Soma Bay is one of the world's most recognised open water swimming venues — and we know it better than anyone.
Active Planet in numbers
10+
Years experience
30+
National teams
4×
World Cup hosted
50m
25m
Two pools
365
Training days per year
We've been organising training camps in Egypt for over six years. Soma Bay is our flagship open water swimming destination — the same Red Sea waters that have hosted the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup four years in a row, combined with a 10-lane 50m Olympic pool for technique and quality set work.
Soma Bay, Egypt — Open Water Swimming Training Camp & World Cup Venue
A 100% access-controlled resort peninsula on Egypt's Red Sea coast — the venue of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup. Crystal-clear Red Sea open water combined with a 10-lane 50m Olympic pool. Year-round warm weather, virtually zero rain.
Soma Bay is a private, gated resort peninsula on Egypt's Red Sea coast — reserved exclusively for guests and staff, with zero public access. Over 300 days of sunshine annually, ~0 rain days per year, and 22–28°C water year-round make it one of the most reliable warm-weather destinations for open water swimming training camps — ideal for pre-season preparation, winter open water camps, and year-round squad programmes. The Red Sea at Soma Bay is the venue of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup, held here every year since 2023. Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is approximately 50 minutes away, with direct scheduled connections from Frankfurt, Vienna, Zurich, and Munich.
Airport
HRG — ~50 min
Resort Access
100% private · Athletes only
Water Temperature
22–28°C year-round
Board Basis
Full board
When to come
Open water swimming is possible at Soma Bay every month of the year. The Red Sea stays at 22–28°C year-round — there is no off-season.
Air Temperature
25–35°C year-round
Sunshine Days
300+ per year
Rain Days
~0 — no cancelled sessions
Available
365 days per year
The Red Sea is open all year. No sessions are cancelled due to weather — Soma Bay averages ~0 rain days per year. Summer camps are possible with early morning and evening sessions scheduled around peak heat.
Open Water Swimming Camp — Red Sea World Cup Venue & Olympic Pool
100% access-controlled · Private peninsula · World Cup venue · Athletes only
Train where the world's best open water swimmers race. Soma Bay's Red Sea waters host the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup annually — and the same conditions are available to your squad for training. Combined with a 10-lane 50m Olympic pool for technique and set work, this is the most complete open water swimming training base in the region.
Training Venues — Soma Bay, Red Sea, Egypt
Open water venue: Soma Bay Marina, Red Sea — the World Aquatics Open Water World Cup race course.
Open Water — Red Sea, World Cup Venue
- World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup venue — same course used annually since 2023
- Crystal-clear, 22–28°C water year-round — consistent conditions every month
- Private resort peninsula — no public access to the open water area
- Flat, sheltered bay — ideal for all open water training distances
- Open water access every day of the year
50m Olympic Pool — Technique & Set Training
- 10 lanes, 50m — built to international competition standards
- Ideal for technique sessions, quality sets, and stroke work alongside open water
- Clear water and good visibility — natural light from outdoor setting
- Dedicated pool access — reserved for your squad, no sharing
- Outdoor pool — year-round warm weather, no indoor limitations
Dry-Land & Gym
Indoor gym — free weights, machines, TRX, dedicated stretching zones. Outdoor training area — functional training and conditioning. 400m running track — conditioning for open water swimmers. Red Sea beach — warm-down and active recovery.
Recovery
Pool warm-down after sessions. Private beach access — active recovery and relaxation. Spa & Thalasso treatments on request (Cascades Hotel Spa — World Luxury Spa Award 2025, 5 min by resort transport).
Sessions
2 × training sessions per day — typically one open water session and one pool session, or two open water sessions. Both venues available simultaneously, allowing squad splits.
Access
Both the open water venue and the 50m Olympic pool are at Soma Bay — a short daily transfer from the Kaktus Hotel, included in the camp schedule.
Pool Scheduling
Dedicated lane access in the 50m pool allocated by group size. Open water sessions in the Red Sea — the same World Cup race waters. Both venues can be used simultaneously for squad splits.
National Teams
30+ national teams from multiple sports train at Soma Bay alongside Olympic athletes and international clubs. The training environment and infrastructure reflect this standard.
