Marsa Shoni Bay

★★★★☆ (8,678)

Also known as Shoni Bay, this site has an easy, sandy entrance with the main reef to the north and south. On the south side, around 80m from the main reef, beautiful coral blocks are found with a lot of colorful hard corals.

Wonderful coral gardens, white tip reef sharks, eagle rays, small barracudas, squid, scorpionfish, and crocodile fish.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Enriched Air Nitrox (40%)

Enriched Air Nitrox (40%)

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom dive times and safety margin, as well as shorten your surface dives - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge as you learn how to plan and dive safely using enriched air mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will receive your SSI Enriched Air Nitrox (EAN) 32% or 40% certification.

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Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
945 Sightings
J
22
F
22
M
53
A
68
M
92
J
72
J
90
A
92
S
112
O
174
N
101
D
47
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
711 Sightings
J
23
F
27
M
61
A
95
M
71
J
59
J
28
A
54
S
78
O
99
N
74
D
42

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
441 Sightings
J
15
F
0
M
42
A
35
M
39
J
25
J
19
A
42
S
52
O
94
N
51
D
27

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
152 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
10
A
29
M
28
J
13
J
10
A
0
S
24
O
22
N
16
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
151 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
11
A
21
M
14
J
24
J
0
A
13
S
24
O
14
N
20
D
10
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
139 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
17
M
26
J
18
J
0
A
16
S
0
O
29
N
17
D
16
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Loggerhead Turtle

Loggerhead Turtle
106 Sightings
J
0
F
11
M
0
A
10
M
10
J
18
J
11
A
19
S
12
O
15
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

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Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray
73 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
10
M
11
J
0
J
16
A
0
S
0
O
17
N
19
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
824 Sightings
J
30
F
27
M
70
A
103
M
78
J
66
J
65
A
63
S
96
O
100
N
80
D
46

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
762 Sightings
J
23
F
27
M
47
A
83
M
86
J
59
J
77
A
62
S
73
O
111
N
79
D
35
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
629 Sightings
J
18
F
16
M
35
A
68
M
61
J
61
J
41
A
57
S
95
O
73
N
75
D
29

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
608 Sightings
J
16
F
14
M
37
A
72
M
54
J
56
J
40
A
54
S
79
O
86
N
69
D
31

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
561 Sightings
J
19
F
10
M
36
A
55
M
61
J
55
J
42
A
53
S
68
O
76
N
58
D
28

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
557 Sightings
J
14
F
13
M
34
A
57
M
60
J
47
J
40
A
53
S
72
O
63
N
70
D
34

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
492 Sightings
J
17
F
13
M
31
A
46
M
45
J
52
J
31
A
44
S
53
O
83
N
52
D
25

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
491 Sightings
J
15
F
15
M
27
A
56
M
55
J
52
J
31
A
38
S
56
O
60
N
58
D
28

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
484 Sightings
J
13
F
21
M
49
A
54
M
49
J
22
J
26
A
43
S
45
O
86
N
41
D
35

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
365 Sightings
J
10
F
0
M
16
A
34
M
46
J
34
J
25
A
49
S
44
O
36
N
41
D
30

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
328 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
21
A
37
M
42
J
28
J
15
A
25
S
45
O
48
N
48
D
19

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
Goatfish

Goatfish
264 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
13
A
31
M
25
J
46
J
14
A
22
S
33
O
25
N
40
D
15

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
251 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
24
A
32
M
31
J
30
J
15
A
20
S
24
O
24
N
39
D
12

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Soldierfish

Soldierfish
228 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
14
A
32
M
32
J
30
J
18
A
14
S
27
O
18
N
29
D
14

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
212 Sightings
J
10
F
10
M
19
A
11
M
30
J
22
J
13
A
16
S
16
O
23
N
32
D
10

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
Boxfish

Boxfish
199 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
14
A
13
M
35
J
21
J
11
A
14
S
15
O
30
N
29
D
17

