When is the best time to dive Blue Hole (Dahab)?

The typical diving season is January to December. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Is Blue Hole (Dahab) good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Yes - popular and safe snorkeling over the shallow rim/saddle reef

Egypt · Dahab north coast

Blue Hole (Dahab)

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

Grey reef sharkPossible
Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - popular and safe snorkeling over the shallow rim/saddle reef

Safety notes

Nicknamed the "Diver's Cemetery" - an estimated 130-200+ diver deaths over roughly 15 years, overwhelmingly from unguided recreational divers attempting the Arch beyond their training/gas limits (nitrogen narcosis, missed exit, decompression sickness); NEVER attempt the Arch without technical certification and a qualified guide

Permits & fees

Public beach access, no formal entrance fee for shallow diving/snorkeling; commercial cafes line the site; technical Arch dives require hiring qualified local tech guides - VERIFY current guiding requirements

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Dahab

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.