilities were all great and the room was clean. The pool looked great but unfortunately I didn't have enough time to try it. The food was great, well made and satisfying.

I didn't come across certain thing that bothered me specifically.

Great value for money – peaceful stay with beautiful reef and pool I stayed at Marina Resort in Port Ghalib and was pleasantly surprised by the combination of price and quality. The hotel has a charming traditional Arabian décor that creates a peaceful and nostalgic atmosphere. One of the highlights was definitely the beautiful coral reef just off the beach – perfect for snorkeling lovers. The pool was large, clean, and very relaxing, a great spot to unwind during the day. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall service was good. While the food could be improved in terms of taste and variety, considering the overall experience and affordable price, it’s a great value for money. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing escape with stunning sea life and a good pool, this place is definitely worth considering.

Mr Shaban Ghanem the executive manager leads Marina Lodge with all his heart, knowledge, care, wisdom and hard work and his staff have very similar qualities too. It wasn't just a hotel but a loving home and his wonderful daughters Raghad & Reem made my stay very special too. The nature there is out of this world - private beach with the Red Sea full of stunning coral reef fish and corals and I was snorkeling there even with a turtle and during my stay even dolphins came close to us, it was magical. Excellent food too. I can't recommend this hotel and it's people enough.

Mr Shaban Ghanem the executive manager of Marina Lodge at Port Ghalib, his two amazing daughters Raghad & Reem and the staff of the hotel made my and Dr Mostafa's stay super special. Very loving, caring and friendly atmosphere. Nature out of this world - private beach with Red Sea - paradise for snorkeling and swimming. Delicious food and great non alcoholic drinks as I don't drink alcohol. Very spacious and clean room with beautiful views of the sea and desert. Lovely swimming pools with views of the Marina. Easy access for diving and snorkeling trips to Abu Dabab beach, Marsa Mubarak and Sataya. Stunning sunrise and sunset every single day and sky full of the stars at night, very magical. Beautiful lights and flowers in the hotel. Thank you so much Mr Shaban Ghanem, Raghad, Reem, Nader, Alaa, Ahmed, Mohammed, Mohammed Sabry, Adam, Hassan, Maryoma, Fatima, Mahmoud 1 and 2 and 3, Abdullatif and the entire team.

Very good point experience , very welcoming staff with great hospitality . Best value for money only for smart people . Good beach

The weather , it’s preferable to avoid July & August . Rest of year Ian sure you will get better experience

Thank you for all

Not sure what I liked.it was ok.beds were comfortable

Slow service at reception,food mediocre, location,beach access, pool full of chlorine .

Everything was great. Thank you Mahmoud for a smooth checking. Lots of things to do and food was great

Service and all staff were helpful

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We spent four days at Marina Lodge and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel has a charming, Nubian-style architecture that gives it a cozy and authentic atmosphere. It's not too big, which adds to the feeling of being in a small, family-run hotel where guests are treated with personal attention. The staff is highly professional and attentive without being intrusive. You can tell they enjoy their work and are treated with respect by the management, which reflects in the warm and welcoming service. The food was tasty, and although the selection wasn’t overly extensive due to the hotel's smaller size, it was of good quality. The Egyptian evening, with its traditional dishes, was a real highlight. Breakfast offered a variety of fresh and flavorful options for every taste. Our room was spacious and beautifully decorated, and the swimming pools were well-maintained. All in all, a wonderful, relaxing stay. Highly recommended for those seeking a personal and authentic experience in Port Ghalib.

One downside is that space around the pools is limited — the sunbeds are quite close together and often fully occupied.

First, I would like to thank Mr. Arafa for his attention and support during the check-in process. What truly makes a difference in any hotel stay is the attention and support from the staff — and Ms. Nancy was exceptional in this regard. She was very polite and professional. Shortly after we arrived, she called our room to check if everything was okay and if we needed anything. Later on, she even passed by guests at the pool to ask if they had any feedback or requests — a lovely touch. The room was clean, comfortable, and we were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a better one with a pool and marina view, along with a complimentary fruit plate. Water bottles, tea, Nescafé, and sugar were replenished daily without needing to ask. Breakfast was fairly good, and dinner was even better. From my previous stay at this hotel, I could see improvements: the beach area has been enhanced with both sandy and rocky sections, the path to the sea is now easier to walk on, and the beach bar offers great snacks. The pool bar was also enjoyable. Overall, a relaxing and well-managed stay. I would definitely recommend it.

Regarding the issues we faced: Upon arrival, although we clearly stated that we had booked through Booking.com, the receptionist insisted on giving us the wrong wristbands. Even after we insisted, we were told to go have lunch first, and the wristbands would be changed later — although it would have been much better to correct the mistake immediately. The lunch at the hotel was okay, but it was neither varied nor sufficient. The food quality was noticeably lower compared to our previous visit. We also experienced a sense of unequal treatment between local (Egyptian) guests and foreign guests from a few staff members, which was disappointing. One incident at the beach stood out: we left our towels on the sunbeds, as is common practice among guests, and went for a swim. When we returned, the towels were missing, and the staff’s response lacked professionalism — they simply said it wasn't their responsibility and that we should contact reception. On a positive note, the daily evening shows were very enjoyable, but their duration was extremely short. On two of the five nights, the show didn’t last more than 30 minutes. The animation team needs more members and a more active presence throughout the day.

