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Serib Soraya

Intermediate 📍 Red Sea, Egypt
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# Serib Soraya Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Visibility
20m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
〜 Mild

Serib Soraya is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Al Qoseir, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This Indian Ocean site offers intermediate divers an exciting underwater experience with depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters. The dive features dramatic coral formations and rock structures that create an engaging topography for exploration.

Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens hosting diverse Red Sea marine life, including colorful reef fish, groupers, snappers, and occasionally larger pelagic species. The site is known for its healthy coral ecosystems and abundance of tropical fish species that thrive in these warm waters.

The reef’s structure provides excellent opportunities for both wall dives and reef exploration, with plenty of visual interest throughout the descent. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 25 meters, depending on seasonal conditions, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater landscape.

Serib Soraya is best suited for divers with some experience due to occasional currents and depth variations. The site’s combination of accessible depths and spectacular marine biodiversity makes it a worthwhile addition to any Red Sea diving itinerary.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Hooded Cuttlefish — seen at this dive site
Hooded Cuttlefish Rhombosepion prashadi rhooseboy
Lyretail Anthias — seen at this dive site
Lyretail Anthias Pseudanthias squamipinnis cedo12
Exquisite Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Exquisite Butterflyfish Chaetodon austriacus owen23510
Blue Blanquillo — seen at this dive site
Blue Blanquillo Malacanthus latovittatus maridom
Miry's Demoiselle — seen at this dive site
Miry's Demoiselle Neopomacentrus miryae sylvielouisy
Peacock Grouper — seen at this dive site
Peacock Grouper Cephalopholis argus owen23510

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Mild
Visibility 20 m
GPS 26.1086°, 34.3076°