Plongée à Aqaba — Jordan

Aqaba packs Red Sea quality diving into an accessible shore-dive format. The sunken tank and Cedar Pride wreck are photogenic favorites, while the Japanese Garden coral site rivals anything in Egypt. It's the most convenient Red Sea diving — walk in from shore and you're on healthy reef in minutes, with Petra just 2 hours away.

Score
61.7
Visibilité
12–30m
Température
20–28°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Aqaba
JordanRed Sea
61.7

SCORE

29.5267°N

35.0078°E

Aqaba packs Red Sea quality diving into an accessible shore-dive format. The sunken tank and Cedar Pride wreck are photogenic favorites, while the Japanese Garden coral site rivals anything in Egypt. It's the most convenient Red Sea diving — walk in from shore and you're on healthy reef in minutes, with Petra just 2 hours away.

Jordan's Red Sea Diving Hub

Visibility12–30 m
Temperature20–28°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$60
Best MonthsApril, May, June, September
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML45.0CH71.0VIS76.0SV44.0TMP57.0DA62.0OP73.0TS66.0GT68.0VAL63.0CRD59.0SP57.0

Marine Life

45.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
64
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
82
Macro Life
30
Endemic Species
50
Marine Life Diversity
45.0
Coral & Reef Health
71.0
Visibility & Conditions
76.0
Dive Site Variety
44.0
Water Temperature
57.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
66.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
63.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

reefpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Petra day trip (2 hrs)Wadi Rum desert jeep safarisnorkelingglass-bottom boatAqaba Fort visitDead Sea float (3 hrs)

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Petra (UNESCO)
  • Wadi Rum (UNESCO)
  • Aqaba Castle (Mamluk fort)
  • Ayla archaeological site

Non-Diver Score

8/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber5 km — Royal Jordanian Navy Hyperbaric Center, Aqaba
Nearest Hospital5 km

Chamber in Aqaba; good hospital; excellent access to Amman (4 hrs) for advanced care

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

SeaStar Watersports

PADI

4.7
310 reviewsNITROX

Arab Divers

PADI

4.6
210 reviewsNITROX