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
148 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
10
A
33
M
20
J
13
J
0
A
19
S
15
O
25
N
13
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
147 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
11
A
17
M
19
J
0
J
10
A
0
S
23
O
26
N
31
D
10

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
143 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
11
M
14
J
0
J
10
A
15
S
14
O
41
N
22
D
16

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper

Snapper
139 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
18
A
16
M
16
J
0
J
0
A
19
S
17
O
29
N
24
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

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Flounder

Flounder
105 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
13
A
12
M
26
J
0
J
10
A
0
S
21
O
11
N
12
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

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Cornetfish

Cornetfish
97 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
14
A
19
M
14
J
0
J
12
A
0
S
10
O
0
N
13
D
15

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
81 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
17
J
16
J
0
A
0
S
20
O
16
N
12
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

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Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish
61 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
21
M
11
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
14
O
0
N
15
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

Shutterstock-Al McGlashan
Tuna

Tuna
59 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
10
A
0
M
10
J
11
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
13
N
15
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

iStock-Christian von Mach
Pipefish

Pipefish
52 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
12
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
13
O
12
N
15
D
0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Coraya Divers Coraya Bay, Baseleader Sergio Fonseca & Romy Krammel

Coraya Divers Coraya Bay, Baseleader Sergio Fonseca & Romy Krammel

Jaz Lamaya Hotel, 0000 Madinat Coraya - Coraya Bay, Egypt
Extra Divers Fayrouz

Extra Divers Fayrouz

Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Resort, 00000 3 km South of Port Ghalib, Egypt
Sea World Diving Center

Sea World Diving Center

Three Corners Sea Beach, 0100 Marsa Alam, Egypt
Werner Lau

Werner Lau

The Oasis Dive Resort, El Quseir Road, KM 20, 1920210 Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt

The Divers Universe

Flamenco beach and Resort / Kilo 7 North Quseir, 00000 Quseir, Egypt

Orca Dive Club Moreen Beach

Concorde Moreen Beach Hotel Marsa Alam, 00000 Marsa Alam, Egypt

Extra Divers Equinox

Three Corners Equinox, 26694 Marsa Alam, Egypt

ORCA Dive Club Shoni Bay

ORCA Dive Club Shoni Bay, 0000 Marsa Alam, Egypt

ORCA Dive Club Shoni Bay

ORCA Dive Club Shoni Bay, 0000 Marsa Alam, Egypt

Blue Submarine diving center Happy Life Hotel, Blue Submarine diving centers Happy Life

marsa alam happy life hotel _Kilo 32 South, 0000 Marsa Alam, Egypt

Star Diving

Alexander The Greater Resort, 0000 Marsa Alam, Egypt

Blue Submarine Diving Centers

Kilo 8, Lotus Bay, 11423 Safaga, Egypt

Dive Sites Nearby

Extra Divers Ghalib, Port Ghalib
Abu Saile <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Abu Saile (★4.3)

An amazing dive site that is approx. 50 min away from Port Ghalib Marina offering daily boats. This dive site is suitable for all diver levels. You will see beautiful hard corals in the shallow areas. The shore can be accessed through the hole in the reef top.
Natalia L. (#3098203)
Tulip Resort House Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Tulip Resort House Reef (★4.3)

The entrance to the dive site is from the jetty. There is a coral wall until 12m and then a sandy bottom with few coral gardens dropping to 40m. Beautiful hard corals.
Hans E. (#3545391)
Marsa Shouna <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Marsa Shouna (★4.2)

A fantastic dive site that can be accessed by daily boats or as a shore dive. Shallow with a sloping bottom toward a north or south running reef. The south reef can be reached by Zodiac or from the shore.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Ras Um Halg <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Ras Um Halg (★4.4)

Several blocks beautifully covered with hard and soft corals. Max. Depth: 30 meters. Travel time: about 30 minutes south from Port Ghalib by boat.
Mares
Sharm Salman <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Sharm Salman (★4.2)

