The Bells - Dahab

Entry at The Bells can be a little dramatic. You gear up right at the water's edge and drop straight into an open vertical shaft, a crack in the reef that goes down about 10 meters. It's a proper squeeze for a moment, then you pop out onto the wall with the deep blue stretching below. We love the drift here, letting the current carry you gently along the reef face towards the Blue Hole, watching for Diagonal Butterflyfish darting amongst the Brain Root and Smooth Cauliflower corals. It’s a site that really makes you feel like you’re exploring, not just observing, and it's fantastic for divers who appreciate dramatic topography.

Location
Dahab, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
28.573454, 34.539270
Type
wall
Maximum Depth
15-40m

Marine Protected Area: محمية نبق

Best Time to Dive in Dahab

The warmest water temperatures in Dahab occur in August, averaging 27.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 20.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 22.0°C
  • February: 21.1°C
  • March: 20.9°C
  • April: 21.8°C
  • May: 24.0°C
  • June: 25.6°C
  • July: 26.5°C
  • August: 27.9°C
  • September: 27.3°C
  • October: 26.1°C
  • November: 25.4°C
  • December: 23.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Dahab

Nearest Dive Centres to The Bells

Marine Life in Dahab

Home to 27 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 6 hard corals, 5 whales & dolphins, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for The Bells

Based on average water temperature of 24.4°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 24°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories