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Naama Bay

Beginner 📍 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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# Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 25m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Beginner
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Current
〜 Mild

Naama Bay is a premier shallow diving destination in Sharm El Sheikh, located along Egypt’s Red Sea coast in the Sinai Peninsula. This protected bay offers ideal conditions for divers of all experience levels, with depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters, making it perfect for beginners and recreational divers.

The bay features vibrant coral gardens, colorful sandy slopes, and rocky outcrops teeming with marine life. Divers encounter abundant tropical fish species, including groupers, snappers, and fusiliers. The site is known for regular sightings of rays, morays, and occasionally larger pelagics.

Crystal-clear waters and moderate currents create excellent visibility, typically ranging from 15 to 30 meters. The diverse topography includes coral reefs, reef walls, and sandy areas with scattered coral formations.

Naama Bay’s accessibility, proximity to resort facilities, and consistent marine biodiversity make it a popular choice for underwater photography and naturalist diving. The sheltered nature of the bay provides calm conditions, particularly suitable for certification courses and skill development in the stunning Red Sea environment.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Sohal Surgeonfish — seen at this dive site
Sohal Surgeonfish Acanthurus sohal hromada
Bigfin Reef Squid — seen at this dive site
Bigfin Reef Squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana barrylyons
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus delfinline
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi luispb
Mimic Octopus — seen at this dive site
Mimic Octopus Thaumoctopus mimicus andywings
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi iota

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 25 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Beginner
Current Mild
Visibility 22 m
GPS 27.9105°, 34.3294°