The Blue Hole

Dahab, Egypt Ras Abu Galum Protectorate

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Famous deep wall dive accessed via a rock chimney.

Shore Access
20m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique and rewarding experience for experienced divers. The entry point, "Bells", is a crack in the reef-table leading down to 28 meters through a natural chimney. This underwater passage provides access to a stunning wall characterized by abundant coral overhangs, creating an environment teeming with Red Sea fish. The dive begins with an initial descent along this impressive wall. Divers are encouraged to explore the blue areas surrounding the wall, where larger marine life may be spotted. A gradual shallowness leads to a beautiful coral saddle at approximately 7 meters, providing a suitable location for completing a safety stop. From there, divers can choose to continue along the wall on the right or left-hand side, or even swim through the blue zone. This dive is recommended only for Advanced Open Water Divers due to its depth and potential for currents.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness World Famous

Plan Your Visit

wall divecoral reefdeep diveadvanced onlyswim-through

Marine Life

anthiasclownfishlionfishmoray eeltriggerfishNapoleon wrassehard coralssoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep profile starting at 28 meters with potential for currents.

Hazards:
depthcurrentoverhead environment
Current Strength:

Variable

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