Naama Bay

Sheltered bay with coral, turtles, and rays

Shore Access
7m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is Naama Bay, a sheltered bay in Egypt offering a relaxed dive experience suitable for beginners. The underwater landscape is characterized by coral blocks of varying sizes interspersed with seagrass beds and sandy patches. Artificial reefs and a sunken zodiac add interest to the dive. Navigation is straightforward, with the varied terrain providing a diverse exploration experience.

Marine life is abundant and varied. Green turtles and eagle rays are common sightings, alongside a wide array of Red Sea fish. Macro enthusiasts will find plenty to photograph, including nudibranchs and shrimps. The coral blocks are home to numerous small fish and invertebrates.

The best time to visit Naama Bay for diving is during the warmer months (April to October) when water temperatures are pleasant and visibility is generally at its best. For freedivers, the shallow depths and calm conditions make this a great location for practicing skills, while scuba divers will enjoy the ease of navigation and the abundance of marine life. Remember to respect marine life and leave no trace behind.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefturtleeagle raynudibranchshrimpartificial reefwreckbeginner friendlyegyptnaama bay

Marine Life

Green turtleEagle rayRed Sea fishNudibranchsShrimpsvarious corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow, sheltered bay with easy navigation.

Current Strength:

Mild

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