Dive trip Dahab, Red Sea
Stay, Diving holidays in Egypt, in Dahab, Red Sea
Our favourite place in Egypt? The charming Bedouin village of Dahab! Located along the Gulf of Tiran, you are at the foot of the red Sinai Mountains, along a sparkling blue sea. Dahab is halfway between the Taba border with Israel and 1.5 hours from Sharm El Sheikh airport. Dahab has a large, sheltered, south-facing bay with a few world-class hotels surrounding it. Then this authentic village stretches along the windier coastline. Small hotels alternate with colourful clothing souks and open-air shisha bars on the ground, on carpets. From here, in the evening, it is possible to see the thousands of twinkling lights on the other side of the Gulf of Aqaba, in Saudi Arabia, only 30 km away.
During your diving holiday in Dahab, enjoy meals of wood-grilled tahina and koftas, foul with traditional round bread and black tea in a unique atmosphere. Also, take advantage of your diving holiday in Dahab to access the many sites on the shore by jeep. Jump straight into the water in the Bells tunnel to a depth of 30m, then head south to the legendary Blue Hole, a 50m wide hole in the fringing reef. For technical divers, discover one of the world's most popular Blue Hole deep dives. Diving from the shore and snorkelling allows you to access Canyon, Cave, Wall, Channel, Abu Helal, Reef, Eel Garden with their white sandy slopes like ski slopes, their delightful coral formations covered with alcyonium and small orange gorgonians, their tunnels extending under the coral crust, colonised by axe fish and anthias.
For even more relaxation, stay at least 6 days and 7 nights in Dahab to soak up the Bedouin village atmosphere. Dahab's Dive Resorts such as Daniela Diving Resort Dahab, Nesima Diving Resort, et le Red Sea Relax Resort Dahaboffer very interesting transfer and diving packages. Or go to diving centres such as Fish & Friends Diving Center or Scuba Seekers Dive Centre, specialists in technical diving, which can also arrange a transfer to and from Sharm el-Sheikh airport. Then choose among the following accommodations: Swiss Inn Resort, Jaz Dahabeya 4*, Tirana Dahab Resort.. Or prefer to rent a nice villa at the Red C Villas on the beach! Choose the half-board option or have lunch and dinner in one of the cheap restaurants along the coast. The truck dives from the shore are half-day trips. The adapted diving package: The best way to explore all the dive spots in Dahab? Take the 10-dives over 5 days package for the self-sufficient with tanks and weights (excluding belts). Expect a budget of 980 euros including flights.
Marine species in the area
Dive sites
Are you seasick? Do you want to take your time and only dive in the morning? Or do you prefer to go diving only in the afternoon and laze on a beach the rest of the time? Then Dahab's dive organization is really for you! Before you arrive at the dive center, the staff loads the equipment into boxes on board the flatbed vans. You climb into the jeep with the equipment and the air and nitrox tanks.
The adventure begins as the vehicle drives along the beautiful seaside road, through a beautiful landscape of arid mountains and desert. Then the truck stops in front of one of the small huts that mark each of the dive site departures. Your guide spreads a carpet on the ground on which he puts your equipment box and your tank while the driver takes the shade! You take the time to get your equipment without burning your feet and then the groups go into the water with their guides. It is preferable to bring slippers with soles and fins for some entries on the sites in order not to hurt your feet with the corals.
On the shoreline, the fringing reef breaks off in some places, forming passages to the open sea. It is these sometimes tortuous corridors that divers use to exit and return to the dive site. The wind can blow through some of the corridors, making it more difficult to get into the water, and the tide can also affect diving conditions. In general, most of the sites are easily accessible, allowing divers of all levels to have a great holiday in Dahab!
Close to shore, the dive spots feature bright stretches of white sand, shallow, with occasional patches of garden eels. In contrast, pretty little coral formations, as unique as statues, covered with clusters of mauve and white alcyoniums serve as slalom tracks for jacks and triggerfish. Sometimes you have beautiful encounters with turtles and eagle rays. Dolphins can often be seen frolicking in the open sea.
Thirsty for excitement and adventure? Go diving at Ras Abu Galum National Park, located 15 km from Dahab, with camels carrying food, air tanks, and compressors to Bedouin huts. Organizing a diving trip to Dahab is sure to delight friends and family. And it's even time for an introduction to diving, an Advanced Open Water course, trimix diving, or a rebreather trial: Dahab's dive centers offer PADI CMAS and SSI courses. Boat trips, with partner dive clubs based in Sharm el Sheikh, are available for advanced divers in Ras Mohammed National Park or in the Straits of Tiran. Alternatively, holidaymakers can choose from other activities such as kite surfing, windsurfing, and horse riding. And don't leave Dahab without visiting St Catherine's Monastery! We are far from mass tourism here!
