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Casus Soraya

Intermediate 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# Casus Soraya Dive Site

Dive Conditions

🎯
Level
Intermediate
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Current
Moderate

Casus Soraya is a remarkable wreck dive located in Qesm Al Qoseir, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This moderately challenging site offers divers an exciting exploration of a sunken vessel resting in the warm waters of the Red Sea, part of the Indian Ocean system.

The wreck attracts diverse marine life including reef fish, groupers, snappers, and nudibranchs that have colonized the structure. Divers may encounter larger pelagic species while exploring the surrounding waters. The site features interesting structural elements and natural reef formations that create an immersive underwater environment.

Suitable for intermediate to advanced divers, Casus Soraya requires good buoyancy control and basic wreck diving experience. The depth and current conditions demand proper training and preparation. Visibility is typically good, allowing divers to appreciate both the wreck’s details and the abundant marine biodiversity.

This site exemplifies the Red Sea’s reputation as a world-class diving destination, combining historical interest with natural beauty and rich marine ecosystems.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Hawksbill Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata mikegrutherford
Hawksbill Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata lovelyclemmy
Hawksbill Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata claudimaus
Indian Lionfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Lionfish Pterois miles kattttrin
Yellowfin Hind — seen at this dive site
Yellowfin Hind Cephalopholis hemistiktos lovelyclemmy
Blue Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Blue Triggerfish Pseudobalistes fuscus duktusgalaxy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
GPS 26.5443°, 34.1160°