Tobia Al Kabeir

Overview

Tobia Al Kabeir, which translates from Arabic as "The Big Tobia," is a stunning underwater landscape composed of several large and impressive coral pinnacles. Located within the calm inner reefs of Soma Bay, this dive feels like navigating through a submerged forest of coral towers, where each pinnacle stands as a vibrant pillar of life. It’s a classic Soma Bay dive, loved by all for its beautiful scenery and rich biodiversity.

The dive plan here is a fun and easy exploration, weaving a path from one pinnacle to the next across a shallow, sandy bottom. Each tower is richly decorated with a dense covering of hard and soft corals and is often surrounded by a shimmering cloud of glassfish and anthias. A careful inspection of the pinnacles will reveal masters of camouflage like stonefish and scorpionfish. The calm, protected conditions and clear visibility make it an outstanding site for all divers, especially those on their first boat dives after the PADI Open Water Diver course.

This site is a photographer's dream, offering beautiful wide-angle views of the coral towers and fantastic macro opportunities among the crevices. The layout is perfect for practicing underwater navigation, a key component of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, in a fun and low-stress environment. It’s a beautiful and highly rewarding dive that never fails to impress.

Ready to explore this coral forest? Contact Scuba World Divers to join an inner reef trip in Soma Bay.