Diving in the Gulf of Aqaba Explore Paradise in the Red Sea
- Why diving in Aqaba?
- What kind of diving can I do in Aqaba?
- What kind of marine life will I see?
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Why Diving in Aqaba?
- Favorable conditions : Calm waters with minimal tides, waves and currents. Moderate water temperature around the year, visibility exceed 20 meter
- Diversity of marine life : Vibrant, thriving diversity of marine life and unspoiled dive sites
- Easy shore diving : Easy shore diving in the Red Sea from the beach
- Healthy corals : More than 1000 invertebrate species and 200 soft and hard corals. The Gulf of Aqaba is the deepest and narrowest gulf in the world
- 20+ dive sites : Idyllic sunny reefs, accessible shore excursions, world-class wrecks and deep exciting walls
- Rich history and great location : Aqaba is the key connection between Egypt, Israel and Jordan. Within 2 hours you can be in Petra, Wadi Rum, Eilat and Taba
Spectacular Diving
If you’re already a diver – and maybe even if you’re not – the Red Sea needs no introduction. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t agree: the diving here is vibrant, diverse, and absolutely spectacular. And the Gulf of Aqaba is one of the most popular dive destinations in the entire world.
Over 20 Dive Sites
Choose from over 20 Aqaba dive sites, all within just minutes of Arab Divers and all accessible either from shore or by boat, depending on your preference. You’ll find something for every level here, whether you’re a recreational or technical diver. Marine life is healthy and there’s something to see at every depth.
Some of the most popular dive sites around Aqaba 👇
It's rare to see such a photogenic shipwreck so close to shore - you can even see her from the surface! Would you like to dive down to the Cedar Pride, or watch her fade in from the blue? Either approach is equally impressive as the 40-year-old shipwreck is truly a sight to behold...
Back in 1999, the Jordanian Royal Ecological Diving Society set their eyes on a big prize: an M42 "Duster" anti-aircraft tank. And they got it. Thankfully, instead of using it to enforce diving regulations, they had the military clean and scuttle it, creating an unusual and thriving artificial reef for snorkelers and divers...
Not too far off the Cedar Pride, this site gets its name from its many large coral heads which some say resemble ancient Japanese pagodas. But they're far from the site's only attraction. Following a short swim over grass, accompanied by morays and scorpionfish, you'll arrive at a pinnacle at about 10m. That's where the show really begins...
Informative Map
Some of Aqaba’s dive sites are known by different names, depending on your dive center of choice. This has caused some confusion in the past, so Arab Divers has created a detailed map of each using only the real, official dive site names.
Explore dive sites in AqabaClean reefs
The Scuba Diving in Aqaba is mostly toward the south, away from the busy international port to the north, and especially in Aqaba Marine Park, where wildlife protection helps keeping reefs and their inhabitants clean and pristine along a full 7km of coastline.
Warm & Clear: Year-Round Diving in Aqaba
Visibility almost always exceeds 20m, and is often much better. Aqaba enjoys year-round diving in warm waters – 28 degrees in summer 21 degrees in winter – and air temperature very rarely drops below 21 degrees during the day. It can get pretty hot – more than 40 degrees – but this only makes the sea breeze from the gulf feel more refreshing.
Snorkeling in Aqaba Trips
Almost all dive sites are equally stunning for snorkelers and freedivers, too.
The famous sites are close to our location and easy accessible from shore. Snorkeling from shore is available for anytime during the day without depending on guided tours.
Relatives and friends of the divers are welcome on our diving boat trips. The duration is between 2-4 hours and we visit 1 or 2 different destinations along the way. TriStar and Powerstation are some truly amazing spots here for advanced snorkelers and freedivers alike. You have to see it to believe it!
Boat or Shore Dive? Aqaba is ideal for both
Shore Dive
- Nearly all dive sites : Aqaba is famous for shore dives
- Few minutes driving by car from our dive centre
- Gradual depth changes, the reef start from 2 meter depth
- Easy entrance, less than 25 meter walk
Boat Dive
- TriStar and Powerstation
- 15-30 minutes driving by boat
- Convenient for deep dives and technical dives
- Soft drinks included
What kind of Scuba diving can I do in Aqaba?
It’s easier to ask what kind of diving you can’t do in Aqaba. You won’t find any ice here, of course, but other than that you can choose the experience that best suits your dive lifestyle. Arab Divers also provide Diving Courses in Aqaba for the Beginners. ⚓
Technical diving
We’re most famous for our spectacular pinnacles and sloping reefs. You’ll find some impressive wrecks here, too, and for those with appropriate training penetration is possible. Technical diving is increasing in popularity as our clear water means that reefs extend well below recreational depths.
Night diving
Night diving is hugely popular here because our dive sites are so easily accessible and completely change their characters when the sun goes down. Some of our sites have a medium-strength current and drifting along a spectacular wall that fade into the beautiful blue is an experience you’ll never forget.
Advanced diving and Pleasant experience
Diving here is relatively easy, but it’s also possible to experience an adventurous challenge if you have or would like to begin the training you need to master more advanced conditions.
There’s truly something for everyone here – you can spend an entire week diving, and enjoy unforgettable experiences of Scuba Diving Holidays on different sites.
What kind of marine life will I see?
Just like the rest of the Red Sea, Aqaba is known for ancient and thriving hard coral heads. Our soft Blue Coral has to be seen to be believed – the diversity here defies description. 🦑
Species and Variety of life
Fishes are varied and plentiful on all reefs, including all the usual suspects: damsels, parrotfish, butterflyfish, anthias and more. Larger species are less common in the region (shark sightings are rare), but groupers, rays and napoleons are well-represented.
Cuttlefish, squid and octopi are fairly common in Aqaba, especially at night. Our wrecks (including a tank!) are home to an impressive variety of life that surprises most divers the first time.
Photographer’s dream
Aqaba is an underwater photographer’s dream, especially if you’re into macro life. Many divers end up so fascinated by just a tiny section of reef they spend their entire dives exploring it - and surface with hundreds of incredible photos of shrimp, crabs, nudibranchs, anemones and other reef-dwellers.
Believe it or not! All the stunning photos on this page were captured by our expert Arab Divers while diving and snorkeling in Aqaba. We use minimal editing to showcase the natural beauty of the underwater world. Don't worry if you're not a pro photographer! When you book your dive with us, we can provide high-quality photos of your underwater adventure so you can cherish your memories forever. 📸
Buoyancy Control
We encourage all divers to take extra care with buoyancy control in Aqaba. Our ecosystem is healthy and strong, but like any reef, that delicate balance can be easily upset by accidental damage. We truly consider our aquatic environment a treasure, and treat it accordingly.