Every thing

Every thing perfect except Lunch

The hotel was nice and all stuff were nicer ,Thank you for every body from the stuff you make to us more happy.

In my opinion every thing in the hotel was excellent , only the food not very bad but need to improve and more kind of different dishes , And the distance from hotel to the beach is a little far. but in General all another things were wonderful..more thanks to everyone in this hotel ( Marina lodge port Ghalib)

Staff are too friendly and they are the reason for the success of this hotel

All what we didn't like was forgotten due to their apology and offering instant action

1. Staff: they were all simple awesome, since we step foot in the hotel, we met both the deputy manager and the guest relation manager, they both welcomed us and gave us the tour. and they simple fulfilled every whim we ever had since then. 2. Food: simply awesome both taste and variety. 3. Room: VERY spacious, clean, SUPER comfy and well organized. 4. location: great views, awesome snorkelling on the beach "we even saw a stingray fish". many pools which were kinda cold even the weather was hot. 5. value for money: AN ABSOLUTE BARGAIN. definitely going there again whenever i've free days to vacate. a huge THANK YOU! goes to everyone working there for making our -budget- stay feels like a super five stars experience, for real.

a very minor thing, the animation team were kinda noisy and annoying, talked to the deputy about it and he said he will manage, and i do believe him. our experience screams so.

The hotel is quite close to the airport, it's a 10 minutes drive from there. The place is good if you want to spend just a day before a liveaboard departure. Personnel is really friendly and professional.

Sea entrance and the sea. Since the hotel is located in the marina, it's not the great place for those who want to enjoy snorkeling as sea is not that clean and not much to see.

Very good option in Port Ghalib. Tasty food, friendly and educated staff, not bad local alcohol. Overall service is better than in similar level hotel in Sharm-El-Sheih. WiFi works in some places of the hotel, not very fast, but allows to send photos and messages normally

First impression was very nice as we came around 8AM and they offered room immediately without additional cost (including breakfast etc.). The billed cost was exactly the agreed one. Staff is in general friendly (especially restaurant part). Hotel was half full only so there was plenty room around, not sure how it looks in high season. Hotel is placed in "long" walking distance to Port Galib and Marsa Mubarak so if you like walking, you do not need any taxi to visit some places around.

1) Main highlight is very, very poor food package you receives if you are not in the hotel for a meal - we traveled 20 hours to Luxor and received two small breads with one slice of ham/cheese + small juice. No fruits, vegetables, cakes etc. What wee saw at other travellers was completely different. 2) Cleaning guy was strange letting his trolley at our door placing or removing "do not disturb" label etc. But not cleaning the room too much. 3) Sometimes noise - they prepared probably for main season, but hearing drill at 7:30 AM is not what you want on holiday. 4) What we hate is smoking - there are no dedicated places so it happens wherever you sit (outside), there can be some smoker nearby. There were some more similar things but in general hotel and stay was very nice, just do not expect European standards on every single step ( while somewhere standards are higher, e.g. restaurant staff).

A perfect place if you want all inclusive vacations without expecting anything else

The food (I couldn't eat) and the wine (cut with water)

Marina Lodge is lying silently at the bay of Port Ghalib, nearby is the own beach (5 minutes on foot or by shuttle service). The reef with beautiful corals and many colourful fishes is very easy to reach from the beach. Marina lodge is a very fine hotel, the meals have so many dishes of very good taste. The staff was very friendly and helpful. So I can recommend this hotel very much.

First of all, this is not a luxury hotel. If you are looking for luxury, do not choose this hotel. on the other hand, it is a hotel with a pleasant, relaxed family atmosphere. The food selection is not very wide, but every day there is chicken, fish, beef, roasted vegetables, salads. It is particularly delicious. Everyone can find something suitable for themselves. There is always a free table and the waiters are very attentive. The beach is actually a 5-minute walk away, but the small bus also runs for those who don't want to walk. The water taxi to the Marina is a fantastic idea, we really enjoyed it, and it takes a maximum of 5 minutes. The "captain" is also a very nice person. A very cozy little hotel, constantly being renovated and expanded, I highly recommend it to those who want a quiet rest. The cleanliness is also fine, the rooms are cleaned every day, we always got something surprising. There is only 2 bottles of water in the minibar, if you want to drink, for example, cola, fanta... it costs extra and can be ordered from the bar. If we come back to this area, we will definitely come back to this hotel. we loved it very much.

The hospitality is extraordinary. First day we arrived just after lunch hours, after understanding we’ve not had lunch and would like some snacks, the hotel staff and chef made us a full table meal, from pasta to grilled aubergine and peppers - all super delicious. I’m vegetarian and since stepping into this hotel, all the chefs have said hi and introduced themselves to me, triple checking everyday to make sure I was satisfied with the food served. They always say to let them know if I want anything in particular and they’ll make for me. We also asked if there’s any guava fruits we could have, and Sammy the general manager of the hotel, brought a bag full of fresh guava just for us. The fruit was fresh and delicious - photo taken together with the fruit palette delivered to our hotel room in the evening.

