

Best for beginner divers, 12-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Safaga Soraya is a reef site located 3000 metres offshore, accessible exclusively by boat. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths between 12 and 20 metres with an average of 14 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. The reef structure contains sharp coral and rocks, requiring careful buoyancy control to avoid contact. Night diving is permitted, offering a different perspective of the reef. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, scorpionfish, parrotfish, angelfish, rays, moray eels, and octopuses. Typical dives last approximately 40 minutes. Local dive shops provide boat charters to reach the site.
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Night dives here are genuinely rewarding, as cuttlefish become much more active after dark and easier to observe at close range. Book your boat charter in advance through the dive shop, as it is the only way to reach the site.
Dive boats depart from the Safaga marinas, with pick-up services often provided from local hotels.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-20m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, parrotfish, angelfish, rays, moray eels, and octopuses.
Yes, Safaga Soraya is a reef dive suited to newly qualified divers, featuring mild currents and manageable depths.
The site ranges from 12 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 14 metres.
This is a boat dive located 3000 metres from shore; a boat charter is required to reach the site.
The site is primarily a dive location accessed by boat, and the reef structure features sharp coral that requires careful buoyancy control.
Diving at Safaga Soraya in Safaga requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Safaga Soraya in Safaga. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 29°C.
Divers at Safaga Soraya in Safaga should be aware of lionfish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Safaga Soraya in Safaga typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Safaga Soraya in Safaga typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.