Scuba diver swimming through a blue reef passage

PADI 5 Star Dive Centre · Lighthouse, Dahab

Dahab dive sites: Blue Hole and beyond

Explore named sites from Lighthouse and Eel Garden to Blue Hole, El Bells, Canyon, the Islands, and Gabr el Bint. Photos are representative, not site-specific; confirm the route and conditions with the centre.

Octopus World guide

Dahab dive sites: Blue Hole and beyond

Explore named sites from Lighthouse and Eel Garden to Blue Hole, El Bells, Canyon, the Islands, and Gabr el Bint. Photos are representative, not site-specific; confirm the route and conditions with the centre.

Representative underwater reef photograph, not a photo of The Lighthouse dive site
01

Central Dahab

The Lighthouse

A central shore area beside the dive centre. Ask the team about the route and conditions for the day.

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Representative underwater reef photograph, not a photo of Eel Garden
02

Dahab coastline

Eel Garden

A named Dahab site with its own page on the Octopus World guide. The centre can confirm the current plan.

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Representative scuba diver in a blue reef passage, not a photo of the Blue Hole
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North of Dahab

Blue Hole

One of Dahab’s best-known landmarks. Discuss the route, conditions, and experience required with the centre.

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Representative diver above a reef, not a photo of El Bells
04

North of Dahab

El Bells

Usually planned alongside the Blue Hole area. Ask the centre for the route that matches your logged experience.

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Representative scuba diver in blue water, not a photo of The Canyon
05

North of Dahab

The Canyon

A distinctive underwater landscape in the Dahab guide. Confirm entry details and suitability directly with the team.

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Representative underwater reef photograph, not a photo of North Ras Abu Galum
06

Protected area north of Dahab

North Ras Abu Galum

A longer outing that can be planned by camel or boat. The operator confirms logistics and conditions for each trip.

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Representative underwater reef photograph, not a photo of The Islands dive site
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South of Dahab

The Islands

A named site on the southern Dahab coastline. Ask about the day’s plan, transport, and current sea conditions.

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Representative underwater reef photograph, not a photo of The Three Pools
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South of Dahab

The Three Pools

A southern site listed on the official Dahab map. Let the centre confirm the route and conditions before you go.

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Representative underwater reef photograph, not a photo of The Caves
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South of Dahab

The Caves

A named southern site on the official map. Ask the centre for the current plan rather than relying on a generic guide.

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Representative underwater reef photograph, not a photo of Gabr el Bint
10

Protected area south of Dahab

Gabr el Bint

A remote protected-area outing reached by camel or boat according to the official guide. Confirm the day’s logistics with the operator.

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Representative coral reef image; not a photograph of Golden Blocks
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South Dahab

Golden Blocks

A southern site described by Octopus World for its coral towers and clear water. Ask the centre which entry and route suit the day.

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Representative reef image; not a photograph of Moray Garden
12

South Dahab

Moray Garden

A southern reef site associated with moray eels in the Octopus World guide. Ask the centre to confirm the current site plan.

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Representative reef image; not a photograph of Ras Abu Helal
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South of the Canyon

Ras Abu Helal

A named coastal site south of the Canyon in the official Dahab guide. Ask the centre about access and today's conditions.

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Representative reef image; not a photograph of Mashraba
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South Dahab Bay

Mashraba

A reef at the southern end of Dahab Bay that the guide describes as an often-overlooked dive. Confirm the current route with the centre.

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Representative reef image; not a photograph of Napoleon Reef
15

The Lagoon

Napoleon Reef

A named reef in the Lagoon area. Octopus World describes it as a boat-access site; confirm transport and the plan directly with the centre.

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Representative reef image; not a photograph of South Ras Abu Galum
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North of Dahab

South Ras Abu Galum

A separate site near the Bedouin settlement of El Omeyid in the Octopus World guide. Ask the centre about the route and logistics for the day.

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Open the official dive-site map

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Current details with Octopus World.

Prices, availability, and suitability depend on the center, conditions, and requested date.

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