Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib

Accommodation is generously sized and comfortably furnished, with a private balcony or terrace in most categories and views over the gardens, pools, the marina or the Red Sea. All rooms come with air conditioning, a safe, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and Wi-Fi.

Rooms

• Deluxe Room around 35 square metres, available with a choice of garden, pool, lagoon, marina or sea view.
• Two Interconnecting Rooms around 70 square metres, offering two connected rooms for those who would like more space.

Suites

• Superior Suite with Sea View around 70 square metres, with sea-facing outlook and a separate seating area.
• Emir Suite Lagoon View a spacious suite of around 168 square metres overlooking the lagoon.
• Presidential Suite Sea View around 168 square metres, the resort’s most generous suite, facing the Red Sea.

Villas

• Beach Front Villa a substantial villa of around 500 square metres set close to the shore.

Room categories, sizes and availability can vary by season, so we are happy to confirm the exact options for your chosen dates.

The resort is arranged around a series of swimming pools, including expansive lagoon-style pools and a heated pool for cooler months, all framed by sun terraces and landscaped gardens. A private sandy beach of around 300 metres fronts the Red Sea, with sun loungers, parasols and easy access to the water.

Spa and wellness

The spa offers a calm retreat with a range of treatments and massages, a sauna and a beauty salon. Spa treatments and wellness services are available to book and are charged separately from the board basis. A fitness centre is on hand for those who like to keep active.

Leisure and activities

• Sports and games including tennis, table tennis and billiards.
• Daytime and evening entertainment with a varied programme through the week.

Diving and watersports

A dive and watersports centre is available at the resort and within Port Ghalib, with diving, snorkelling and a range of water activities on offer. These are arranged locally and are payable in resort rather than included in the board basis. The resort’s own house reef makes it easy to snorkel straight from the beach.

Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib sits within the marina resort town of Port Ghalib, on the Red Sea coast just south of Marsa Alam. It is one of the most convenient bases in the region, lying only around two kilometres, a few minutes by road, from Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF), so transfers are short and easy.

Port Ghalib itself is a pleasant waterfront development of marina, promenade, shops and cafes, while the wider Marsa Alam coastline, including bays such as Coraya Bay, is renowned for some of the healthiest reefs in Egypt.

Superb diving and snorkelling

The area is a magnet for divers and snorkellers. The resort’s house reef can be enjoyed straight from the beach, while nearby highlights include the dramatic drop-offs of Elphinstone Reef, the seagrass bay at Abu Dabbab known for green turtles and the chance of dugongs, and Samadai Reef, the famous Dolphin House, where wild dolphins are often seen. The reefs around Port Ghalib and Coraya Bay are colourful and teeming with marine life.

For a wonderful contrast to the coast, a Red Sea stay pairs beautifully with a Nile cruise aboard Classic Holidays’ own ships. Sail between the great temples of Luxor and Aswan on the MS Royal Princess or the Classic Blue Shadow IV for a holiday that combines ancient Egypt with the warm waters of the Red Sea.

Dining centres on the main buffet restaurant, where international and Egyptian dishes are served at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with live cooking stations and themed evenings adding variety through the week. Casual snacks and drinks are also available at poolside and beach venues during the day.

Alongside the buffet, the resort offers a number of speciality restaurants, including Italian and oriental options, which are served a la carte. These a la carte and speciality venues may carry a supplement or require advance booking, and are not necessarily included in the All Inclusive board, so we recommend checking the details when you book.

Bars and lounges

• Pool Bar for refreshing soft drinks and cocktails through the day.
• Beach Bar right by the sand, serving drinks and snacks.
• Lounge and Lagoon Bars relaxed spots for an evening drink.
• Lookout Coffee Bar for coffee and quiet evening views.

A selection of local-brand drinks is typically included on the All Inclusive board, while premium and imported brands, speciality coffees and fresh juices may be charged separately.