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Blue Hole, Dahab
Iconic Dahab shore sinkhole with reef wall and drift routes.
FreedivingScuba DivingSnorkelingShoreAdvancedUp to 110m
Blue holeDeep
Easy to reach from shore, but crowds, deep profiles, and the more exposed outer-wall route make this a better fit for disciplined divers than casual drop-ins.
About Blue Hole, Dahab
Blue Hole, Dahab is an iconic shore-access sinkhole and reef wall site on the road north of town, combining a sheltered inner bowl with more exposed outer-wall routes. Recreational dives usually focus on the reef edge, coral slope, and the Bells-to-Blue-Hole line, with regular reef life and steady traffic from scuba divers, freedivers, and snorkelers.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Blue Hole, Dahab attracts divers well beyond recreational limits; stay within your training, expect busy shore entry traffic, and treat the outer wall and Bells route as more current-exposed than the sheltered inner bowl.
Access Restrictions
National park entry fees and local shoreline access controls may apply before entering Blue Hole, Dahab.
Legal Notes
Protected-area rules and any current local supervision or fee requirements should be confirmed before diving Blue Hole, Dahab.
Where Is Blue Hole, Dahab?
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Local Intel For Blue Hole, Dahab
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Most recreational dives stay on the reef edge or arrive via the Bells drift, with easy shore logistics masking a site that rewards strong buoyancy control and disciplined depth management.
Freediving
Blue Hole, Dahab is also a major training and performance venue for freedivers thanks to calm water in the bowl, direct shore access, and immediate depth close to shore.
Snorkeling
Confident snorkelers can explore the rim and shallow reef from shore, but this is not a casual lagoon and the entry area is often busy with divers, instructors, and support crews.
Wildlife at Blue Hole, Dahab
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Blue Hole, Dahab
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Coral · 3/5Mixed health
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 4/5Good facilities
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Crowd / Popularity · 5/5Very crowded
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Current · 2/5Light current
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Surge · 2/5Light surge
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 20m
