Dahab & Tiran -Ras Mohamed

A Underwater Paradise

Dahab & Tiran – RAS MOHAMMED

A Underwater Paradise

Dahab, a coastal town on the Sinai Peninsula, is renowned for its exceptional diving conditions and diverse marine life. With a mix of sloping reef walls, coral gardens, pinnacles, and unique geological formations, Dahab offers something for every diver, from beginners to experienced explorers.

Blue Hole: Arguably the most famous dive site in the world, the Blue Hole is a massive underwater sinkhole connected to the open sea by a breathtaking arch. While it’s a challenging dive, the experience is unforgettable.

The Canyon: This mesmerizing underwater canyon is a photographer’s dream, with stunning light beams and abundant marine life. It’s a must-visit for any diver.

Ras Abu Galum: This protected area boasts pristine coral reefs, diverse marine life, and a chance to encounter rays and turtles. There are several dive sites between Ras Abu Galum village and the ‘Blue Lagoon’ to the north. These include ‘Haggar’ ‘Khoramat’ and Abu Galum itself. Which ones we visit will depend on conditions, we are very often asked to spent 2 nights here.

Gabr El Bint: Known for its dramatic drop-offs and vibrant coral gardens. Gabr el Bint means ‘The Grave of the Girl’ in Arabic. There are two dives possible here. The right side, also known as the dark side, features a steep wall that drops down to about 60m cut by numerous chasms, sandy ravines and overhangs. The drop-off is adorned with healthy table corals. The left side is a far more colourful featuring a virtual forest of gorgonians. Usually drop down to about 20-25m swimming along massive boulders protruding from the drop-off which attracts dense shoals of anthias and glassfish. Keep a good eye on the blue where you will see trevallies hunting on the shoals of fusiliers. After about ten minutes you will find some of the healthiest gorgonian fan corals in the Red Sea. Here you start to ascend to about 10m and cross the saddle then start to head back along a sandy ledge which parallels to the shore. The ledge is riddled with exquisite coral heads that attract numerous reef species, including swarms of anthias, scorpionfish, parrotfish, crocodilefish, surgeonfish, triggerfish, trumpetfish, stingrays and very often a turtle. At the end of the ledge usually is home to a shoal of black and white snappers and twinspot snappers hang here between 5m and 10m. One of the truly breathtaking dives in Dahab.

We will as well Dive at famous Shark & Yolanda Reef in the National Park Ras Mohamed and the Straits of Tiran Island on our way to Dahab.

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