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Liveaboard Diving in Abu Dabab
Located in the Southern area of the Red Sea, Egypt, close to Marsa Alam, Abu Dabab has long been known by divers on liveaboard trips to this area. frequently a stop on dive safari itineraries operating in the South.
What You Can See
Abu Dabab is actually 6 reef systems that can be explored by divers. From a small wreck that sunk in 2004 to colourful coral reefs and an underwater cave system, this area can offer divers a great variety of things to see. It's even known for Pods of dolphins to frequent the area. Other marine life that is found around the Abu Dabab reefs are blue spotted stingrays, Napoleon wrasse, giant puffer, sweetlips, box fish, nudibranchs and more.
Getting To Abu Dabab
To get to Abu Dabab reefs the best option is by dive liveaboard. Most liveaboards operating in this area will depart from either Port Ghalib (Marsa Ghalib) or Hurghada. Both of these ports have international airports with direct flights from many European countries as well as domestic flights from Cairo.
Abu Dabab Diving Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
- 24 Verified Reviews
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Stephen L
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United States
Abu Dabab has a variety of Red Sea marine life to encounter. There are several sites within Abu Dabab and each have their own variation of topography and coral life.
Diving Abu Dabab in December on the Emperor Echo
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Pauline P
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United States
Visibility was not great when we were there due to high winds
Diving Abu Dabab in April on the Emperor Elite
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Joar M
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Sweden
We really liked Abu Dabab! Easy but beautiful diving where we encountered a spotted eagleray.
Diving Abu Dabab in December on the Emperor Asmaa
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Bernd B
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Germany
Relaxed diving at nice dive sites.
Diving Abu Dabab in July on the Emperor Asmaa
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Elena J
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Germany
Nice local sites for our check dive.
Diving Abu Dabab in August on the Emperor Echo
- 8.0 Very good
- Margaret V
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Canada
Did several dives in the area and enjoyed each one for its uniqueness.
Diving Abu Dabab in January on the Emperor Echo
- 9.2 Superb
- Rolf M
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Germany
Nice Place for Check Dive, many Fish and beautiful Corals
Diving Abu Dabab in May on the Seawolf Felo
- 9.2 Superb
- Rebecca B
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Switzerland
Toll, vor allem der Baby Whitetip Reefshark
Diving Abu Dabab in September on the Emperor Elite
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Maximilian L
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Germany
Nice Coral Reef for easy and relaxed dives.
Diving Abu Dabab in September on the Emperor Asmaa
- 10.0 Exceptional
- howard E
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Australia
The coral gardens, wreck, and open cave were great beautiful. We also saw two Spanish dancers at night many many fish
Diving Abu Dabab in September on the Andromeda
- 10.0 Exceptional
- howard E
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Australia
The coral gardens, wreck, and open cave were great beautiful. We also saw two Spanish dancers at night many many fish
Diving Abu Dabab in September on the Andromeda
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Igor
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Russia
It was great to enjoy soft and hard corals, and seabed relief was very entertaining.
Diving Abu Dabab in October on the Emperor Elite
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Kerstin W
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Germany
AMAZING turtle and easy dive for the beginning and end of the trip
Diving Abu Dabab in February on the Emperor Asmaa
