Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov · Mild current · 21.5–29.5°C (coldest Feb, warmest Aug)
- Current
- Mild
- Water temperature
- 21.5–29.5°C (coldest Feb, warmest Aug)
- Visibility
- 15–35m: The Gulf of Aqaba is often clear, but wind, entry traffic and local plankton change conditions.
- Experience
- Lighthouse suits new divers.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
Blue Hole
Blue Hole: Outer reef wall.
0–80m · Mild current
The Canyon
The Canyon: Submerged fissure.
5–50m · Moderate current
Eel Garden
Eel Garden: Garden-eel sand slope.
3–25m · Mild current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsEasy. Fly to SSH. Typical trip $.
Route overview
Easy
Day trips from a coastal base, about 2h from the airport.
Airport options
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport
About 1.5–2 hours by road to Dahab
Typical trip cost
$
under $2,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Multi-day shore-diving packages are generally below USD 2,000 before international flights; equipment, guide and remote-site transport may be separate.