Ras Abu Soma

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Ras Abu Soma

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The Somabay headland forms the northern end of Safaga Bay. The “Ras“ (head), is a steep wall that ends in the south on a 25m deep plateau, main current direction is coming from the north. On the plateau you can find ancient table corals up to 4m in size, and a steep wall.

Chance of big fish is given, so encounters with gray reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, guitarfishes, stingrays, eagle rays, and hammerhead sharks are possible.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Open Water Diver - Diving course at Volkert Dive Center in Safaga Egypt

Open Water Diver - Diving course at Volkert Dive Center in Safaga Egypt

During your training we focus on safety, fun and patience for your progress. Our German-speaking instructors will teach you to dive with ease so that you can explore the beautiful underwater world of the Red Sea during your course. The OWD certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver and embark on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

September 26, 2026 +124 More
$513.26
€451.00

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
1.3k Sightings
J
26
F
27
M
53
A
103
M
128
J
83
J
168
A
142
S
224
O
173
N
108
D
66

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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray
427 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
M
35
J
27
J
90
A
78
S
84
O
55
N
40
D
18

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
224 Sightings
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10
F
0
M
0
A
13
M
19
J
16
J
47
A
20
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42
O
32
N
11
D
14
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
190 Sightings
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0
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0
M
13
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16
M
17
J
13
J
23
A
33
S
41
O
21
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.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
174 Sightings
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0
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0
M
11
A
18
M
35
J
31
J
26
A
22
S
19
O
12
N
0
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0

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Total number of species approx.: 27

iStock-Global_Pics
Barracuda

Barracuda
166 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
M
20
J
16
J
24
A
27
S
34
O
13
N
20
D
12

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
933 Sightings
J
21
F
22
M
51
A
79
M
100
J
59
J
113
A
87
S
143
O
119
N
83
D
56

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
867 Sightings
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20
F
15
M
44
A
61
M
78
J
47
J
120
A
105
S
150
O
109
N
65
D
53

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
827 Sightings
J
14
F
26
M
45
A
47
M
77
J
45
J
111
A
101
S
139
O
109
N
67
D
46

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
692 Sightings
J
21
F
14
M
26
A
56
M
66
J
44
J
97
A
81
S
121
O
90
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.: 130

Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
683 Sightings
J
20
F
12
M
34
A
48
M
56
J
40
J
93
A
85
S
123
O
84
N
52
D
36

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

Total number of species approx.: 130

AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish

Pufferfish
629 Sightings
J
17
F
13
M
22
A
46
M
68
J
48
J
102
A
73
S
98
O
81
N
36
D
25

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

Total number of species approx.: 40

iStock-wrangel
Triggerfish

Triggerfish
601 Sightings
J
22
F
10
M
24
A
42
M
51
J
41
J
88
A
82
S
101
O
72
N
39
D
29

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
542 Sightings
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19
F
0
M
24
A
42
M
40
J
36
J
70
A
64
S
102
O
72
N
42
D
31

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
486 Sightings
J
16
F
0
M
23
A
42
M
44
J
32
J
81
A
58
S
72
O
66
N
30
D
22

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

Total number of species approx.: 85

iStock-mirecca
Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
459 Sightings
J
14
F
0
M
23
A
38
M
39
J
25
J
70
A
51
S
79
O
67
N
26
D
27

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
350 Sightings
J
14
F
0
M
13
A
31
M
31
J
16
J
45
A
38
S
63
O
49
N
28
D
22

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
300 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
18
M
51
J
38
J
68
A
31
S
43
O
28
N
10
D
13

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
285 Sightings
J
11
F
0
M
14
A
22
M
29
J
19
J
35
A
30
S
54
O
36
N
18
D
17

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
272 Sightings
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10
F
0
M
13
A
21
M
27
J
18
J
41
A
26
S
55
O
36
N
15
D
10

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
266 Sightings
J
12
F
0
M
15
A
19
M
25
J
14
J
45
A
23
S
54
O
25
N
21
D
13

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

Total number of species approx.: 250

iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
224 Sightings
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0
F
10
M
0
A
21
M
19
J
12
J
36
A
28
S
45
O
22
N
16
D
15

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
203 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
24
M
23
J
20
J
28
A
29
S
25
O
25
N
16
D
13

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
201 Sightings
J
11
F
0
M
0
A
13
M
12
J
14
J
36
A
19
S
48
O
25
N
13
D
10

