This dive site, Coraya Bay, is conveniently located just minutes from Marsa Alam Airport and serves as a highly regarded house reef for the surrounding resorts. The bay offers diverse underwater exploration, from protected inner reefs bustling with marine life, perfect for beginners, to more exposed and spectacular outer drop-offs that cater to experienced divers and snorkelers seeking drift opportunities. Its accessibility directly from resort beaches makes it a popular and easy-to-navigate dive spot.
The marine environment within Coraya Bay is rich and vibrant, characterized by hundreds of colorful reef fish, including angelfish, butterflyfish, and clownfish, easily spotted among the thriving coral gardens. Both hard and soft corals form intricate habitats, supporting a wide array of smaller invertebrates and juvenile fish, contributing to a lively and picturesque underwater ecosystem.
Coraya Bay is an excellent destination to visit year-round, benefitting from the generally clear waters and pleasant temperatures of the Red Sea. Beginners will find the calm, shallow inner bay ideal for learning and leisurely exploration, while advanced divers and freedivers can test their skills along the outer drop-offs, where moderate currents can offer exciting drift dives. Divers should be aware of potential currents on the outer reef sections.
