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Freedive Dahab

El Fanar street in front of German Bakery, Dahab, South Sinai, EGY

Years active18 yrsLanguagesES · EN · FRTypical depth22 mKid-friendlyYes
Years active
18 yrs
Languages
ESENFRDE
Typical depth
22 m
Season
Apr–Oct
Kid-friendly
Yes
Accessible
No

About the Center

Freedive Dahab, located in Dahab, Egypt, is a pioneering freediving center established in 2003 by former freediving world record holder Lotta Ericson. Since 2010, it has operated as the world's first SSI Freediving Instructor Training Center, having certified thousands of freedivers of all levels and hundreds of instructors. The center is situated close to Lighthouse Bay, the heart of Dahab, where most of its courses take place. It boasts a large, comfortable air-conditioned classroom, a spacious equipment room, and a big outdoor terrace, ensuring ample space for large groups. Facilities include outdoor showers for summer and two indoor hot showers for winter, along with free Wi-Fi for guests. The center offers Instructor Development Courses, Freediving courses, and Snorkeling courses, as well as SSI Specialties, including the Instructor Training Program and the Master Program, geared towards intensive long-term training. They also organize Freediving Training Weeks and Combo Weeks, along with events upon request such as specialized private training, sled training (No-Limits and Variable Weight), national competitions, and record attempts.

Dahab, a former Bedouin fishing village on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula, is globally renowned as an exceptional destination for windsurfing, scuba diving, freediving, and snorkeling. The center is conveniently located on El Fanar Street, a short walk from Lighthouse Bay. The nearby Blue Hole, a submarine sinkhole approximately 130 meters deep, is an ideal spot for deep freediving due to the protection offered by its surroundings from waves and currents, featuring flat surfaces and depths accessible from the shore. The center also provides accommodation, equipment rental, a dive shop, air fills (including nitrox), and night diving capabilities.

Freedive Dahab's facilities include showers, lockers, WiFi, a restaurant, a bar, accommodation, a classroom, equipment rental, a dive shop, and nitrox air fills. As an SSI center, it offers a comprehensive range of courses, from beginner levels to instructor training and advanced programs like the Freediving Master. Its prime location near Lighthouse Bay and its proximity to the legendary Blue Hole provide an unparalleled environment for learning and practicing freediving, with ideal conditions for deepening one's engagement with the discipline.

Available Courses

21 cursos

Snorkeling

Excursión de snorkel para disfrutar de la vida marina desde la superficie con máscara, tubo y aletas.

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Instructor Development Course

Curso de instructor para formar nuevos profesionales del buceo capaces de certificar alumnos.

€200
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FREEDIVER (BEGINNER) COURSE

2.5 days of training covering static and dynamic apnea, plus open water sessions to reach 10/20 meters.

€78
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ADVANCED FREEDIVER COURSE

3 days focusing on freefall technique, Frenzel equalization, and improving breath-hold to 25-30 meters.

€490
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PERFORMANCE FREEDIVING COURSE

4 days to master mouth-fill equalization and reach depths of 35-40 meters, also covering coaching techniques.

€475
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REACT RIGHT – FIRST AID + O2 PROVIDER

A 1-day emergency training course covering first aid, CPR, and oxygen administration, mandatory for instructor levels.

€130
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MONOFIN COURSE

Learn to swim efficiently with a monofin in pool sessions, with options for open water.

€125
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MOUTHFILL COURSE

A 1-day course focused on learning and practicing the mouth-fill equalization technique for deeper dives.

€120
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VARIABLE WEIGHT

Practice freediving with variable weights, focusing on deep equalization and easier ascents. Price is 100 euro if 2+ people join.

€115
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TRAINING TECHNIQUES

Learn to plan and conduct training sessions using freediving tables to improve breath-hold and CO2 tolerance. Price is 135 euro if 2+ people join.

€150
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NO FINS COURSE

Focuses on the purest form of freediving, learning proper technique and buoyancy for dynamic apnea without fins. Price is 100 euro if 2+ people join.

