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Dive site guide · Dahab, Nuweiba & Taba · Cave or cavern

The Caves (Dahab) — dive site guide

Also known as Caves, The Caves

The Caves (Dahab) is a cavern and swim-through site at Dahab south, on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of Sinai. Sources document depths to 35 m. Independent guides rate it advanced. Its position is confirmed by independent sources. It is usually dived from local boats or the shore; ask us whether it fits your plans.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at The Caves (Dahab)
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Cave or cavern
Max documented depth 35 m
Typical depth about 20 m
Difficulty Advanced
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Shore

How deep does it go?

Some sources give depths of 80 m — the bottom beyond the reef, not a recreational dive depth.

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe large overhangs, sandy slope, eel garden ~30 m and boulder pinnacles.

  • Overhangs

What marine life can you see?

Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Turtles, guitarfish, tiger shark (reader review and rare).

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: All divers (per wannadive)

Suitable for: Advanced

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