Three Pools

# Three Pools Dive Site

Three Pools in Dahab, Sinai, is a spectacular shore dive in the Red Sea’s Gulf of Aqaba. This site features three distinct sandy basin formations separated by coral ridges, creating a unique underwater landscape. Divers descend to depths of 6-40 meters, making it suitable for beginners through advanced divers.

The site showcases vibrant coral gardens, including both hard and soft corals that attract abundant marine life. Expect encounters with colorful reef fish, parrotfish, groupers, and occasional turtles and rays. The clear waters offer excellent visibility, typically ranging from 20-30 meters.

Three Pools is considered moderately easy due to its accessible entry and gradual descent. The sandy basins provide safe exploration areas, while coral ridges offer more challenging navigation for experienced divers. The protected nature of the pools makes it ideal for skill development and underwater photography.

The site’s natural beauty and biodiversity make it one of Dahab’s most popular dive destinations, appealing to both recreational and technical divers seeking the Red Sea’s renowned marine ecosystems.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Pyjama Slug Chromodoris quadricolor dimitribrosens

Rockmover Wrasse Novaculichthys taeniourus jill_studholme

Red Sea Goatfish Parupeneus forsskali nijntje51

Broomtail Wrasse Cheilinus lunulatus delanalouw

Melibe colemani Melibe colemani andrey_ryanskiy

Limnichthys marisrubri Limnichthys marisrubri andrey_ryanskiy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)