An entire sports ecosystem — not just a training camp
Soma Bay is a private, gated resort peninsula with world-class facilities across multiple sports. On rest days or between sessions, athletes have access to one of the most complete multi-sport environments in Africa.
Tennis
12 ITF soft courts + 4 natural grass courts. The only natural grass courts in Africa. ATP & ITF certified.
Padel
Professional padel courts for all resort guests.
Squash Arena
On-site squash facility within the sports complex.
Football Pitch
Natural grass, international standards.
Private Beaches
Exclusive Red Sea beach access. Recovery in paradise.
Dining
Full-board dining at the Kaktus Hotel restaurant — breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Kaktus Hotel — 4★, Opened 2025. Built for Athletes.
The Kaktus Hotel opened in 2025 and was designed from the ground up with performance and recovery in mind — not as a leisure resort with a gym attached. Board basis: full board — breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Breakfast from 07:00 to accommodate early morning sessions.
Standard room — every room is 43 m² with a private balcony or terrace. Configurations available: single, double/twin, and triple. European-influenced open kitchen concept.
Athlete-relevant facilities:
✓ Full board — breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
✓ European-influenced open kitchen restaurant
✓ All rooms 43 m² — balcony or terrace in every room
✓ Hotel fitness centre on-site
✓ Private beach — direct Red Sea access
✓ On-site laundry service
✓ Breakfast from 07:00 — suits early morning sessions
✓ Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available
✓ Single, double/twin, and triple configurations
✓ Hotel outdoor pool — year-round
✓ Co-working hub — video analysis and team briefings
✓ Free Wi-Fi throughout
Pricing — Open Water Swimming Camp Package
All prices include full board, Red Sea open water access, 50m Olympic pool lane access, gym access, and airport transfer (HRG). Per person per night.
Single room
€129
per person per night
Double room
€99
per person per night
Triple room
€89
per person per night
Prices vary by season and group size. Contact us for a tailored group quote. Flights not included.
Price includes
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Kaktus Hotel 4★ — 43m² rooms with balcony or terrace (opened 2025)
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Full board — breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
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Red Sea open water sessions — World Aquatics World Cup venue waters, 22–28°C year-round
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50m Olympic pool — dedicated 10-lane access for technique and set training
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Gym & dry-land training — free weights, machines, TRX, outdoor training area
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400m running track & beach runs — conditioning for open water swimmers
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Airport transfer HRG ↔ Soma Bay (~50 min) & daily internal resort shuttle
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Camp coordinator on-site throughout
Available on request (additional cost):
Activities & Excursions
Soma Bay offers a wide range of on-site and nearby activities for athletes and coaches during rest days or post-training. Activity availability varies by season — confirm with the camp coordinator at time of booking.
Soma Bay — Opening Venue of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup
Soma Bay as a competition venue
Soma Bay is not just a training destination — it is one of the world's most recognised open water swimming competition venues. Since 2023, it has hosted the opening stop of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup every year, attracting the world's best open water swimmers and national federations from every continent.
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World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup
World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup
Held at Soma Bay for 4 consecutive years — 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — as the opening stop of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup season. 2025 edition: 129 elite swimmers from 28 national federations. Events: 10km men's, 10km women's, Mixed 4×1500m relay. Athletes include Olympic and World Champions. Venue: Soma Bay Marina, Red Sea — the same waters used for training.
Train in the same Red Sea waters used for World Cup racing — same course, same conditions. Course familiarity is a genuine competitive advantage. Combining your training camp with the World Cup event is possible — contact us about combined training camp + event packages.
Why choose us?
10+ years
Delivering open water swimming and multi-sport training camps in Egypt and worldwide
Former athletes and coaches ourselves, we build camps around what elite performance actually demands — not what looks good on a brochure.
Every facility is hand-picked: World Aquatics World Cup race waters on the Red Sea, a 10-lane 50m Olympic pool, ~0 rain days per year, and accommodation that serious teams won't have to compromise on.
We handle everything from logistics to on-site support, so coaches and athletes can focus on one thing: performance.
Trusted by clubs & federations across the world
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