Soma Bay & Abu Soma
Soma Bay gives access to some of the best Red Sea dive sites and offers fabulous snorkelling, shore and boat diving.
Soma Bay is located just 45km from Hurghada airport. The resort boasts some of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the Red Sea and panoramic views of desert mountains. Soma Bay gives access to some of the best dive sites in the Red Sea and offers fabulous snorkelling, shore and boat diving.
Learning to Dive
The house reef at Soma Bay stretches from the east to the west of the peninsula. With a diverse marine life and an abundance of corals it is truly a delight for all experience levels. A lagoon lies at the front of the reef and provides sheltered waters ideal for training. The house reef boasts a fantastic array of marine life with sightings of large pelagics like barracuda, turtles and eagle rays being commonplace.
Find out more about our learn to dive holiday in Soma Bay.
Qualified Divers
Panorama Reef is a huge coral formation - its walls dropping to over 200m with numerous grottos and overhangs, gorgonians and soft corals. Due to the currents, this site is one of the highlights of the area and best dived as a drift dive. Jacks, barracudas and reef sharks often visit the area and a well-known family of napoleon wrasse are frequently sighted.
Abu Kafan, or ‘the deep one’, is probably the most spectacular dive site in the area with stunning, sheer walls plummeting towards the seafloor hundreds of metres below. Luxuriant soft corals, gorgonians and black corals abound and this is a regular haunt of schooling barracuda, reef sharks and turtles.
Wreck enthusiasts are often drawn to Safaga to visit the Salem Express, an Egyptian passenger ferry that sank on its return journey from Mecca in 1991. 300 victims perished in one of the greatest marine tragedies of all time. This is a stunning site but a dive that is generally considered one for reflection rather than pleasure.
Soma Bay & Abu Soma
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Highlights
- Dive Panorama Reef and Abu Kafan, with stunning walls and corals
- Enjoy the vibrant house reef
- A great option for all levels of diver, including those learning to dive
Soma Bay & Abu Soma Resorts & Hotels
The Breakers - Soma Bay
Opened in March 2010, the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge is the first 'water sports lifestyle' hotel in Egypt.
8 days from £1,475
Sheraton Resort - Soma Bay
The luxurious Sheraton Resort lies in a secluded beach location, on a small peninsular close to Safaga.
8 days from £1,745
Soma Bay & Abu Soma Itineraries
Learn to Dive Soma Bay
Learn how to scuba dive in Soma Bay, south of Hurghada. This Red Sea learn to dive holiday in Egypt is perfect for people who…
8 days from £1,550
Red Sea Diving & Cairo Adventure
Dive into history and beautiful coral reefs on this magical twin centre itinerary that takes in the pyramids in Cairo and the…
10 days from £1,595
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Soma Bay & Abu Soma Information
Soma Bay House Reef Diving
The Orca Dive Club Soma Bay is situated on a house reef that stretches from the east to the west of the peninsula. Packed with diverse marine life and an abundance of corals it is truly a delight for snorkellers and divers of all experience levels. A 420 metre jetty extends directly from the dive club to the reef, with electric cars that are available for carrying equipment and divers for effortless access to the reef. A large turquoise-blue lagoon lies at the front of the reef and provides sheltered waters ideal for training. This house reef boasts a spectacular array of marine life from the smallest to the largest creatures. With sightings of large pelagics like barracuda, turtles and eagle rays being commonplace.
Dive Centre
Orca Dive Club are based at the Breakers Hotel, which is a short walk from the Sheraton Hotel in Soma Bay. Dive boats depart from the new marina.
Orca Dive Club
The purpose built dive centre is located in front of the Breakers Hotel. This is a short walk from the Sheraton Hotel. The dive boats depart from the new marina. A natural, sandy lagoon in front of the dive centre is ideal for introductory dives and training.
Daily diving includes two boat dives per day. There is a great house reef boasting a spectacular array of marine life from the smallest to the largest creatures. Locally, half day trips in both the morning and afternoon can be booked. FREE Nitrox is available (32%) for qualified Nitrox divers.
Please note that it is compulsory at Orca Dive Club to dive with a dive computer. All divers with fewer than 30 logged dives must be guided. Guided dives cost is €5 per person per dive.
An Environmental Fee is applicable to all trips with Orca Divers. Fees are paid locally and are non-refundable. The fee is made up of national park fees and tax and permissions.
Typically, 10 unguided house reef dives with Orca Divers Soma Bay starts from £250 per person excluding equipment rental.
Dive Prices
We recommend booking your diving package in advance to avoid disappointment. You can also take advantage of our great value dive pack offers. Please discuss your requirements with the Regaldive team, who will prepare a quotation suited to your needs.
Resort Info
Getting Around
Soma Bay is located just 45km from Hurghada airport. The resort boasts some of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the Red Sea and panoramic views of desert mountains.
Climate
The hottest time of the year is July and August with air temperature of over 30 ºC. The coolest time is January with the temperature at around 20 ºC. Rainfall is negligible, and it is invariably sunny but breezes can be cool.
Time
Egypt is 1 or 2 hours ahead of GMT depending on the season as Egypt does not operate Daylight Saving Time.
Currency
Egyptian pounds or LE.
We recommend that you take some money in Cash to Egypt. There is a currency exchange desk available at the hotel. Please note that Scottish notes and Australian Travellers Cheques are not accepted in Egypt.
Tipping
Although entirely voluntary, tipping is a recognised part of life in this region of the world. Some local staff will look to travellers for personal recognition of the services offered. We would advise that you allow approx. £10 for gratuities for local staff for the duration of your stay.
Activities
Outdoor pursuits available include:
- Golf
- Thalasso spa
- Water sports
- Camel & jeep safaris
- Horse riding
- Trips to Luxor & Hurghada
Planning your Holiday
Flight Information
Flights are available to Hurghada (HRG) from a number of UK airports. Please note that flight schedules may be subject to change by the airlines at any time. Full and up-to-date flight details will be provided with any holiday quotation.
Flight duration: Approx 5 - 5½ hours
Transfer times: These vary according to the hotel choice. Minimum transfer time is approx. 20 minutes, certain more remote destinations require longer transfers.
Departure tax: N/A
Visas
Entry requirements vary from country to country, and it’s important to check the latest visa information well before you travel. Some destinations may allow visa-free entry for a limited period, while others require an eVisa or a visa obtained in advance. To ensure you have the correct documentation for your trip, we recommend checking the official advice from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or contacting the relevant country’s embassy or consulate. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.
Passports
Before you travel, make sure your passport is valid for the full duration of your trip and meets the entry requirements of your destination. Many countries require at least six months’ validity beyond your planned return date, while others may have different rules. For the most reliable and up-to-date information, visit the UK Government’s passport guidance or the official travel advice pages for your destination. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.
If you’re planning to travel to or via an EU country (with certain exceptions) your UK passport must meet two key requirements, it must be less than 10 years old on the day you enter the country and it must be valid for at least three months after your planned departure date.
Vaccinations & Health Advice
Health and vaccination requirements differ depending on where you're travelling. Some destinations may require proof of specific vaccinations or recommend certain precautions to protect your wellbeing.
We’re not qualified to provide you with specific advice on vaccinations and strongly recommend that you contact your healthcare professional before you travel to discuss the inoculations you may need to consider.
For trusted guidance on health and vaccination advice, refer to the NHS Travel Vaccination Advice, Masta Travel Health or Travel Health Pro websites.
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