Shaab Suedi
Also known as: Sha'ab Suadi
Best time to dive
January to December; November to April
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Manta rayPossible
- Napoleon wrassePossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not viable - wreck and reef structure begin well below snorkel range on an exposed current-swept drop-off
Safety notes
Depth, strong currents, wreck penetration risks (silt-out, entanglement among vehicle cargo and hull wreckage), sharp metal; broader access hazard - Sudan civil war/Port Sudan drone strikes (2025) have disrupted liveaboard operations, confirm current status (VERIFY)
Permits & fees
Sudan tourist visa required; no specific site permit fee documented - conservation fees generally bundled into liveaboard cost
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Port Sudan
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.