Diving in Dahab, Egypt — Dive Centers, Sites & Prices 2026

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Dive Centers

20+

Dive Sites

$230

Cheapest Open Water

12°C

Min Water Temp (Winter)

Dive Center Comparison

Dive Center	Certifications	Open Water Course	Fun Dive (2 tanks)	Speciality
Nesima Dive Center	PADI, SSI	~$280	~$70	Best equipment, reef courses
Big Blue Diving	PADI, TDI	~$260	~$65	Technical diving, Blue Hole
Dahab Divers	PADI	~$230	~$60	Budget, small groups
Emperor Divers	PADI	~$270	~$65	Large operation, liveaboards
Fantasea Diving	PADI, SSI	~$250	~$60	Night dives, wreck diving
Red Sea Waterworld	PADI	~$240	~$58	Beginners, good instructors
Inmo Divers Home	PADI, SSI	~$245	~$60	Family-run, personal service
Sinai Divers	PADI	~$270	~$65	Long-established, reliable

Prices approximate as of April 2026. Many centers offer packages — always ask about multi-day discounts.

Dive Centers Detail

Nesima Dive Center

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PADI · SSI · 5-Star

The most professional operation in Dahab. Top-of-the-line equipment, well-maintained boats, multilingual instructors. Higher price is worth it for first-time divers.

📍 Nesima Resort, Mashraba, Dahab 📜 PADI, SSI certifications 💰 Open Water: ~$280 | Fun dive: ~$70 🌐 Languages: EN, DE, FR, AR

Blue Hole Guide

Big Blue Diving

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PADI · TDI · Technical

Best choice for technical diving. Specializes in deep diving, sidemount, rebreather and Blue Hole courses. If you want to dive The Arch, start here.

📍 Blue Hole Road, Dahab 📜 PADI, TDI, IANTD 💰 Open Water: ~$260 | Tech courses from $400 🌐 Languages: EN, DE, RU, AR

About the Blue Hole

Dahab Divers

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PADI · Budget

Best value in Dahab. Small group sizes (max 4 per instructor), friendly staff and solid training. Popular with backpackers. Discounts for hostel guests.

📍 Assalah, Dahab 📜 PADI certifications 💰 Open Water: ~$230 | Fun dive: ~$60 🌐 Languages: EN, AR

Emperor Divers

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PADI · 5-Star IDC

International chain with consistent quality. Offers liveaboard trips to the rest of the Red Sea. Good for divers wanting to combine Dahab with wider Egypt diving.

📍 Mashraba, Dahab 📜 PADI IDC center 💰 Open Water: ~$270 | Liveaboards from $1,200/week 🌐 Languages: EN, DE, IT

Fantasea Diving

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PADI · SSI · Night Dives

Excellent for night diving and wreck diving. Run weekly night dives to the Canyon and Blue Hole. Good value packages for certified divers.

📍 Mashraba, Dahab 📜 PADI, SSI 💰 Night dive package from $90 🌐 Languages: EN, RU, AR

Red Sea Waterworld

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PADI · Beginners

Ideal for nervous first-timers. Patient instructors, good safety record, clear explanations. Runs daily Discover Scuba sessions for non-certified divers.

📍 Lighthouse Area, Dahab 📜 PADI 💰 Discover Scuba: $60 | Open Water: ~$240 🌐 Languages: EN, AR

Top Dive Sites

The Blue Hole

⚠️ Advanced

Reef · Wall · Deep

Dahab's most famous dive site — and the world's most dangerous. A 130m deep submarine sinkhole. Snorkeling on the rim is safe and stunning. Diving requires experience.

📍 10km north of Dahab 📏 Depth: 0–130m 👤 Level: Advanced (The Arch: Tech only)

Full Blue Hole Guide

The Canyon

Intermediate

Canyon · Swim-through

A dramatic underwater canyon with swim-through passages. Max depth 52m. One of the most atmospheric dives in Dahab — dark, narrow, and spectacular.

📍 South of Blue Hole 📏 Depth: 15–52m 👤 Level: Advanced Open Water

Lighthouse (El Fanar)

All Levels

Reef · Shore Dive

The house reef of Dahab. Perfect for beginners and night dives. Shore entry, max depth 12m, incredible coral and fish life. You can walk in from the promenade.

📍 Lighthouse area, Dahab 📏 Depth: 3–12m 👤 Level: All levels, great for beginners

Eel Garden

Beginner

Sandy Bottom · Garden

Named for the hundreds of garden eels that sway from the sandy bottom. Very shallow and calm — perfect for new divers and underwater photographers.

📍 North of Dahab town 📏 Depth: 5–18m 👤 Level: Open Water

Islands

All Levels

Reef · Pinnacles

Three coral pinnacles with excellent fish life. Good chance of seeing turtles, rays and reef sharks. One of the most diverse dive sites around Dahab.

📍 South of Dahab, 20min by boat 📏 Depth: 5–25m 👤 Level: Open Water+

The Bells

Advanced

Wall · Deep

Entry through a narrow chimney, then a dramatic drop down a coral wall. Often dived in combination with the Blue Hole — a classic Dahab circuit for advanced divers.

📍 Adjacent to Blue Hole 📏 Depth: 6–55m 👤 Level: Advanced

Water Temperature Guide

Month	Water Temp	Air Temp	Visibility	Best For
Jan–Feb	20–22°C	18–22°C	20–25m	Experienced divers (wetsuit needed)
Mar–Apr	22–24°C	24–28°C	25–30m	All levels, less crowded
May–Jun	24–27°C	30–35°C	25–30m	Best value, warm water
Jul–Aug	27–29°C	35–40°C	20–25m	Hot air, great water
Sep–Oct	26–28°C	28–33°C	25–30m	Peak season, book ahead
Nov–Dec	22–24°C	20–26°C	20–25m	Quieter, good conditions

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