A famous — and serious — shore sinkhole.
The dive
A spectacular coral sinkhole. Dived sensibly along the rim and through The Bells it's sublime; the deep arch is a technical dive that has claimed many lives — not a recreational objective.
When to go
Diveable all year as an easy shore dive on the rim. The deep arch is a technical dive with a notorious safety record — recreational divers stay shallow.
Readiness
Master-level site — suits experienced Rescue / Master divers. Typical requirements:
Not sure you're ready? Read our readiness guide or check yourself in the planner.
Logistics
| Getting there | International flight + ~1.5 hr drive; shore dive. Fly to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH), drive ~1.5 hrs to Dahab; the Blue Hole is a roadside shore entry. |
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| Where to stay | Dive-town accommodation. Dahab — a laid-back dive town with easy shore diving along the coast. |
| Operator to look for | Reviewed Dahab operators; the deep arch is technical-only — respect the rim for recreational dives. |
Sources
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