Blue Hole
Blue Hole
Blue Hole

Blue Hole Tours and Tickets

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Perhaps Egypt’s best-known diving and snorkeling site, the Blue Hole is a coral-fringed submarine sinkhole just north of Dahab in the Sinai. Dropping vertiginously to depths reaching 426 feet (130 meters), with a dramatic tunnel at 183 feet (56 meters), it’s popular with submarine enthusiasts, from technical divers to snorkelers.

  • Saint Catherine, Dahab, South Sinai, 8773033

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Joanne_S, Sep 2023
Fab trip and wonderful staff.
Fab trip and wonderful staff. We had a really good day. The trip was very well organised and so much fun.
Dawn_T, Sep 2023
Good trip but took over...
Good trip but took over 1hr 30 from hotel to 1st check point in Sharm! Snorkeling told over an hour, it was less and very crowded and you drive by blue hole!!!. Quad ride good we were offered extra so nice. Canyon amazing. Ahmed was a brilliant caring guide and the driver to was lovely man and they made a good team . MO SALAH only they know that 😁
MohammadAshraf_H, Sep 2023
Awesome
Grand Canion , snorkelling , tour guide was great recommend him 100% also photographer was excellent. Made me feel comfortable and guided us the whole trip .
Billy_C, Sep 2023
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What an experience! A little bit rushed and hectic but was well worth the trip! I think we could of done without going to the Dahab town to look in shops. Also stopping off on way back to our resort.
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Q:What is the infamous Blue Hole in Dahab?
A:The Blue Hole in Dahab is a submarine sinkhole in the Red Sea that’s often labeled as one of the world’s most dangerous diving locations. Its conditions are extremely challenging, particularly in an area called the Arch. However, snorkelers can enjoy more accessible areas nearby with diverse marine life.
Q:How much is a ticket to Blue Hole in Dahab?
A:When you arrive at the Blue Hole, you'll need to pay a charge of E£310 (roughly US$10) per person for tourists. There's a lower rate for locals. This payment goes to the Egyptian authorities. Extra charges apply if you want to rent life jackets or book a guided tour.
Q:How do you dive in the Blue Hole in Dahab?
A:You can only dive in the Blue Hole if you have diving qualifications, as it is forbidden by law for unqualified divers to enter it. The safest way to experience diving in the Blue Hole is to book an organized tour so you can have a qualified instructor help you navigate safely.
Q:How deep is the Blue Hole in Dahab?
A:The Blue is estimated to have a maximum depth of around 100 meters (328 feet). However, the different parts of the dive site leading to the Blue Hole have different depths. For example, the Arch, a 26-meter (85-foot) long tunnel is around 120 meters (394 feet) deep.
Q:Does the Blue Hole in Dahab have sharks?
A:Sharks are rarely seen in the Blue Hole in Dahab, but whale sharks and hammerheads have been spotted outside it. The area mostly hosts marine species such as sea turtles and eagle rays, plus lots of reef fish including parrotfish, angelfish, groupers, and clownfish among the multi-colored coral reefs.
Q:Can you swim in the Blue Hole in Dahab?
A:Yes, technically you can swim inside the Blue Hole, but this would have to be as part of an organized scuba diving trip for divers with specialized training and equipment. It’s not a place for casual swimmers. Snorkeling trips typically explore the coral walls that border the Blue Hole.