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SOMA BAY DIVING HOLIDAYS
SOMA BAY DIVING HOLIDAYS
Why you'll love diving in Soma Bay!
A massive house reef with diverse marine life and an abundance of corals
Delightful diving for all experience levels
Sightings of large pelagics like barracuda, turtles and eagle rays are commonplace
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Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay, Soma Bay, Egypt
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Diving In Soma Bay
Soma Bay, situated along Egypt's picturesque Red Sea coast, is just 30 minutes South of Hurghada Airport. It is a perfect diving holiday destination for those seeking more ‘upscale’ accommodation, easy diving, and a great house reef for snorkelling.
Under the water in Soma Bay, there is a vibrant world teeming with life. The coral reefs are home to many marine species, including reef sharks, sea turtles, and countless tropical fish. Dive sites like Panorama Reef and Abu Kafan attract divers from around the globe with their dramatic walls, vibrant coral gardens, and unique underwater landscapes. For those interested in wreck diving, the nearby Salem Express offers a hauntingly beautiful experience.
One of Soma Bay’s highlights is the exceptional visibility underwater, often exceeding 30 meters. The water temperature is inviting year-round, ranging from 22°C in the winter to 28°C in the summer. This makes it an ideal destination for divers of all levels, from beginners to seasoned adventurers. Many luxury resorts in the area house professional dive centers, offering everything from introductory courses to advanced certifications and guided excursions to the best dive sites.
Beyond diving, Soma Bay provides opportunities for snorkelling, where shallow reefs near the shore allow even non-divers to explore the vibrant marine life.
Soma Bay is also a famous area for windsurfing, kitesurfing, and wing foiling for those who want some ‘on water’ adventure as well. There are a number for excellent high standard hotels, as well a couple of good more affordable options. There are several beachfront restaurants on the Northern side of the bay, close to the scuba diving centre.
Soma Bay is one of the top scuba diving holiday destinations for families, learn to dive holidays, or a dedicated diving holiday with easy diving. We highly recommend combining a diving holiday to Soma Bay with a visit to Luxor, just four hours away, to see some of the amazing ancient Egyptian sites. This can be done as a day trip, or we can construct a tailor-made itinerary to fit your specific requirements. Just call and speak to one of our Egypt dive travel specialists for expert, impartial advice.
Diving Seasons In Soma Bay
The hottest time of the year is July and August with air temperature of over 30 degrees C. The coolest time is January with the temperature at around 20 degrees C. Rainfall is negligable and it is invariably sunny but breezes can be cool.
Your skill Level
Learn To Dive
100%
Qualified diver with daily dives
100%
50 dives or more
100%
Snorkelling
80%
From £112 p. night (room only)
From £92 p. night (half board)
4* The Breakers Kitesurf and Dive Lodge
Good small hotel designed with divers, kitesurfer and wingfoilers in mind
Nice social atmosphere at evening meal times with large shared tables
Situated directly on the waterfront, overlooking the Red Sea and the Soma Bay house reef
From £86 p. night (half board)
5* Palm Royale Soma Bay
Affordable quality resort located on the beach
Fantastic spa facilities at the hotel
Right next to the best windsurf, kitesurf wingfoiling spot
From £224 p. night (all inclusive all meal)
5* Steigenberger Resort Ras Soma
New modern luxury beach resort, great for couples, familes or solo travellers
Good value considering the high standard
One of the best Wing Foil and Kitesurf centres just a short stroll down the beach
£1,900 p. p.
Cairo - Nile Cruise - Soma Bay
This 14-day luxury tour, is the perfect combination of luxury beach resort and a taste of what this fascinating country has to offer. Explore ancient Cairo, gaze at the Great Pyramids and sail in luxury down the lifeblood of Egypt on a five-day luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, Accommodation throughout the tour is at the very best hotels Egypt has to offer, including the Mena House Cairo at the foot of the pyramids, a small luxury Nile Cruise and top beach resort in Soma Bay.
For those on a smaller budget, we can downgrade the accommodation for a more affordable, but still good quality, holiday.
£1,350 p. p.
Luxor and Soma Bay
A simple 3-day extension tour to Luxor after or before your Red Sea beach stay in Soma Bay (or other Red Sea resort to include El Gouna, Hurghada, El Quseir or Marsa Alam)
£1,650 p. p.
Snorkel and scuba dive resort PLUS Luxor
How about combining one of the best (if not THE best) house reefs in Egypt with a visit to the ancient Egyptian sites and temples at Luxor? Our itinerary allows you to experience world-class snorkelling or diving and take in some of the most incredible Egyptian history, making the most of this beautiful, fascinating country both above and below the water.
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