Plongée à Dahab — Egypt

Dahab is the anti-Sharm — a dusty Bedouin town that happens to sit on some of the Red Sea's best shore diving. The Blue Hole's 130m vertical shaft is infamous in freediving circles, but the Canyon and Lighthouse sites offer world-class reef diving at Egypt's cheapest prices.

Score
66.2
Visibilité
18–40m
Température
20–28°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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World Class
Intermediate
Dahab
EgyptRed Sea
66.2

SCORE

28.4908°N

34.5133°E

Dahab is the anti-Sharm — a dusty Bedouin town that happens to sit on some of the Red Sea's best shore diving. The Blue Hole's 130m vertical shaft is infamous in freediving circles, but the Canyon and Lighthouse sites offer world-class reef diving at Egypt's cheapest prices.

The Red Sea's Freediving & Tech Diving Mecca

Visibility18–40 m
Temperature20–28°C
Max Depth101 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$50
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, September
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML47.0CH71.0VIS87.0SV66.0TMP57.0DA86.0OP73.0TS66.0GT68.0VAL65.0CRD57.0SP59.0

Marine Life

47.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
48
Megafauna Encounters
56
Reef Fish Abundance
74
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
35
Marine Life Diversity
47.0
Coral & Reef Health
71.0
Visibility & Conditions
87.0
Dive Site Variety
66.0
Water Temperature
57.0
Depth & Access
86.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
66.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
65.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
59.0

Dive Types

reefwreckshorepelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

kitesurfing & windsurfingMount Sinai sunrise trekBedouin desert safari by camelrock climbingBlue Hole snorkelingyoga retreats

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • St. Catherine's Monastery (UNESCO)
  • Mount Sinai
  • Colored Canyon hike

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber80 km — Sharm el-Sheikh Hyperbaric Medical Center
Nearest Hospital10 km

Small hospital in Dahab; chamber and full hospital in Sharm el-Sheikh (1 hr drive)

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

H2O Divers Dahab

PADI

4.8
520 reviewsNITROX

Lighthouse Diving Club

PADI

4.7
380 reviewsNITROX

Poseidon Divers Dahab

SSI

4.6
240 reviewsNITROX