Sinai dive sites
Egypt · Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions.
Diving season
March–November, Year-round
Skill Levels
advanced, intermediate, beginner
Nearby Cities
Dahab
All dive sites
Blue Hole
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
Iconic sinkhole with a vertical wall drop and famous arch passage at 56 m. One of the world's most recognized dive sites.
Gabr el-Bint
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
Remote wall dive south of Dahab accessible by camel or boat. Pristine corals and pelagic encounters.
The Canyon
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
Narrow fissure in the reef with a dramatic swim-through canyon open to the blue. Popular training site.
The Islands
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
Shallow coral reef with two small island formations. Excellent for snorkeling and beginner divers.
The Lighthouse
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
Dahab's most popular reef with gentle slope, rich coral coverage, and easy shore access. Ideal for all levels.
Dive centers in Sinai
Aquanauts Diving
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
Friendly PADI/SSI center in Masbat with Russian-speaking staff. Scuba, freediving, and snorkeling programs. (Status: Possibly Closed — website offline, no active social media found.)
Dahab Freediving
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
Dedicated freediving school at Dahab's Blue Hole. AIDA and Molchanovs courses, competitive instructors, Russian-speaking training.
Freedive Dahab
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
Dedicated freediving school at the Blue Hole. AIDA and SSI freediving courses from beginner to instructor level.
H2O Divers Dahab
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
CDWS-listed diving center in Dahab; operator confirmation pending.
Lighthouse Diving Center
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
CDWS-listed diving center in Dahab; operator confirmation pending.
Nesima Diving Center
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
CDWS-listed diving center in Dahab; operator confirmation pending.
Ocean College
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
Modern Dahab center combining PADI scuba, freediving, and technical diving. Russian-speaking instructors, shore access, and relaxed atmosphere.
Diving Ocean Nuweiba
Nuweiba · Sinai · Egypt
Off-the-beaten-path PADI center in peaceful Nuweiba on the Gulf of Aqaba. Shore diving, pristine reefs, freediving, and authentic Sinai culture.
Seaduction Diving
Ras Sudr · Sinai · Egypt
PADI center at Ras Sudr — closest Sinai diving to Cairo. Shore diving, beginner-friendly, weekend getaway destination.
Hilton Diving Center Taba
Taba · Sinai · Egypt
Resort dive center at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba in Taba. Uncrowded reefs, unique four-country panorama, cultural excursion gateway.
Diving in Sinai
Sinai offers wall, reef dive sites across 1 location. Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions before planning your dive.
FAQ
What certification do I need to dive the Blue Hole?
For the standard rim dive along the shallow coral shelf, Open Water certification is sufficient. The famous Arch passage at 56 meters requires Advanced Open Water with significant deep-diving experience. Technical diving certification is strongly recommended for any exploration beyond recreational limits.
When is the best time to dive the Blue Hole?
The Blue Hole is diveable year-round, but the best conditions are from March to November when water temperatures range 22–28 °C and visibility regularly exceeds 30 meters. Winter months (December–February) bring cooler water around 21 °C but fewer crowds.
What marine life can I see at the Blue Hole?
The coral wall hosts resident Napoleon wrasse, dense schools of glassfish, lionfish, moray eels, and anthias. In the blue water you may spot barracuda and occasional sea turtles. The rim's hard corals support a rich ecosystem of invertebrates and smaller reef fish.
What certification do I need for Gabr el-Bint?
Advanced Open Water certification is recommended due to the remote location, potential currents, and typical dive depths of 20–40 meters. Good experience in drift diving is valuable. The site is not suitable for beginners.
When is the best time to dive Gabr el-Bint?
The best season is March to November. Access requires a camel or jeep ride through Ras Abu Galum protectorate, and calm seas are essential for safe diving. Summer months offer the warmest water and calmest surface conditions.