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Beautiful and big room, great value, very nice view.

A little bit dusty, the food was not perfect.

Great value for what you pay. The room was huge, the view was wonderful. The staff was nice.

They should clean the room with a vacuum, not a broom.

Even if the hotel in reality is a big factory, it doesn't feel like.

The Marina Lodge cook refused to save my sinful western pagan soul by "halalising" my spaghetti tomato sauce. That sauce was diligently prepared following customised instructions. I wanted to upgrade it according to purest ancestral Italian tradition with some Egyptian white wine (all in) . He just ran away, notwithstanding the alcohol evaporating ENTIRELY, for the spiritual BENEFIT of myself and my culinary saviour as well. Do the Marina Lodge cooks really want their repentant pagan CLIENTS - diminishing their alcoholic consumption - to go to hell? I was already half on my way to become Allah's most humble servant .......

Cleaning, facilities

The price that provided by Booking is completely different that we're paid to the Hotel. the booking price was about 15,300 while the actual paid money requested by the hotel was about 20,000. Food quality is bad.

Staff

No internet, mosquitos , noisy A/C

The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful

Limited choice of foods and no variety on wines and alcohol, only Egyptian available.

All the employees gave an excelent service! Everyone is always smiling and giving their best! The food is AMAZING, with lots of options. Hassan, who helped us in the restaurant gave us the best service and welcome to the hotel. The amenities and the room are perfect! No complains It is close to the airport and to the Marsa Marsek and Abu Dabbab

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Dinner was very good. The biggest highlight for me was the value for money, very good for an all-inclusive hotel. The room was overall very good. Looks just as in the pictures. Beds are comfy. This is a perfect hotel if you're doing daytrips from Port Ghalib (diving, snorkeling, other beaches, Luxor). You still have the possibility to get breakfast and lunch boxes if you leave very early, as it's usually the case in those daytrips. Probably best value for money in Port Ghalib!

It's clear that this is not a luxury hotel, which is very fine for the price you pay for. The staff is a bit rude and seem untrained several times. There was a lot of confusion and contradiction on very basic things such as the starting hour of dinner. The cleaning staff knocked our door since 9:00 am to ask us when were we leaving (as a curiosity, not kicking us out), this happened two times and opened the door before we opened it for him, which was quiet weird. Another time one guy just entered, put towels he changed from other rooms in our bed, went to change our towels in our bathroom, and then left. He was friendly, but it was extremelly weird! Felt a lot of lack of communication in between the staff as well. There's no wifi in the rooms, only in the reception. Again, everything very fine if you don't expect an amazing service. We stayed in other very good hotels in Port Ghalib, that were excellent on almost everything! But overall Marina Lodge offers a great value for money!

Every thing in that place was very fantastic, view , food , pool, animation and all staff for reception and restaurant are very helpful

Every thing was very great , except taxi was very very bad

The animation team, the swimming pools, the beauty center, the restaurant staff

The food needs to be more various

An excellent hotel in terms of service, the accommodation is more than wonderful, the staff is good, especially Mr. Medhat, the reception manager, the animation team is also wonderful and very professional, an experience worth repeating.💯

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Hospitality of the staff. Great service and hotel infrastructure.

There was no hot water in my room

Wifi not working suffitiently, limousine taxi didnt show up as agreed in the early morning to provide me with the transfer to the airport, but hotel staff arranged me a different transportation but approx. 50 min later.

I want to thank Mr Mahmoud shaarawy for his helpfulness and smiling

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The Hotel was exceptional in all aspects The special thanks to the Manger: Mohamed elsha3rawy as he made our wedding anniversary a new Honey Moon , he is so decent friendly and made our stay very unique and will not be our last visit The staff was so friendly and polite The Food was Great The Room was Clean and freshy

Nothing, all is perfect

Stuff are cheerful 😊

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The food was the only thing which was nice otherwise i don't really recommend that hotel!!

The staff aren't nice at all!! not all of them but most of them yea, The room wasn't clean once i checked in, much hair in the room, towels was being used and the AC is droppin water on the ground. Such a bad experience which i strongly dont recommendd

Staff is too much helpful and they have much respect to the guests

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The hotel is cosy and really provides all the fun and relaxation for the family or individual trips

La tranquillità ottimo cibo personale cordiale pulizia ottima consiglio a tutti

Posizione ottima,pulito,gentili,spiaggia vicina con bellissima barriera corallina,Tour vari,Dugongo Tartarughe Delfini davanti Hotel, mangiare "per noi Italiani è dura",ma complessivamente sufficiente. Gli Egiziani appiccicati come mosche.... ma è cosi, nel complesso più ottimo.

Ein tolles Hotel mit ausgezeichneter Tauchbasis vor Ort!

amazing