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Dive sites in Dahab

2–130 m · 53 signature species

18 dive sites in Dahab, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Dahab

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The Canyon de Dahab

The Canyon de Dahab →

The Canyon offers a unique opportunity to penetrate the heart of the reef through a natural geological formation, providing a distinct visual reward and an immersive experience unlike any other.

Great barracudaJackGrouper

Max. depth · 54 m

Rocky Island

Rocky Island →

Descend into the strong currents surrounding Rocky Island to encounter oceanic sharks, schooling barracudas, and majestic manta rays in the vibrant Red Sea.

Reef sharkManta rayGrouper
Lighthouse

Lighthouse →

Lighthouse Reef offers an unparalleled blend of natural reef beauty, unique artificial installations, and abundant marine life, making it a must-dive for all certification levels in Dahab.

ShrimpSeahorseMoray eel

Max. depth · 30 m

Three Pools

Three Pools →

Begin your dive through natural coral pools before descending onto a rich sloping reef, where the excellent visibility reveals abundant reef life.

AnthiasSea turtleOctopus

Max. depth · 30 m

Caves

Caves →

Explore the unique reef overhangs and natural light effects of The Caves in Dahab, revealing evocative underwater scenery and diverse marine life.

LionfishMoray eelGrouper

Max. depth · 22 m

Mashraba

Mashraba →

Mashraba offers a diverse underwater landscape, from gentle seagrass beds to prominent coral pinnacles, and a deep swim-through for those with advanced certifications.

GlassfishLionfishGrouper

Max. depth · 38 m

Coral Garden

Coral Garden →

Descend into the vibrant coral formations and expansive seagrass beds that define Coral Garden, a diverse underwater landscape in Marsa Alam.

SeahorseBannerfishAngelfish

Max. depth · 20 m

The Islands

The Islands →

Descend into a submerged labyrinth where sun-dappled coral gardens connect a series of vibrant marine basins, offering a relaxing and colourful dive experience.

SnapperNapoleon wrasseGrouper

Max. depth · 18 m

Moray Garden

Moray Garden →

Descend into Moray Garden from the shore, where a gentle slope unveils glassfish clouds and the elusive Red Sea walkman.

Moray eelGlassfishTentacled flathead

Max. depth · 22 m

Blue Hole

Blue Hole →

Dive into the iconic Blue Hole of Dahab, a geological marvel offering a spectrum of experiences from vibrant coral walls and pelagic encounters to challenging technical passages.

AnthiasTriggerfishGreat barracuda

Max. depth · 130 m

Ras Abu Galum

Ras Abu Galum →

Descend into the untouched coral gardens of Ras Abu Galum, a protected marine reserve offering encounters with pelagics in the blue and a vibrant wall dive that plunges to 80 metres.

Tentacled flatheadScorpionfishSea turtle

Max. depth · 80 m

Gabr el Bint

Gabr el Bint →

Descend into Gabr el Bint's vibrant reef system, where dramatic walls give way to expansive coral gardens teeming with life.

Goliath grouperTunaGreat barracuda
Golden Blocks

Golden Blocks →

Descendez le long de pinacles qui scintillent au soleil, cachant des raies pastenagues à points bleus et menant à un corail éventail insoupçonné à 40 mètres.

AnthiasSouthern stingray

Max. depth · 37 m

Napoleon Reef

Napoleon Reef →

At the edge of a sheltered lagoon, Napoleon Reef offers a vibrant coral garden where giant pufferfish find refuge beneath impressive tabular corals.

Napoleon wrasse

Max. depth · 30 m

Ras Abu Helal

Ras Abu Helal →

Descend into Ras Abu Helal, where a crescent-shaped reef shelters a shallow lagoon and gives way to a sloping bay, revealing one of Dahab's most pristine coral gardens.

ScorpionfishGrouperUnicornfish
Umm Sid

Umm Sid →

Begin your dive from the shore at Umm Sid, where a sloping reef transitions into a vibrant wall descending to garden eels on a sandy bottom.

Garden eelMoray eelScorpionfish

Max. depth · 24 m

Ras Mamlah

Ras Mamlah →

Descend into Ras Mamlah's vibrant reef, where large pelagics roam unperturbed between coral-covered formations and extensive underwater caves.

Great barracudaGrouperNapoleon wrasse
The Bells

The Bells →

Descend into a dramatic gorging opening at The Bells before drifting along a vibrant wall, a gateway to the famous Blue Hole.

Black coralSea fanSea anemone

Max. depth · 22 m

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