Dive Site: Several blocks beautifully overgrown with hard and soft corals. Max depth: 30m. Travel time: Approximately 30 minutes south from Port Ghalib by boat.
Tom Collin L. (#4173406)
Umm El Ros/Marsa Mubarak <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Umm El Ros/Marsa Mubarak (★4.3)

Umm El Ros is one of the most well known dive sites in the port Ghalib area and only a 15 minute ride away from the marina. A natural bay formation keeps this site protected. A beautiful dive can be conducted from 1m depth through a sandy bottom to the northern reef or to the southern pinnacles.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Coral Garden Ghalib <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Coral Garden Ghalib (★4.4)

Dive site: very beautiful coral garden and always good for a surprise. This is the north of diving spot Imbarak. Max. Depth: 25 meters. Journey time: Approx. 15 minutes South by boat.
Mares
Port Ghalib Fishmarket <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Port Ghalib Fishmarket (★4.1)

House reef Port Ghalib - offers something for every diver. The beginner can enter the water via a sandy beach and finds a nice reef at 5 - 20m depth. At the outer reef it drops down, depending on the training, to far over 60m.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Port Ghalib Palace <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Port Ghalib Palace (★4.1)

Entry is via the jetty from the Palace. There are several options as dives. Dive north to Port Ghalib sand oasis. Dive south to Port Ghalib Fish Market. Dive to the plateau at 35 m.
Mares
Port Ghalib Sand-Oasis <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Port Ghalib Sand-Oasis (★4.1)

Entry and exit is via the jetty. From here there are two options. Either head north or head south to the Palace. The dive to Palace is a one-way dive.
Mares
Villa Koraffi <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Villa Koraffi (★4.4)

Easy dive along the coast; max. depth: >40 meter; distance: about 15 minutes in north of Port Ghalib. Boat diving. mostly slight current from north to south.
Bernd J. (#4714358)
Marsa Umm Gerifat South <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Marsa Umm Gerifat South (★4.4)

Snorkelers and divers can enter the park via the jetty/zodiac, speedboat, or beach. The entrance is very easy because you enter the water from a staircase. This site is a slowly sloping reef with many plateaus and up to 40m depth. There is a beautiful canyon at 6 - 18m. Training platforms at 2,3,5 and 9m.
Scubapro
Shaab Alaya <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Shaab Alaya (★4.3)

Shaab Alaya is dived in a northerly direction. On the stone wall are countless hard and soft corals. Because of the beautiful drop off that starts from 2m till 17m there is a lot of different marine life to find in and on the wall. The structure of the reef gives the possibility to look for the small marine life.
Anne C. (#4781337)
The Three Corners Sea Beach Resort, housereef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

The Three Corners Sea Beach Resort, housereef (★4.4)

Main reef with a fall from 12 to 30m and slowly degrades with several pinnacles. Current: little or absent. Entry and Exit depending on sea conditions.
Scubapro
The Cave <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

The Cave (★4.4)

Also known as El Masduda, The Cave’s entrance, and exit is through 2 long canyons with closed and open spaces. The main route is marked with a rope. Outside the main reef, you will find many wonderful, small pinnacles with a depth of around 15-18 meters.
Mares
The Cave <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

The Cave (★4.2)

Divesite: Sand bay with 2 entries. Entry through canyons and caves. The main route is marked with a rope. Max. depth: 15 meters; Distance: about 15 minutes in north direction by minibus.
Mares
Fayrouz House Reef South <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Fayrouz House Reef South (★4.2)

The south side of the house reef can be easily accessed via the jetty. The path to the large coral garden can be reached by diving along a reef wall.
Jerome C. (#3701811)
Fayrouz Hous Reef North <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Fayrouz Hous Reef North (★4.2)

The house reef is easily accessible from the Extra Divers Fayrouz dive center via a jetty.The north side features a reef wall with many hard and soft corals, as well as two coral blocks.
Christine N. (#2837383)
Ras Torombi <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Ras Torombi (★4.1)

At the entry point, there are several coral blocks ranging from 8 to 15 meters in depth, reaching almost to the surface.A beautiful coral garden with soft and hard corals.