Two of Dahab’s best snorkelling spots in one trip. You spend about three hours at the Blue Hole, on its coral wall of Acropora, brain and star corals, then drive to the Three Pools, natural pools with sandy bottoms surrounded by reef.
We pick you up anywhere in Dahab at 9, 10 or 11 am, and transport, a guide and lunch are included.
We pick you up at your hotel or hostel anywhere in Dahab at 9, 10 or 11 am.
Snorkel along the coral wall and in the lagoon just south of the Blue Hole for about three hours, with lunch by the sea.
Drive to the Three Pools and snorkel in the natural pools between the reefs.
Your driver takes you back to your hotel in Dahab.
Both reefs are on the coast near Dahab.
Dahab’s coast is one long reef, and two of its best spots are a short drive apart. This trip gives you a long session at the famous Blue Hole and a calmer swim in the Three Pools. Here is what to expect.
The Blue Hole is a sinkhole in the reef more than 100 metres deep, about 8 km north of Dahab. Snorkellers stay on the rim, where the coral wall is covered in Acropora, brain and star corals just below the surface. The shallow lagoon just south of it is a calm place to start if you are new to snorkelling.
The Three Pools are natural basins in the reef with sandy bottoms, closed in by coral walls, so the water inside is calm and very clear. They are a good contrast to the deep blue of the Blue Hole and a favourite with beginners and families.
Look for triggerfish, jacks, unicornfish, parrotfish, angelfish, groupers and surgeonfish, with schools of small orange anthias over the coral. Move slowly and keep your hands to yourself: the reef is alive and very fragile.
Price per person in US dollars. Per person, with pickup. For 7 or more people, ask us on WhatsApp for a group price.
| 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 6 people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | $40 | $35 | $35 | $30 |
It is from $35 per person for 2 people. See the price table on this page for other group sizes.
Natural pools in the reef with sandy bottoms, surrounded by coral, where the water is calm and clear.
You choose a start at 9, 10 or 11 am.
No, but masks, snorkels and fins can be rented cheaply in Dahab.
Yes. The pools are calm and shallow, and the guide stays close at the Blue Hole.
Local guides and pickup in Dahab on every tour.
