Is a license required?

According to local law, documents checked before departure.

Are beginners allowed?

Only for autonomous freedivers. Intro freediving without speargun possible.

Is equipment provided?

Bring your own gear: speargun, wetsuit, weights, buoy, knife, mask, snorkel, fins. Limited rental upon request.

Can I keep the catch?

Yes if legal size/species. Otherwise released. Optional restaurant preparation.

What if weather is bad?

Alternative zone, reschedule or cancel if safety compromised.

Non-diver companions?

Observers allowed, subject to boat capacity.

Spearfishing in Dakhla — guided freediving in clear waters (residents only)

Between the turquoise lagoon and the Atlantic, spearfishing in Dakhla is run in micro-groups with expert supervision and strict compliance with seasons, sizes and protected species. Our luxury guest house offers private boat outings

for responsible freedivers seeking a quiet, demanding and rare experience.

At a glance — Spearfishing (apnea)

Private boat with local skipper + freedive guide
Residents only • 1–3 hunters (non-hunting observers welcome)
Lagoon / ocean spots chosen by tide, wind, visibility
Legal species only • sizes & quotas enforced • closed seasons respected
Prereq: ocean confidence, apnea practice; medical clearance recommended
Personal gear required: speargun, suit, float/flag, weight belt, knife, gloves, mask/snorkel/fins
Safety: full briefing, buddy system, surface watch, anti-blackout protocol (no hyperventilation)
Optional catch & cook at the restaurant (subject to regulations & day’s take)
Formats: half day / full day • By quotation (weather-dependent)

The experience

Boarding from our private jetty. After a safety & regulation briefing, a short run takes us to selected areas (seagrass, drop-offs, rocky ledges). Gradual entry, technique adapted (stalking, aspetto) to level and conditions. Quiet ride back, re-hydration, and optional culinary preparation of compliant fish.

Sample itinerary

Welcome, permit/insurance & gear check
Briefing: zones, species, legal sizes, hand signals, buddy rules
Transit & tide/visibility windowing
Guided apnea sequences (measured pace, hydration breaks)
On-board sorting (no-take species released)
Return to jetty • Optional “catch & cook” at dinner

Gear & safety

Bring: cased speargun(s), shafts/mono/bands, appropriate suit, weights, float/flag, knife, personal kit
On board: skipper, comms, first-aid kit, drinking water & towels
Supervision: surface watch, buddying, depth within limits, immediate stop if fatigue, cold or abnormal current
Note: we do not supply weapons where legislation restricts it; no activity outside the legal framework

Season & conditions

Visibility and swell vary with wind and tides. We pick the best window the day before: dawn or tide-based slots to fit goals and level.

Ethics & regulations

No capture of protected species • Legal sizes checked
Quotas & closed seasons strictly observed
Zero waste: fish destined for the table when allowed, or released if non-compliant

Rates & booking

On request (half day / full day) • 1–3 hunters (+ companions on board)
48-hour notice recommended • Outing subject to weather
License/insurance: required or strongly advised depending on case

FAQ — Spearfishing in Dakhla

Do I need a license?
According to current rules. We brief you on requirements and check documents.

Can beginners join?
Spearfishing is for autonomous freedivers. We can offer a freediving introduction without speargun as an alternative.

Is gear included?
Personal gear is mandatory. Limited rental on request and subject to local/legal constraints.

Typical depths?
Matched to level and conditions; we never exceed personal limits.

What if it’s windy?
Safety first: zone change, reschedule or cancel with no client penalty when we call it for safety.

Can a non-hunter join?
Yes, observer on board is possible within boat capacity.