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Siyal Island

Advanced 📍 Red Sea, Egypt
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# Siyal Island Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
15m – 40m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Discover Siyal Island, a premier diving destination located in Qesm Shlatin within Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. This remote site in the southern Red Sea offers exceptional underwater experiences for divers of intermediate to advanced skill levels.

Siyal Island features dramatic reef structures with depths ranging from 15 to 40+ meters, providing diverse exploration opportunities. Divers encounter vibrant coral formations, including pristine hard and soft corals that support abundant marine life.

The site teems with Red Sea biodiversity, including colorful reef fish, groupers, snappers, and occasionally larger pelagic species such as sharks and rays. Schools of fusiliers and jacks create dynamic underwater scenes, while smaller creatures like nudibranchs and crustaceans inhabit the reef crevices.

Strong currents are common, making this site best suited for experienced divers. The combination of unique geological formations, excellent visibility, and rich marine ecosystems makes Siyal Island an unforgettable Red Sea diving destination. Ideal for those seeking pristine, less-crowded reef experiences in Egypt’s southern waters.

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 15 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
GPS 22.8977°, 36.2865°