Highlights
- Dive the legendary Blue Hole and the Bells archway
- Small groups, one certified guide per buddy pair
- All equipment, weights and tanks included
- Bedouin lunch by the water between dives
About this experience
The Blue Hole is the dive every visitor to Dahab comes for — a 100m+ submarine sinkhole rimmed with coral, 15 minutes north of town. This guided trip takes certified divers on two relaxed dives: a drift along the reef wall into the Blue Hole, and the famous 'Bells' entry through a coral chimney. You stay well within recreational limits with a local guide who knows every metre of the site. Between dives you rest at the Bedouin cafés on the rocks with tea and lunch.
What's included
- Certified dive guide
- Full scuba equipment + tanks
- Transfers from Dahab town
- Bedouin café lunch
Not included
- Dive insurance
- Tips
- Underwater photos (add-on)
Good to know
| Duration | Half day · 4–5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Level | Certified divers (Open Water+) |
| Group size | Up to 6 people |
| Meeting point | Your hotel in Dahab, or the dive centre on Mashraba — free pickup included. |
| Run by | Ask Dahab partner dive centres |
| Languages spoken | English · العربية |
| What to bring | Swimwear · Towel · Certification card · Sun protection |
| Location | Open in Google Maps |
Why book with Ask Dahab
Local, vetted operators
We only work with dive centres, guides and boats already established in Dahab — the same operators you'd find if you spent a week asking around town.
No online payment, no risk
Requesting a date costs nothing and takes no card details. You pay the operator directly, in person, on the day.
Real replies, not a bot
A person checks availability with the operator and gets back to you on WhatsApp, usually within a few hours.
Transparent pricing
The price shown is the indicative local price. We confirm the exact total with you before you commit to anything.
Safety & cancellation
Cancellation
You don't pay anything when you request a date, so there's no deposit and nothing to refund. If your plans change, message us on WhatsApp as early as you can so we can free up the spot with the operator. Some operators may have their own on-the-day policy for very last-minute changes — we'll flag it if it applies to your booking.
Safety
Every experience runs through an established local operator: PADI/SSI-certified instructors for diving and freediving, IKO-certified instructors for kitesurfing, and experienced Bedouin guides for desert, mountain and camel trips. Safety equipment is included wherever the activity needs it — see What's Included above for specifics — and group sizes are capped so guides can keep an eye on everyone.
FAQ
Do I need a diving certification?
Is the Blue Hole dangerous?
Plan around this experience
Useful Dahab guides to build the rest of your trip:
- The Blue Hole — diving & safety guide
- Compare Dahab dive centres & prices
- Every Dahab dive site, compared
- Where to eat in Dahab
- Where to stay in Dahab
- All Dahab experiences
