The Canyon
الكانيون
A classic scuba dive site south of the Blue Hole, with a narrow rift in the reef slope where divers on the bottom can look up at shafts of light.
The Canyon lies about 2 km south of the Blue Hole. You enter the water, swim over a shallow reef and descend into a narrow undersea rift several dozen meters long and 15–50 meters deep. Light filters down through gaps at the top, and glassfish often gather in the canyon, making it one of the most popular scuba sites in Dahab. It suits divers with AOW or higher certification and should be led by a dive guide. The shallow reef section is also good for snorkeling. It is usually combined with the Blue Hole on the same day, and there are Bedouin-run restaurants on shore.
Opening hours
All day (depends on dive center schedule)
Nearby sights
- Blue Hole, Dahab
- Eel Garden
- Lighthouse Reef
- Masbat Promenade
- Ras Abu Galum Protectorate
- The Islands
- Dahab Lagoon (Laguna)
- Three Pools