Iconic Dahab shore sinkhole with reef wall and drift routes.
Iconic Dahab shore sinkhole with reef wall and drift routes.
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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.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 110m
Depth Note
The sinkhole is described as 150 m across and about 110 m deep.
Best Season
Blue Hole, Dahab is dived year-round, with spring and autumn generally offering the most comfortable air and water conditions.
Typical Conditions
Blue Hole, Dahab usually offers clear water and straightforward shore logistics, with calmer conditions inside the bowl and more wind and drift exposure on the outer wall.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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