ScubaDahab
Overview
The Canyon is a striking crack in the reef formed by ancient geological movement, a short drive north of Dahab. You dive over a coral garden to the canyon mouth, then explore the fissure and its famous glassfish 'dome' of shimmering light. It's one of Dahab's most-loved dives and works for a wide range of divers.
Conditions & what to expect
Shore entry over a reef flat, then a sandy slope to the canyon. The rim sits around 20 m and is easy; going inside the deeper canyon is an advanced option. Good visibility, mild current, and warm, clear water year-round.
Marine life
Dense clouds of glassfish, lionfish, groupers, blue-spotted stingrays on the sand and colourful reef fish across the coral.
Who can dive it
Requires an Advanced Open Water certification and good buoyancy — going inside the canyon is deeper. Newer divers can build up to it with an Advanced course.
Getting there and best time
The Canyon is about 8 km north of town, on the road to the Blue Hole. Best time: morning; the glassfish dome is brightest when the sun is high. Dive centres include transport by pickup truck.