Others Activities
Enjoy windsurfing and kite surfing on a diving holiday in Dahab. The wind is a constant along the Egyptian coast. And Dahab's large, south-facing bay is ideal for positioning yourself more or less upwind depending on your skill level.
On the cultural side, visit St Catherine's Monastery or discover Petra and Aqaba in Jordan by crossing the Gulf of Aqaba via Nuweiba or Taba Heights. Or explore the Pink Canyon in the Sinai, not far from Nuweiba. The rock of the mountain has been worked by erosion and rain. It has taken on curious, voluptuous shapes and a beautiful palette of predominantly pink colors. Visit the White Canyon, Ain Khudra Oasis, Mount Sinai and Nabq National Park.
Dahab, Red Sea : Dive shops
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H2O Divers Dahab
Egypt
- Dahab

H2O Divers Dahab dive center is located in Masbat Bay, Dahab. You will have access to changing rooms, hot and cold showers, towels, and catering on site. The transport of the equipment and the divers are assured by 4X4 for the dives from the 15 best sites of Dahab. On request, we can organize a day dive in the Ras Mohammed National Park and on the wreck of the Thistlegorm, the best dive sites in the Red Sea. Beginners and advanced divers, a team of passionate and multilingual OWSI PADI, and TDI instructors await you at H2O Divers Dahab to train you also in freediving.
Among the 20 PADI diving specialties, choose nitrox diving for longer dives; deep diving to explore the most beautiful spots in Dahab, Belts, Blue Hole, and Canyon; underwater photography to get the most out of your equipment including your Go Pro. Become a dive instructor here and take the PADI IDC. H2O Divers Dahab, a TDI training center, offers courses from Intro to Tech to Advanced Trimix Instructor. Practice technical diving in Dahab to explore the Blue Hole arch at 54m, the Canyon exit at 52m, and the Neptune cave at 75m.
For advanced divers, night dives are organized around the themes of marine biology and reef ecology, with the observation of plankton fluorescence. On your trip to Ras Abu Gallum National Park, go camel diving and camping under the stars while having your Bedouin meal on the beach. Head to the famous Gabr el Bint for two great dives. H20 Divers Dahab is a certified eco-responsible center that educates divers about the protection of the Red Sea's wildlife. Ideal for groups and families. [+]
- Shore diving
- Apnea Center
- Welcome groups
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Scuba Seekers Dahab
Egypt
- Dahab
Scuba Seekers Dive Centre is based at Crazy Camel Camp in Dahab. Open daily from 8 am to 6 pm, the premises include individual and secure lockers for storing your equipment, rinse tanks, one for technical diving and one for recreational diving, and shower rooms. Scuba Seekers is located in an inner courtyard, away from the hustle and bustle of the street, allowing you to relax after a day of diving or studying. The environment is ideal for learning and planning your dives, doing theory exercises or debriefings with your instructor. The Scuba Seekers training centre offers PADI courses for recreational diving from the beginner level with the Scuba Diver to the professional level Divemaster and Instructor.
You can take TDI courses to start technical diving from Advanced Nitrox to Trimix diver. Those who want to learn how to use a rebreather to explore the underwater world are welcome here. Do you dream of becoming a technical diving instructor? All you need to be is an experienced dive instructor in active status as well as a tech diver. Depending on your level, tek and recreational exploration dives are organised in Dahab. Discover the Blue Hole, one of the best technical dive spots in the world, and pass under the legendary arch!
According to regular divers, the Scuba Seekers club is a real family of enthusiasts, combining fun, safety and eco-friendly diving. The instructors prepare their students to dive anywhere in the world with an approach to marine environmental awareness. To make night diving even more magical, observe the bioluminescence of corals with a blue light lamp and a yellow filter on the mask. Take part in photo workshops led by award-winning photographer Kjeld Friis. Scuba Seekers was named one of the world's top 10 dive centres in 2020 by Dive Magazine!
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- Near Downtown area
- Carry Less Equipment
- Shore diving
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Fish and Friends Dahab
Egypt
- South Sinai

The Fish & Friends Diving Center, established in 1997, is located on the edge of a natural beach in Dahab, in the Gulf of Aqaba. It's the perfect place to spend a lazy day. Especially since you can enjoy good homemade Italian food, with fresh pasta dishes or wood-fired pizza at the Italian restaurant La Baia. Fish & Friends Diving Center is one of Dahab's premier diving centers. The team of PADI instructors offers children's diving with the Bubblemaker as well as courses for beginners with the Scuba Diver.