€125
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UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY

Learn the basics of underwater photography in the Red Sea, covering camera settings and composition.

€100
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SSI FREEDIVING INSTRUCTOR

A 12-14 day course to become a professional SSI freediving instructor, covering teaching materials and skills.

€1,245
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SSI PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTOR UPDATE

A 2-3 day update for instructors to demonstrate and teach advanced techniques like mouthfill and exhale diving.

€120
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ZERO TO HERO – BEGINNER TO INSTRUCTOR PACKAGE

A comprehensive package taking you from beginner to SSI Instructor in a minimum of 3 months, including all SSI courses.

€2,945
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COMBO WEEK – FREEDIVING PACKAGE

A 7-9 day package combining courses and training, with options for accommodation and social activities.

€450
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BEGINNER WEEK

A 7-day package focused on the Beginner Freediver Course, with additional training days.

€690
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NIGHT FREEDIVE

Experience freediving at night at Lighthouse reef to see nocturnal marine life.

€38
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DESERT BBQ

An excursion to Wadi Gnai for a Bedouin BBQ dinner in the desert.

€20
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SSI Level 3 Freedive Instructor Update

A 2-3 day update for Level 2 SSI Freediving Instructors to demonstrate advanced teaching skills. Price is per day.

€120
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Freediving

Curso de apnea para aprender técnicas de inmersión en apnea y respiración, explorando el mar sin equipo de buceo.

€130
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Services

Guided divesBoat divesShore divesNight divesChartersEquipment rentalServicingRetail storeAir fillsNitrox fillsMedical checkseLearningPhoto serviceDiving club

Facilities

Pool
Classrooms
Shop
Workshop
Compressor
Lockers
Showers
Parking

Specialties

Wrecks🧥DrysuitDeep🧪Nitrox📷Underwater photography🛟Rescue🧒Kids🫁Freediving

Brands they work with

MaresScubaproCressiAqualungSuunto

Destinations & trips

Egipto
Mar Rojo
2 veces al año
Maldivas
Atolón Sur Malé
Anual
Indonesia
Komodo
Cada 18 meses
México
Cozumel
Anual

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The spots this centre offers its students

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Jardín de Coral
12 m max. Discover Scuba
Bajada del Cabo
25 m max. Open Water
Pared Azul
40 m max. Deep Diver
Arrecife de las Morenas
16 m max. Open Water

Climate

Annual average

Monthly historical data to plan your dives

13°
Jan
14°
Feb
16°
Mar
18°
Apr
21°
May
25°
Jun
28°
Jul
29°
Aug
26°
Sep
22°
Oct
17°
Nov
14°
Dec
Air temp (°C) Sea temp (°C) Rain (mm)

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Frequently asked

What people ask before booking

Sí. Te pediremos demostrar 200 m de nado continuo (estilo libre) y 10 minutos flotando sin apoyo. No exigimos cronómetro, solo soltura en agua.

Si el centro cancela por condiciones del mar, te reasignamos sin coste extra a la siguiente fecha disponible. La decisión la toma el instructor jefe a las 7:00 del día de la salida.

Con lentillas blandas, sin problema. Si llevas gafas, ofrecemos máscaras graduadas estándar (-1 a -8 dioptrías) por 15 € de alquiler/día.

Sí, somos PADI Kids Centre. Desde los 8 años con el Bubblemaker (en piscina, hasta 2 m) y desde los 10 con el Open Water Junior.

No, tu carnet PADI/SSI es vitalicio. Sí recomendamos un curso de repaso ("Scuba Tune-Up") si llevas más de 12 meses sin bucear.

A partir de 4 personas hacemos un 10% sobre el precio del curso o salida. Para más de 10 personas (escuelas, despedidas, empresas), nos sentamos a hablar precio y logística.

How to get there

Parking
Aparcamiento gratuito junto al centro (12 plazas)
Public transport
Bus línea 30, parada "Puerto Deportivo" a 200 m
Nearest airport
Aeropuerto de Málaga (AGP) — 45 km / 35 min
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El Fanar street in front of German Bakery, Dahab, South Sinai, EGY


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