Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt
The dive starts in a vertical crack in the reef, a chimney that opens onto the open sea, and usually continues to the Blue Hole, crossing a coral saddle. There are two explanations for the name: the sound of tanks knocking against the walls of the narrow coral tunnel, or the bell-like chime some divers hear when descending through the small chimney at the start of the dive.
At the exit of the chimney, soft corals, fans and sponges cover the reef. On the way between the Bells and the Blue Hole there are large coral colonies, trumpetfish, damselfish and cleaner fish. In Dahab, the best time to dive tends to be from March to June or from September to December, for the most comfortable temperatures both in and out of the water.
Information on this page, including technical data such as depth, current, visibility, access, and recommended level, is informational and may vary. Confirm actual conditions with a local operator before the dive.
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