Dive Site: Siyul Al Saghir

Access: Boat, zodiac

Minimum Divers: 12

Minimum Qualification: Open water

Depth Range: 10 - 12 M

Siyul Al Saghir

 

Site Position

110 minutes cruising from El Gouna ; halfway between Gubal island and Shadwan.

 

Sea Conditions

At times unpredictable currents. Keyword is alert. Choppy cruising over open sea.

 

Profile/Specifics

Depth ranging from 10-12 meters at the south side and 15-22 meters in the northern section. Expect the familiar sandy bottoms and coral meadows. Typical drift dive. Watch the attractive main reef. Multitude of large coral blocks.

 

Aquatic Panorama

  • Hard coral
  • Soft coral
  • Longspot snapper
  • Sohal surgeonfish
  • Forskall’s goatfish
  • Summana grouper
  • Bluespotted wrasse
  • Giant pufferfish