The coastal city of Aqaba lies on the coastline of the Red Sea. The city is home to more than 500 coral species & a vast aquatic life. Scuba diving in Aqaba is, unquestionably, one of the handpicked things to do in Jordan.

Which are the best sites for scuba diving in Aqaba?
The scuba diving sites on the coastline can be divided into 3 bays:
- North Bay
- Visitor’s Bay
- South Bay
What makes diving in Aqaba so popular?
- Year-round mild weather:
The water temperature in Aqaba is about 26° C in the summertime and drops to nothing below 20° C in wintertime.
- Ease of access:
The protruding diving sites in Aqaba can easily be reached by road. Situated far off from these places are a number of hotels & resorts.
- Massive coral & marine life:
The place is home to 500 kinds of corals, 1200 kinds of fish, and over 1000 types of mollusks & other crawfish.
- Diversity:
Both soft and firm corals can be found here. The places too vary in contour and dwellers; from slants to drop-offs and gorges to flat bottoms.
- Attractions at sea-bed:
In addition to good-looking corals, divers will come across a tank and a Lebanese freighter at the bottom most part of the waters of the Red Sea.
Arab Divers is one of the most renowned scuba diving institution, which can be of great help to you. You can get in touch with them to know more about their pricing and packages of scuba diving.


