Dive sites in Soma Bay
4–55 m · 26 signature species
10 dive sites in Soma Bay, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Soma Bay
Ras Abu Soma →
Ras Abu Soma offers an unparalleled Red Sea diving experience, combining direct shore access to a vast and vibrant reef system with diverse marine life and varied topography suitable for all diver levels.
Max. depth · 40 m
Erg Iris →
Erg Iris offers a vibrant, shallow dive into a decentralized coral landscape teeming with marine life, from playful dolphins to graceful eagle rays and intricate reef communities.
Max. depth · 14 m
El Gilwa →
Descend into the heart of Soma Bay's El Gilwa, where impressive ergs rise from the seafloor, teeming with cryptic marine life waiting to be discovered.
Max. depth · 20 m
Shabaha →
Descend into Shabaha's meticulously aligned hard and soft coral formations, a haven for camouflaged venomous fish.
Max. depth · 14 m
Gotha Abu Nugar South →
Descend into Gotha Abu Nugar South, a shallow Red Sea coral garden where vibrant life thrives in less than ten metres of water.
Max. depth · 9 m
Leven Bank →
Leven Bank is an exhilarating offshore seamount in Soma Bay, where strong currents deliver encounters with large pelagic species against a dramatic underwater landscape.
Max. depth · 55 m
Paradise →
Descend along dramatic coral pinnacles that skirt a deep wall, where you might encounter pelagic hunters and discover hidden grottoes.
Max. depth · 50 m
Gamul Soraya →
Descend into Gamul Soraya and find yourself immersed in a vibrant, compact reef brimming with schooling fish, offering an experience akin to gliding through a living aquarium.
Sha’ab Saiman →
Navigate the intricate swim-throughs of Sha’ab Saiman, where adventures unfold amidst potential encounters with eagle rays and fast-moving barracudas.
Lagoon View House Reef →
Directly accessible from the shore, Lagoon View House Reef offers a calm, shallow entry leading to a vibrant sloping wall.
