Tobia Arbaa

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Tobia Arbaa

★★★★★ (11,240)

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.

Divers can enjoy the dive through the pinnacles and the beautiful, colorful soft corals. The sandy bottom hosts blue spotted rays, crocodile fish, and others.

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
1.2k Sightings
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27
F
24
M
53
A
84
M
105
J
83
J
133
A
156
S
144
O
151
N
141
D
59

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
541 Sightings
J
15
F
0
M
16
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37
M
78
J
38
J
46
A
57
S
69
O
69
N
72
D
44

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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
366 Sightings
J
14
F
14
M
17
A
30
M
38
J
24
J
30
A
35
S
36
O
48
N
53
D
27

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Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
302 Sightings
J
14
F
0
M
12
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0
M
14
J
21
J
26
A
49
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82
O
40
N
32
D
12
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
195 Sightings
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18
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0
M
17
A
0
M
15
J
11
J
13
A
24
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33
O
29
N
20
D
15

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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray
128 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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13
M
18
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12
J
20
A
16
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0
O
18
N
19
D
12

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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
1.9k Sightings
J
62
F
55
M
91
A
165
M
157
J
149
J
190
A
221
S
232
O
271
N
213
D
109

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Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
1.5k Sightings
J
56
F
40
M
62
A
115
M
119
J
107
J
165
A
172
S
195
O
223
N
160
D
97

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
1.3k Sightings
J
54
F
40
M
60
A
108
M
107
J
115
J
139
A
153
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148
O
184
N
136
D
79

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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
1.1k Sightings
J
42
F
29
M
49
A
93
M
87
J
79
J
121
A
116
S
121
O
169
N
115
D
69

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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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
1.1k Sightings
J
44
F
29
M
50
A
76
M
88
J
77
J
118
A
116
S
120
O
160
N
120
D
61

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
955 Sightings
J
38
F
29
M
42
A
68
M
75
J
69
J
96
A
124
S
123
O
145
N
98
D
48

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
873 Sightings
J
43
F
27
M
50
A
73
M
80
J
67
J
77
A
99
S
106
O
120
N
82
D
49

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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
852 Sightings
J
19
F
19
M
40
A
64
M
71
J
60
J
89
A
131
S
135
O
110
N
76
D
38

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
823 Sightings
J
28
F
27
M
36
A
64
M
61
J
67
J
79
A
94
S
96
O
131
N
94
D
46

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
771 Sightings
J
35
F
20
M
43
A
54
M
52
J
64
J
88
A
85
S
72
O
105
N
94
D
59

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
746 Sightings
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28
F
26
M
33
A
59
M
64
J
57
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77
A
85
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85
O
106
N
80
D
46

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Total number of species approx.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
714 Sightings
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12
F
12
M
34
A
63
M
71
J
65
J
69
A
83
S
81
O
104
N
78
D
42

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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
614 Sightings
J
19
F
21
M
27
A
55
M
54
J
50
J
60
A
70
S
76
O
74
N
58
D
50

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
566 Sightings
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20
F
18
M
32
A
34
M
42
J
41
J
60
A
58
S
62
O
95
N
69
D
35

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
475 Sightings
J
18
F
14
M
27
A
37
M
32
J
43
J
38
A
59
S
46
O
75
N
55
D
31

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
441 Sightings
J
12
F
17
M
21
A
36
M
39
J
44
J
46
A
40
S
49
O
62
N
48
D
27

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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Goatfish

Goatfish
375 Sightings
J
15
F
0
M
17
A
31
M
30
J
27
J
47
A
48
S
34
O
54
N
48
D
24

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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Cornetfish

Cornetfish
324 Sightings
J
14
F
14
M
14
A
30
M
33
J
32
J
24
A
31
S
31
O
46
N
34
D
21

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
305 Sightings
J
13
F
13
M
17
A
22
M
17
J
28
J
26
A
35
S
29
O
46
N
42
D
17

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
290 Sightings
J
13
F
0
M
16
A
21
M
22
J
33
J
35
A
38
S
39
O
29
N
25
D
19

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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Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
280 Sightings
J
0
F
11
M
11
A
22
M
30
J
42
J
25
A
30
S
23
O
36
N
30
D
20

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
201 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
12
A
22
M
18
J
14
J
18
A
20
S
28
O
32
N
24
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

Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
183 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
18
M
16
J
24
J
23
A
24
S
21
O
27
N
16
D
14

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
158 Sightings
J
0
F
11
M
0
A
13
M
10
J
0
J
23
A
19
S
24
O
28
N
30
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

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Emperor

Emperor
140 Sightings
J
10
F
0
M
0
A
15
M
12
J
0
J
22
A
18
S
12
O
19
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.: 130

iStock-Christian von Mach
Pipefish

Pipefish
138 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
16
M
15
J
12
J
10
A
15
S
16
O
25
N
17
D
12

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

Total number of species approx.: 15

Shutterstock-Hans Gert Broeder
Garfish

Garfish
136 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
11
M
17
J
14
J
12
A
16
S
15
O
22
N
17
D
12

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

Total number of species approx.: 30

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Sand Eel

Sand Eel
132 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
11
M
23
J
0
J
15
A
14
S
17
O
32
N
20
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
110 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
11
A
0
M
12
J
0
J
19
A
18
S
21
O
14
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
100 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
12
M
13
J
0
J
0
A
25
S
14
O
21
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-Diego Grandi
Spade Fish

Spade Fish
71 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
11
M
18
J
11
J
17
A
14
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0
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Garibaldi Damselfish

Garibaldi Damselfish
60 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
11
J
0
J
0
A
15
S
10
O
0
N
14
D
10

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

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross
Shrimp

Shrimp
53 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
11
J
0
J
10
A
10
S
11
O
11
N
0
D
0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

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ORCA DIVE CLUB SOMA BAY

The Breakers Hotel, 19411 Soma Bay, 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

Orca Diveclub El Gouna, Turtle´s Inn

TURTLES INN DIVE CLUB & HOTEL, 84513 EL GOUNA, 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

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

Freedom Divers Safaga

Tobia Hotel - Safaga, 84711 Red Sea - Egypt, Egypt

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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.
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.
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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.
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Ras Abu Soma (★4.4)

Ras Abu Soma (★4.4)

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.
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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.