Eduardo M. (#3068167)

Ras Abu Soma

  • 5170

The Somabay headland forms the northern end of Safaga Bay. The “Ras“ (head), is a steep wall that ends in the south on a 25m deep plateau, main current direction is coming from the north. On the plateau you can find ancient table corals up to 4m in size, and a steep wall.

Chance of big fish is given, so encounters with gray reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, guitarfishes, stingrays, eagle rays, and hammerhead sharks are possible.

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Wildlife Species

11

SSI Training Centers

23m / 75ft

Max. Depth

beginner

Level

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Dive sites nearby

© Mares

The Breakers House Reef South, Soma Bay

Housereef, directly in front of the dive center, very easy to reach with shuttle and great helpful staff. A little windy and also swell belong here with changing currents.

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© Centrum Nurkowe Aqarium, 78-100 Kołobrzeg

Abu Soma Garden

This dive site is shallow to over 30m with little current, therefore, it is suitable for beginner divers. Because the coral garden is shallow, it is also a very nice place for snorkeling.

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© Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Robinson Club Soma Bay Pool

Suitable for the first dives of a beginner course and Try Scuba, partly also in use of swimmers and aqua courses, maximum depth 1.60m.

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© Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Robinson Club Soma Bay House Reef

Entrance: beach/ shore, depth up to 12m, after approx. 180m relaxed from the beach, well suited for Scuba Skills Updates and Try Scuba.

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© Stephan M. (#1651629)

Tobia Arbaa

Tobia Arbaa is a popular dive site near Safaga and can be reached by speedboat or daily boat tour. The dive site contains five main pinnacles on a shallow sandy bottom and is suitable for entry level and advanced divers alike.

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© Aqualung

Tobia Hamra

With a depth of 5-40m this site has something for everyone. It is also very nice for snorkelers. Navigation to the boat can sometimes be a bit difficult because it is located in the middle of the coral garden.

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© ORCA DIVE CLUB SOMA BAY, Soma Bay

Tobia Kebir

An easy dive without much current, therefore suitable for beginner divers. From Tobia Kebir, you can make 3 different dives. Also diveable in bad weather.

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© Mares, Janez Kranjc

Gamul Soraya

About 30 minutes from the coast by boat. The main reef extends to 14m deep. The south side goes to 20m. There is little current but due to its size, it can be a bit windy and is not always approachable when winds are strong.

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© ORCA DIVE CLUB SOMA BAY, Soma Bay

Gamul Kebir

Short driving time of approx. 25 minutes and can be approached even in strong winds. Shallow reef (max 16m) with great lighting conditions. Apart from the channel, there is little to no current.

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© Aqualung

Lotus Bay House Reef

The house reef found on Lotus Bay is a great shore dive. The reef can be reached directly from the beach. It drops down to a depth of 9m, making it ideal for long dives. It offers the perfect conditions for beginners and also for training dives.

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