

Best for beginner divers, Up to 20m, boat entry, mild current.
Siyle Island is a reef dive site located within Fury Shoal, Egypt. It is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from the surface to 20 metres. The site features mild currents, making it an accessible location for those building buoyancy control skills. Divers can explore both hard and soft corals. Marine life recorded at the site includes wrasses, which are very common, alongside common sixband parrotfish. Uncommon sightings include bluespotted fantail rays, regal angelfish, coral grouper, titan triggerfish, diagonal butterflyfish, Desjardin's sailfin tang, checkerboard wrasse, and white-spotted puffer. Rare encounters include Spanish dancer, emperor angelfish, giant moray, and Indian lionfish. Access is by boat from Marsa Alam.
24.24260, 35.41720
Since this is a boat-access site, confirm departure times and what equipment is provided before you arrive, as facilities vary and it is worth knowing whether you need to bring your own wetsuit or hire one locally.
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No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
23-31°C
Current
Mild
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, sixband parrotfish, bluespotted fantail rays, regal angelfish, coral grouper, titan triggerfish, and various butterflyfish and puffer species. Rare sightings include Spanish dancer, emperor angelfish, giant moray, and Indian lionfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable depths that reach a maximum of 20 metres.
The site ranges from the surface down to a maximum depth of 20 metres.
Siyle Island is a boat-access site. You should confirm departure times and equipment hire with your operator before arrival.
Yes, as the reef structure extends from the surface to 20 metres, the shallower sections are accessible for snorkelling.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Siyle Island in Marsa Alam. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C.
Siyle Island in Marsa Alam typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.