Beginner-friendly operator overview with drift/mooring and shallow-bay details.
Ras Bob: sheltered reef for easy scuba and snorkel
Ras Bob: sheltered reef for easy scuba and snorkel
Ras Bob is a sheltered Local North reef in Sharm el Sheikh with pale sandy bays, small caves, gullies, and coral garden patches. Plan it as a drift or mooring dive in calm weather; the site suits beginners and snorkelers, with the best payoff in slow loops through the shallows where reef fish, stingrays, and other small life gather.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 30m
Depth Note
Shallow bays and caves start around 3-6m; site guides generally cap the site around 30m, with the best action in the shallows.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered from wind and waves with usually weak currents.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Numerous small caves are present; use appropriate cave/overhead-environment precautions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for either drift diving or a moored dive.
Snorkeling
A strong snorkel option in calm weather because the shallow bays stay sheltered and the reef structure starts close in.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Beginner-friendly operator overview with drift/mooring and shallow-bay details.
GPS listing for Ras Bob in the Sharm local dive-site list.
Visibility, access, and facilities baseline.
Local-site overview with snorkel-friendly shallow bays and reef-life notes.
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