From the Blue Hole to the Canyon, Dahab is home to lots of great diving and snorkeling locations.

Blue Hole

Red Fish at the Blue Hole in the Red Sea by Dahab in Egypt.

The Blue Hole is one of the top diving spots in Egypt.Photo Credit: Kristina Vackova / Shutterstock

Just steps from the shore north of Dahab, the coral reef drops away into a submarine sinkhole, reaching depths below 328 feet (100 meters). The Blue Hole is known for its arch, a tunnel so deep underwater that it’s only safely accessible by technical divers. But it also offers charming snorkeling and advanced wall dives with a spectacular entrance via a narrow crack called the Bells.

The Canyon

A diver checks out The Canyon coral reefs in the Red Sea by Dahab.

The Canyon is like a sculpture rising through the Red Sea.Photo Credit: xSerge / Shutterstock

The stark, sculptural underwater canyon that gives this site its name is best suited to advanced divers, with an entrance at over 60 feet (20 meters) below the surface—and a very deep exit suitable only for experienced technical divers. But the coral gardens around the top of the canyon offer color for snorkelers and open-water divers alike.

Ras Abu Galum

Fishing boats moored at Ras Abu Galum in Dahab in Egypt.

Boats on the beach at Ras Abu Galum.Photo Credit: Ahmed Abdelmonem / Shutterstock

One of Dahab’s less-visited—yet magical—diving and snorkeling areas, Ras Abu Galum Protected Area is most often reached by camel safari. A variety of different sites offer something for all abilities, from snorkelers to advanced divers, as well as marine life including stingrays, turtles, and Spanish dancers.