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Red Sea — Dahab · shore

The Bells

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North Dahab

28.57320°N, 34.53750°E

A narrow chimney through the reef table drops to a sheer wall, which divers follow south to finish over the Blue Hole saddle.

Depth
7–30 m
Vis
30–40 m

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Current
variable
Health
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Geo (surface approx.)
28.57320°N, 34.53750°E

Approximate position from published sources.

Entry / access
shore

Divers enter through a small gap in the reef top and descend a chimney that opens onto the vertical outer wall around 26–30 m. The route then follows the wall, with overhangs and black coral, gradually rising to cross the Blue Hole saddle at about 7 m. It is the standard way recreational divers see the Blue Hole area, and the deep Arch is not on the route.

Difficulty
intermediate

Advanced Open Water or equivalent (30 m)

Best season
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Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

  • medium · Chimney exits around 26–30 m; watch depth on descent
  • medium · Current along the outer wall
  • low · Narrow, one-at-a-time entry through the reef table

Marine life

Typical: anthias, lionfish, scorpionfish, nudibranch, cleaner wrasse, trevally, turtle

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Questions people search

How deep is The Bells?

7–30 m.

Is The Bells suitable for beginners?

intermediate — Advanced Open Water or equivalent (30 m)

Sources

Where sources disagree

Chimney exit 26–28 m (Circle Divers) vs 27–30 m (Dive Site Directory); level intermediate/AOW (Circle Divers, Wikipedia) vs 'suitable for less experienced divers' (Dive Site Directory).

Listed by: Circle Divers

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