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Soma Bay and Safaga

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Soma Bay and Safaga

A quiet peninsula, shallow sand flats and the wreck of the Salem Express nearby.

4 nights Private Licensed guide No deposit Cancel any time, free

What this is

Soma Bay is a low-density peninsula south of Hurghada with a long shallow sand flat that suits weak swimmers and wind sports alike. Safaga next door is the dive base, and the Salem Express wreck lies offshore. That wreck is a grave with over four hundred dead; some divers visit respectfully and some should not go at all.

Highlights

  • Shallow sand flats and calm water off the peninsula
  • Tobia Arbaa coral pinnacles
  • Panorama and Middle Reef dive sites
  • Windsurfing and kitesurfing conditions from spring

What is included

Included

  • Four nights at Soma Bay
  • Daily breakfast
  • One reef boat day with lunch
  • Airport transfers
  • Licensed Egyptologist guide throughout
  • All entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water on touring days

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa (currently USD 25 on arrival for most nationalities)
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses and optional extras

Your itinerary

01

Arrive

Transfer from Hurghada airport, about an hour.

Soma Bay
02

Reef day

Boat out to Tobia Arbaa or Panorama Reef with lunch aboard.

Tobia Arbaa
Panorama Reef
03

Free

Beach, spa or a second boat day.

Soma Bay
04

Free

Nothing scheduled.

Soma Bay
05

Depart

Transfer to Hurghada airport.

Soma Bay

Good to know

  • Wear closed-toe shoes; most sites are sand, gravel and uneven stone.
  • Summer temperatures in Upper Egypt regularly exceed 40C. We start early for a reason.
  • Bring your passport - several sites check ID at the gate.
  • Photography is free at most sites; interior tomb photography sometimes carries a separate ticket.
  • The Salem Express is a war grave in all but name. If we take you there it is as a respectful dive, and we will not do a photo circuit of it.

Questions

How do I book?

Send us the dates and how many people are travelling, by WhatsApp or the form on this page. We reply with a written itinerary and a fixed price, usually within a few hours. Confirming is a message, not a payment.

Are the hotels and flights included?

Everything listed under what is included is booked and paid by us as part of the package. We hold the reservations; you owe nothing until you arrive in Egypt.

Do you take a deposit?

No. We ask for no deposit and take no payment to hold a date. Nothing is charged when you book and nothing is payable in advance - you settle with us in Egypt once the trip is running.

What if I need to change or cancel?

Tell us and we will change it, or cancel it, at no cost. There is no cancellation fee and no deadline to worry about, because nothing has been paid up front. If plans shift while you are already here, we will rearrange what we can on the day.

Do I need a diving certification?

For the guided dives, yes - bring your certification card and logbook. Snorkelling needs nothing at all, and an introductory dive with an instructor is open to complete beginners.

Is Egypt safe for solo and female travellers?

The tourist regions are heavily policed and we work in them daily. Your guide stays with you at every site. If you are travelling alone, tell us - we will match you with a guide accordingly.

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