Diving in Dahab

Dahab offers some of the best diving you will find in the Red Sea or, indeed, anywhere in the world.

Dahab bay is shallow and sheltered, with its abundant life and some fantastic reefs at either end (Lighthouse and Mashraba), it is perfect for students and experienced divers alike. Just a short drive from the center of Dahab sites such as Eel Garden and Islands are suitable for all levels while The Canyon and Bells/Blue Hole are astounding sites to even the most experienced diver.

One of the many things that makes Dahab unique is the easy shore access to its “fringing reefs”, making long boat journeys unnecessary, another factor is the incredible depths the water plunges to direct from the shore at many sites. This easy access, creates safety and environmental concerns which have to be addressed.

Environmental Considerations

Unfortunately all the worlds aquatic environments are under threat, be it from over-fishing, pollution, insensitive development, global warming or a host of other factors. Almost without exception the blame lies squarely with the actions of man.
As divers we are lucky enough to be able to interact with a world below the waves as well as that on land. This privilege brings with it extra responsibilities.
To minimise your impact on the underwater world always follow this guidelines;

1. Always make a weight/buoyancy check away from the reef when diving with new or different equipment or when diving in a new area.
2. Ensure you are familiar with local conditions and laws and dive within your experience level.
3. Never touch or take anything natural when diving. If you are undertaking an underwater clean-up dive make sure you know what can be removed, (some man made objects are not harmful to marine life and may even provide good shelter for fish life or be a suitable structure for coral growth).
4. Make sure you have the experience and control necessary to undertake underwater photography.
5. Always take your trash away with you and pick up any litter you find around the dive site.
6. Do not feed fish as this interferes with their natural behaviour and some food may even be harmful.
7. Do not fish or spear fish.
8. When shore diving only enter/exit at the designated points and only cross the reef shelf where is indicated by markers or by your guide.

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