🤿 Scuba Diving
About This Adventure
Aqaba sits at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea — one of the world's top ten dive destinations, and arguably the most accessible. You don't need to fly to the Maldives; you need to drive four hours south from Amman.
The bay holds an extraordinary variety of dives compressed into a small area: house reefs reachable by wading, intentionally sunk ships now smothered in soft coral, and open-water walls that plunge into the blue. Visibility regularly reaches 15–25 m, with bursts of 30 m in calm conditions.
Certified divers can hire a guide and head straight to the wrecks — the Cedar Pride is a Lebanese cargo ship sunk in 1985 that is now a living reef at 10–28 m depth, and easily one of the most photographed wrecks in the Middle East. Beginners can complete a full PADI Open Water course in two to three days right here.
Location
Aqaba, Red Sea
Experience
Beginner to Advanced
Duration
Half-day to full day
Best Season
April–May & Sept–Nov
What's Included
- Equipment rental (mask, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulator)
- Divemaster or instructor guide
- Boat fees for offshore dives
- Dive briefing and safety equipment
- Tanks and air fills
Popular Dive Sites
- ▸Cedar Pride Wreck — iconic Lebanese cargo ship at 10–28 m
- ▸First Bay (Blue Coral) — beginner-friendly house reef
- ▸The Tank — a British Centurion tank sunk in 1999 at 5 m
- ▸Power Station — wall dive with strong current, intermediate+
- ▸Japanese Garden — shallow coral garden, perfect for snorkelers and new divers
📅 Best Time to Visit
April–May & Sept–Nov
Water 22–26°C — warm enough to dive without a thick wetsuit, cool enough to enjoy it
Prime months: April, May, September, October, November
Weather Advisory
Wind conditions affect boat operations and surface visibility — choppy days mean cancelled boat dives. Summer water is warm but air temps exceed 40°C; dehydration above the surface is the real enemy. Dive first thing in the morning.
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