Sonesta Beach Reef

Sonesta Beach Reef is the house reef fronting the Sonesta Beach Resort in Naama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh — a sheltered shore dive characterised by a gently sloping reef in the calm waters of the bay.

Overview

The Sonesta Beach Resort stretches across the sands of Naama Bay and maintains a private beach with direct reef access. Naama Bay house reefs drop from a shallow sandy zone into a sloping reef at depths of 10–25 m. The sheltered bay conditions produce consistently gentle conditions with water temperature ranging from 20°C in winter to 27°C in summer and visibility typically 20–30 m.

The reef is used primarily for resort-based Discover Scuba Diving sessions and certification training, as well as night dives, with the calm waters and gradual slope well suited to new divers.

Dive Profile

Shore entry from the beach. Sandy slope descending to reef at 10–25 m. Typical Naama Bay conditions: minimal current, good visibility. The gently sloping seafloor and sheltered bay make this suitable for night diving.

Marine Life

Typical Sharm el Sheikh/Naama Bay reef community: diverse reef fish, reef-associated species including moray eels, parrotfish, wrasses, and surgeonfish. The reef corals in Naama Bay feature a range of hard and soft species.

Tips

• A convenient introductory or training dive for resort guests
• Night dives on Naama Bay reefs are productive and logistically simple
• More adventurous dives (Ras Mohammed, Tiran) are available by boat from nearby marinas

Sources: Reef Oasis Dive Club — Sharm El Sheikh Dive Sites. No dedicated source found specifically for Sonesta Beach Reef; description based on Naama Bay house reef characteristics. Last updated 2026-05-17.