

Best for advanced divers, 15-20m, boat entry, strong current.
Gota Soraya in Saint Johns is a complex reef system featuring walls, drop-offs, caverns, and caves. This site is strictly for advanced divers due to the presence of strong currents and overhead environments. Access is exclusively by boat, located 14 kilometres from the shore. Divers can expect depths averaging 20 metres, with a range between 15 and 20 metres. Visibility at the site fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Given the challenging conditions, including deep water and potential entanglement hazards, this site requires careful planning and experience. Typical dive times are approximately 60 minutes, with water temperatures ranging from 24C to 31C throughout the year.
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The current at Gota Soraya can be strong, making it an excellent site for drift diving.
Accessible by liveaboard trips departing from the ports of Marsa Alam or Port Ghalib.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-31°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is rated for advanced divers due to strong currents and the presence of overhead environments like caves and caverns.
The site has an average depth of 20 metres, with a general depth range between 15 and 20 metres.
Gota Soraya is a boat-only dive site located 14,000 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 24C in February and March to 31C in August and September.
Hazards include strong currents, deep water, entanglement risks, and overhead environments.
Diving at Gota Soraya in Marsa Alam & the Deep South requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Gota Soraya in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Gota Soraya in Marsa Alam & the Deep South are April, May, June, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.