Blue Hole
Explore Blue Hole, one of South Sinai's marine or diving locations, with access conditions determined by the local coast, protected-area rules and sea conditions.
Historical Overview
Dahab’s Blue Hole is one of Egypt’s most famous Red Sea dive sites. Experience Egypt describes it as a roughly 70-metre-wide, 80-metre-deep opening in the reef with an underwater arch connecting to the open sea. The surrounding reef can be enjoyed by snorkelers and recreational divers, but attempting the deep arch requires advanced experience and should never be treated as a normal recreational objective. The site is close to shore and is commonly reached from Dahab by road, with local dive centers arranging equipment, guides and site logistics. Visitor planning: The site itself does not operate like a museum. Transport, diving services, guides and any local access charges vary by operator; deep technical diving requires appropriate training and support. Context: Include Blue Hole if marine life, coral reefs, snorkeling or diving are priorities and the site fits your certification, experience and operator itinerary. The location record includes the map query Blue Hole, South Sinai, Egypt. Plan roughly 90 to 360 minutes for the visit. The current planning record recommends morning as a practical time of day. Expected physical effort is medium. Heat exposure is recorded as high. The recorded recommended transport mode is local transfer or operator. The recorded ticket model is local or operator dependent. Ticket data status is no single standard admission; reconfirm variable or unverified charges before travel. The catalog records this as an umbrella or parent area containing 1 related entries. It is linked to parent record SIN-043 in the destination catalog. Visitor access is currently recorded as open. Operational confidence is recorded as high.
Why Visit?
The Blue Hole is Dahab’s iconic dive location, combining dramatic underwater topography with accessible reef snorkeling and diving.
Getting There
Destination
الثقب الأزرق
من فضلك وديني الثقب الأزرق
Good to Know
Visitor Warnings
- Heat: High
- Dangerous diving: The blue hole is a major dive and freedive site. the deep arch is suitable only for highly experienced divers; use a qualified operator, respect certification limits and do not treat snorkeling access as evidence that deep diving is safe.
