

Best for beginner divers, 10-18m, boat entry, moderate current.
Siyul Soraya is a reef and pinnacle site located within Ras Mohammed National Park. Accessible exclusively by boat, the site features an average depth of 12 metres, with a range between 10 and 18 metres. Visibility varies from 10 to 30 metres. The site experiences moderate currents, and night diving is permitted. Beginners are welcome but should remain close to their guide. Divers must exercise caution regarding venomous lionfish and stonefish, which can be camouflaged against the reef. Avoid touching any surfaces to prevent injury. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, moray eels, angelfish, and various nudibranchs, while sharks may also be present.
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If you have good eyes, you can find stonefish and scorpionfish, while crocodile fish are often found in the sand.
The dive boat can moor on the south side of the reef or enter the lagoon through a narrow channel.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, giant morays, yellow-edged morays, emperor angelfish, regal angelfish, and various nudibranchs. Sharks, lionfish, stonefish, and crocodilefish are also recorded in the vicinity.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the moderate currents require divers to stay close to their guide or divemaster.
The site has a depth range of 10 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Siyul Soraya is a boat-only site located 10 kilometres from the shore.
Yes, night diving is available at this location.
Diving at Siyul Soraya in South Sinai requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Siyul Soraya in South Sinai. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
Divers at Siyul Soraya in South Sinai should be aware of lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Siyul Soraya in South Sinai. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Siyul Soraya in South Sinai typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.