Blog
Guides from the water
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most, written by the people who dive here every day. No fluff, just what's useful before you come.
Is Freediving Safe? What to Know Before Your First Course
Freediving has a dramatic reputation it mostly doesn't deserve. Done properly, with training and a buddy, it's calm and controlled. Here's the honest picture.
Read →How Long Does It Take to Learn Freediving?
A first taste takes an afternoon. A full certification takes a few days. Real skill takes longer, and that's the good part. Here's an honest timeline.
Read →
Best Time of Year to Freedive in Dahab
Dahab is a year-round freediving destination, but each season feels different. Here's what the water, the air and the crowds are like through the year.
Read →
Freediving the Blue Hole in Dahab: What to Know Before You Go
One of the most famous dive sites on earth sits 20 minutes from Dahab. Here's what freediving the Blue Hole is actually like, and how to do it well and safely.
Read →Freediving in Dahab: Why It's One of the Best Places to Learn
Warm water, no waves, and visibility that goes on forever. Here's why Dahab is one of the easiest places in the world to learn to freedive, and what to expect.
Read →
AIDA vs SSI: Which Freediving Certification Should You Choose?
Both are internationally recognised, both take you to the same depths. So how do you choose? Here is the honest answer from instructors who teach both.
Read →
What to Expect on a Freediving Course in Dahab
Most people book a course not quite knowing what they've signed up for. Here's exactly what a beginner freediving course looks like, hour by hour. No surprises.
Read →Beginner Freediving Course in Dahab: Learn Calm, Not Just Depth
The fastest way to go from 'I've always been curious' to confidently diving 15 to 20 metres on one breath, in 2.5 days, in water built for learning. Here's how it works.
Read →