Advanced divers, don't hesitate to take your Advanced Open Water Diver with deep diving at Bells and the Blue Hole and ceiling diving at Canyon. Indeed, Dahab's best world-class dive spots are accessible in less than 30 minutes drive. Dive from the shore in a 4WD and head to one of Dahab's 15 dive sites. Put on your equipment and walk a few meters to immerse yourself in beautiful underwater scenery populated by all the small fauna of the Red Sea.
Alternatively, head north by camel for one or more days to explore the Ras Abu Gallum National Park, stopping off at a Bedouin village to access areas that few people know about. Count on 2 dives per day and meals and soft drinks are included in a great value package. Relax in the evening in front of a campfire in the Sinai and fall asleep under the stars. The next day, soak up the sunrise. Everything is done to make your diving holiday in Dahab unforgettable. [+]
- Shore diving
- Snorkeling Center
- Easy to access
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Nesima Resort
Egypt
- Dahab
   
Nesima Resort is located in Dahab, in the southern Sinai, one hour's drive from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport. You arrive at a small, all-white hotel with an integrated diving center and a swimming pool in the middle of the resort, opening out to the sea.
It is located on the seafront promenade, 3 minutes walk from the village center, where Bedouin and Routard cultures intertwine!
Small shishas bars are dotted along the water and in the evening you can see the lights of the cities of Saudi Arabia sparkling on the other side of the Gulf of Aqaba. You are almost guaranteed a change of scenery, with brilliant sunshine all year round, high, breathtaking copper-colored mountains, a beautiful, colorful, and healthy reef, and the clear, warm waters of the Red Sea.
Access to the dive sites is from the coast, by 4X4.
Here you can take advantage of PADI dive courses, from Discover Scuba Diver to Divemaster, and camel and boat diving safaris to Ras Abu Galum and Gabr el Bint.
If you have not dived in the last 6 months, then a refresher dive is offered at no extra charge. If your last dive was more than a year ago, then you can do a scuba review in the pool and in the sea.
Trips are also organized with mini cruises coupled with dives in South Sinai. Feel free to spend a Bedouin evening under the stars, in the desert, by the sea. After the dive, sitting around the campfire, you will enjoy a delicious dinner of koftas, tahina, and ech.
Tip: wait a minimum of 18 to 24 hours between your last dive in Dahab and the flight departure in Sharm el-sheik.
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- Friendly atmosphere
- Near Downtown area
- Nautical activities
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Red Sea Relax Resort Dahab
Egypt
- Dahab
  
Red Sea Relax Resort Dahab is located near one of the best dive spots in Dahab, Lighthouse. Red Sea Relax is a PADI "Recognition of Excellence" center and offers a variety of PADI courses, taught in several languages, for all levels of experience, whether it's a beginner's course, a specialization course for enthusiasts with drift diving, nitrox diving or underwater biology. Become a professional by becoming a Divemaster or by following IDC courses to become a diving instructor. Children's diving at Red Sea Relax is also featured. Red Sea Relax also offers A.I.D.A certification in freediving. The use of snorkeling equipment is offered. Enjoy great facilities with lockers, lockers, hot and cold showers, beach towels, and equipment transportation from the center.
Are you a certified diver? Go explore with a guide the dives like Canyon, Belts or Blue Hole. For a more beautiful biodiversity of the Red Sea fauna, go on a camel safari to Ras Abu Gallum or by boat to Gabr El Bint. Videos and photos of the dives immortalize your diving vacation in Dahab. The group size at Red Sea Relax varies from 20 to 30 divers. The Red Sea Relax hotel offers comfortable rooms, with shower or bath, air conditioning or fan, television, around the pool, with balconies and sea view. Water fountains are available, a laundry service is in place, and Wi-Fi is free. Interesting packages including diving, accommodation and half board are available. For a good beer after diving, head to the rooftop bar, with a breathtaking view of the bay.
Relax at Nunu's Beach Cafe on the beach with a hot or cold drink. Book your vegetarian or vegan menu, or there are cheap snacks and restaurants nearby. Enjoy other activities such as kayaking, swimming in the 100 m² pool or climbing the climbing wall. For a good workout, gym and yoga classes are also offered. [+]
- Yoga and Diving
- Apnea Center
- Accomodations and diving
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