Diving Sites in Egypt
Dahab, Red Sea
Dahab is a Red Sea gem, offering easy shore dives, vibrant reefs, and iconic sites like the Blue Hole. Whether you're a beginner or pro, its clear waters and diverse marine life make every dive unforgettable. Dive with Explore 71 for a safe, stunning underwater adventure.
Blue Hole, Bells
Dive through the Bells chimney and drift along a breathtaking wall before entering Dahab’s famous Blue Hole. With a max depth of 30m, it’s a thrilling route for advanced divers seeking Red Sea magic.
Nepton Cave
Located 75 meters beneath the Canyon, Neptune Cave is a deep, advanced cave dive reserved for experienced technical divers. This hidden gem features stunning rock formations and a surreal atmosphere, offering a rare and unforgettable descent into Dahab’s underwater depths.
Blue Hole, Arch
For experienced tech divers, the Blue Hole Arch offers a legendary challenge. Descend beyond recreational limits to explore the iconic underwater arch at around 55 meters—an awe-inspiring dive reserved for the truly advanced.
Lighthouse Reef
Lighthouse Reef is Dahab’s go-to training and fun dive site, perfect for all levels. With easy access, calm conditions, and rich marine life, it’s ideal for beginners, refreshers, and night dives—right in the heart of town.
Canyon
The Canyon is one of Dahab’s most unique dives, featuring a dramatic crack in the seabed that forms a deep, enclosed passage. With entry points around 20–30m, it’s perfect for advanced divers craving underwater exploration and surreal Red Sea scenery.
Blue Hole - 110 meters
Descending to the 110-meter seabed of the Blue Hole is a rare, technical dive reserved for elite deep divers. This extreme dive reveals the true depth of Dahab’s most legendary site, offering a surreal and humbling underwater experience.
Sharm Elsheikh
Sharm El Sheikh is a Red Sea hotspot, known for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant reefs, and world-famous sites like Ras Mohammed and the Thistlegorm wreck—perfect for divers of all levels.
Ras Mohammed – Shark & Yolanda
Legendary drift with a sheer 700–800 m+ drop-off, schooling snappers/barracuda in season.
SS Thistlegorm – WWII freighter
At ~16–32 m with famous motorbikes, trucks, munitions; usually dived from Sharm boats.
Straits of Tiran (Jackson/Thomas/Woodhouse/Gordon)
Four pinnacles with strong currents, lush hard/soft corals.
Hurghada & Safaga
Hurghada and Safaga are quieter Red Sea gem, known for its healthy reefs, drift dives, and rich biodiversity. It’s ideal for divers seeking uncrowded sites and relaxed, scenic underwater experiences.
Shaab Abu Nuhas
“Wreck graveyard” with Carnatic, Giannis D, Chrisoula K, Kimon M on the north slope; easy wreck circuits.
Panorama Reef
Big outer reef with north/south plateaus (to ~35 m); drift with anemone fields and pelagic sightings.
Salem Express (wreck)
100 m ferry at ~12–32 m off Hyndman Reef; solemn site—respectful external tour recommended.
