Liveaboard route page noting calmer conditions, excellent visibility, and the north Red Sea access pattern.
Siyoul Soraya is a calm northern Red Sea reef dive.
Siyoul Soraya is a calm northern Red Sea reef dive.
Siyoul Soraya is a relaxed northern Red Sea reef dive with coral structure, sandy gaps, and enough relief to keep the route interesting. It works as an easy boat dive and can be run with drift timing when conditions suit, so the most comfortable day is one with settled sea state. Reef fish, turtles, rays, morays, wrasse, and scorpionfish make it worth a slow look along the coral edges and crevices.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 15m
Depth Note
Starts around 2-3 m and reaches about 14-15 m; some days are run as a drift.
Best Season
Late spring through autumn, when the sea is usually calmer and clearer.
Typical Conditions
Calm to lightly moving reef conditions, with drift potential and clearer water on settled days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tidy and match the boat plan if the site is being run as a drift.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; it is normally visited as part of a guided north Red Sea itinerary.
Legal Notes
Confirm the operator's route and any wider marine-area rules before departure.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A simple reef tour with enough structure for relaxed exploration, and an optional drift-style setup when the boat day is arranged that way.
Freediving
A calm-day freedive fits the shallow reef edge and sandy gaps, but it is less suitable when drift or chop builds.
Snorkeling
Best only in the shallow, sheltered sections on flat days; the reef is less forgiving once current or chop picks up.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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
Liveaboard route page noting calmer conditions, excellent visibility, and the north Red Sea access pattern.
Operator page describing hard and soft corals plus reef fish and associated marine life.
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