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
166 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
19
M
27
J
13
J
21
A
12
S
23
O
13
N
20
D
18

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

Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
165 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
11
A
12
M
13
J
16
J
18
A
23
S
40
O
22
N
10
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

Shutterstock-Miroslav Halama
Cornetfish

Cornetfish
155 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
17
M
15
J
15
J
22
A
18
S
37
O
20
N
11
D
0

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

Total number of species approx.: 250

Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
128 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
10
J
0
J
27
A
21
S
44
O
15
N
11
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
121 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
18
J
0
J
30
A
20
S
40
O
13
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.: 3

Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
106 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
13
A
0
M
10
J
0
J
17
A
19
S
20
O
27
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.: 80

iStock-bearacreative
Emperor

Emperor
73 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
12
J
10
J
13
A
12
S
26
O
0
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.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
67 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
27
A
0
S
26
O
14
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.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
57 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
10
M
10
J
0
J
16
A
0
S
21
O
0
N
0
D
0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Magicdivers Kalawy

Magicdivers Kalawy

Magic Life Hotel Kalawy, 0000000 Safaga, Egypt
Club Ras Soma Diving Center

Club Ras Soma Diving Center

Soma Bay, Km 48, Safaga Road, P.O.Box 149, 84711 Hurghada, Egypt
Volkert Dive Center, Paradise Divers Safaga

Volkert Dive Center, Paradise Divers Safaga

Eagles Paradise Abu Soma Beach Resort, 12345 Safaga, Egypt
Orca Coral Garden

Orca Coral Garden

ORCA DIVE CLUB CORAL GARDEN, 1940402 SAFAGA, Egypt

ORCA DIVE CLUB SAFAGA AMARINA

Amarina Resort Abu Soma - Safaga, 00000 SAFAGA, Egypt

Extra Divers Sharm el Naga

Red Sea Dreams Resort, Viva Blue, 0000 Safaga / Red Sea, Egypt

Master Liveaboards, Master Liveaboards Red Sea Fleet

Villa 5, Eng Ahmed Rafaat St, 1111 Hurghada, Egypt

Anthias Fleet

New Marina, 84511 Hurghda, Egypt

United Divers

Dolphin Beach Hotel, 00000 Safaga, Egypt

ROJO DIVE SAFARI

Old Sheraton Marina, N/A Hurghada, Egypt

Blue Submarine Diving Centers

Kilo 8, Lotus Bay, 11423 Safaga, Egypt

Dive Sites Nearby

Marcel P. (#4801450)
Tobia Hamra (★4.4)

Tobia Hamra (★4.4)

With a depth of 5-40m this site has something for everyone. It is also very nice for snorkelers. Navigation to the boat can sometimes be a bit difficult because it is located in the middle of the coral garden.
Stephan M. (#1651629)
Tobia Arbaa (★4.5)

Tobia Arbaa (★4.5)

Tobia Arbaa is a popular dive site near Safaga and can be reached by speedboat or daily boat tour. The dive site contains five main pinnacles on a shallow sandy bottom and is suitable for entry level and advanced divers alike.
Aqualung
The Breakers House Reef South, Soma Bay (★4.4)

The Breakers House Reef South, Soma Bay (★4.4)

Housereef, directly in front of the dive center, very easy to reach with shuttle and great helpful staff. A little windy and also swell belong here with changing currents.
Centrum Nurkowe Aqarium, 78-100 Kołobrzeg
Abu Soma Garden (★4.4)

Abu Soma Garden (★4.4)

This dive site is shallow to over 30m with little current, therefore, it is suitable for beginner divers. Because the coral garden is shallow, it is also a very nice place for snorkeling.
Mares
Robinson Club Soma Bay House Reef (★4.2)

Robinson Club Soma Bay House Reef (★4.2)

Entrance: beach/ shore, depth up to 12m, after approx. 180m relaxed from the beach, well suited for Scuba Skills Updates and Try Scuba.
Mares
Robinson Club Soma Bay Pool (★3.9)

Robinson Club Soma Bay Pool (★3.9)

Suitable for the first dives of a beginner course and Try Scuba, partly also in use of swimmers and aqua courses, maximum depth 1.60m.
Mares
Ras Abu Soma Drift (★4.4)

Ras Abu Soma Drift (★4.4)

Ras Abu Soma is a drift dive site near Safaga featuring an elongated reef with steep drop-offs and coral formations. The dive is usually conducted as a drift along the reef. Often moderate to strong currents.