Siyoul Lagoon

Shallow Red Sea lagoon with vibrant reef and macro life.

Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Siyoul Lagoon, is located on the north side of Siyoul Soraya Island, part of the Siyoul Islands north of the main diving hubs. Divers navigate a nice main reef and can explore a distinct plateau/coral garden accessible via a small channel, offering varied topography within a sheltered environment. No specific history or historical events are noted for this location.

The lagoon is teeming with vibrant marine life, particularly noted for its abundance of smaller species. Divers can expect to encounter a lot of nudibranchs, glass fish, puffer fish, and clown fish, alongside a diverse array of other colorful reef fish, making it an excellent spot for macro photography and observing typical Red Sea reef inhabitants.

The best time to visit Siyoul Lagoon is generally during the Red Sea's diving season, offering clear waters year-round. Its shallow depths and calm conditions make it ideal for beginners and a relaxing dive for experienced divers. Both snorkelers and freedivers will find this site suitable due to its accessible coral gardens and vibrant shallow marine life.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Excellent Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths and sheltered lagoon conditions make it ideal for divers of all experience levels.

Current Strength:

Mild

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