Safaga is a large, calm water bay with a series of nice sandy beaches along its shore. Snorkelling in Safaga is easy and ideal for kids. Just remember that the bay is a favourite spot for board sports enthusiasts, so always check out for where the windsurfers’ action is! A favourite among tourists though is the half day or full day excursion to Tobia Island, a flat sandbank located in the middle of the bay. Snorkelling is ”the” watersport par excellence in the Red Sea. With the wealth of underwater life in all destinations, snorkelling is an easy and very enjoyable way to spend some time and discover the wonders of the marine life. Whether you go out from your resort beach, or you spend a day or half a day on a snorkelling boat, you will collect unforgettable memories! In the Red Sea, snorkelling is particularly easy, as the high salinity of the water allows you to float almost without effort. Follow though our Snorkelling Guide tips, for those areas where currents and waves can make it a bit more challenging. Here are some of the nicest spots for snorkelling in Safaga: - Ras Abu Soma, the fringing reef famous also among divers, with an incredible wealth of marine life. Accessible via the jetty at the Sheraton Soma Bay, it can be at times a bit challenging due to wind and currents. But you are in for some unforgettable sights here!
- Tobia Island, a flat little sandbank located in the middle of the bay of Safaga, with outstanding coral heads in shallow water. Excursions to Tobia are regularly scheduled by all diving and aqua centres in the area.
In all hotels you will find watersport and diving centres hiring snorkelling equipment, and organising guided and non-guided snorkelling trips to the best places in the area. They also cater to the tiny ones, with professional guides teaching your kids how to use snorkel, mask and fins, for an experience they will never forget. Another way to have some great snorkelling is joining one of the scuba diving boats, going out on daily basis for half day or full day trips to the best sites in the area. Have a look at our Diving and Snorkelling Maps to check out the names and location of the area’s snorkelling sites. |