Water Sports

Snorkeling - for those who want to explore the beautiful coral gardens but want to stay on the surface. Most of Dahab's dive sites are great for snorkeling. We have a list of those suitable and can arrange transportation and equipment hire. Some sites require a high tide as the reefs close to the coast are shallow. We recommend you wear fins or reef shoes/boots to protect yourself from the possibility of treading on sea urchin or stone fish. The popular Eel Garden Dive Site is almost our house reef so can be accessed easily from our guest house.

Diving is one of Dahab's top attractions and there are a number of dive centres offering all levels of PADI, CMAS and TECHNICAL diving courses. We use an excellent Dive Centre called Desert Divers - check their web site Desert Divers for more information. and we also have a PADI Dive Master on site to assist you in finding the right package for you. For more diving information also see our Dahab Guide and Dive Safaris pages.

The Red Sea offers a wealth of diving opportunities for all levels of diver, be prepared to see magnificent coral gardens and aquatic life, there is another world below the sea.

There are great remote reefs teaming with life and amazing coral gardens to explore. Caves dives and canyons and the famous blue hole- either as day dives or longer 2-3 day excursions. These Safaris are for experienced Divers only minimum PADI Open Water, and some sites are only suitable for Advanced Divers. These are tailor made to the requirements of the group or individual. We can select Dive Guides according to your preferences, in many languages. See Dive Safaris or contact us and we will send more details of the options available.

Free Diving is a practice of holding your breath underwater whilst diving down, staying at the bottom for a few seconds then coming back up to the surface. It requires some guidance initially but once you become confident it is easy to free dive on your own. Free diving is becoming increasingly popular and world free diving records have now been broken here in Dahab. You can improve your technique by practising regular breathing exercises and classes's are recommended. Beginner to expert courses are available and should be booked in advance.

There are at least 270 'wind days' per year for wind surfers to pick up some speed and wind surfing is very popular as Dahab is a great place to learn. The Lagoona offers an excellent site for wind surfers and on fridays there is usually a wind surf competition held here. Wind surfing around the lighthouse area is also good when the wind is right.

We can provide more details of the courses and options available as advanced booking is recommended for learner courses.

With Dahab's excellent wind factors kite surfing is taking off here. From beginner to expert courses and equipment hire are available. Most of the kite surfing takes place in the Lagoona area due to safety and reef conservation. Advanced kite surfers only can also kite surf at Sheikh Salem House. Advanced booking is recommended for all kite surfing as there are very few schools offering courses or equipment hire. We can provide more information and booking for courses, contact us for details.

 

Kayaking is a great way to explore the red sea and even better if you take a snorkel and mask with you. Then you can jump out and have a peek below. Kayaking is possible most days but it is not recommend when it is really windy.

You can rent a kayak by the hour from Sheikh Salem House. From here conditions permitting you can kayak to Eel Garden and Lighthouse or North to the Canyon within about 1 hour. During calm conditions it is possible to kayak to Blue Hole or South to the Lagoona. Hire a kayak for a few hours and take some lunch and snorkel with you so that you can jump off and snorkel anytime you like!

Kayak safaris can also be organised, kayaking in the Wadi Gynae area or at Nabq national park is excellent as there are mangrove lakes to explore. Advance booking is recommended for Kayak Safaris.

Pedlos are boats powered by peddles, similar to riding a bike. Great fun if your feeling energetic and a great way to see more of Dahab. You can take snorkels and masks with you and jump into the sea. Hire one for a couple of hours and see the whole of Dahab from the sea. We recommend doing this before sunset and watch the sunset over Dahab from the sea. Rent by the hour from fresh fish restaurant near the lighthouse dive site., this a great way to see more of Dahab from the sea.

 

Yoga/Zen Diving - A powerful combination of Yoga and Diving makes for an amazing and unforgettable dive experience. This approach makes for improved breathing and buoyancy for experienced divers as well as a more natural and holistic approach to diving that's equally perfect for beginners. Advanced booking is recommended so check out www.zensea.com for more information.

For more information on any of the above activities please contact us by either using the contact us form or email directly to info@sheikhsalemhouse.com