

Best for beginner divers, Up to 18m, shore entry, moderate current.
The Cave at Abu Dabbab is a shore-entry site featuring a cave structure integrated into a reef and seagrass environment. The topography reaches depths of 18 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres and moderate currents. The site is equipped with changing rooms, showers, and rinse stations, and offers equipment rental and air fills. Guided tours are available to assist in locating the cave entrance. The site is also suitable for night diving. Water temperatures fluctuate between 22C and 30C throughout the year.
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The site runs guided tours, and for a first visit it is genuinely worth joining one, as knowing where the cave entrance sits saves a lot of searching. Equipment rental and air fills are available on site, so you can travel light.
The center is located south of the city. Pick up from hotels is available for those not staying at the nearby Eco Lodge.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 18m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-30°C
Current
Moderate
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers with depths reaching up to 18 metres.
The site is accessed via a shore entry.
The maximum depth at The Cave is 18 metres.
Yes, the site is well suited to night diving.
The site provides changing rooms, showers, rinse stations, gear storage, equipment rental, and air fills.
Diving at The Cave in Marsa Alam requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Divers at The Cave in Marsa Alam should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at The Cave in Marsa Alam. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at The Cave in Marsa Alam typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.