Wreck diving adventure in Aqaba, Jordan
Enjoy a 6-day wreck diving itinerary to discover the best dive sites of the Red Sea. Dive to the shipwreck of the Cedar Pride, discover the Hercules airplane wreck or head to the old scuttled army tank.
Beneath the waves, you will see a great variety of underwater flora and fauna, and if you're lucky, you might even spot some turtles. Of course, barbecue dinners at sunset by the beach round off the experience.
Plan your diving adventure with the help of our local experts to further customize your trip.
Services
Included:
- 5 nights accommodation in double or twin rooms
- 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 2 beach barbecues
- Private transfers with English-speaking guide
- 9 dives (including weights, tanks and equipment)
Excluded:
- International flights
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Optional:
- Visit to Petra and Wadi Rum
- Hiking in the Dana Nature Reserve
- Visit to the Dead Sea and Wadi Mujib
- A day with locals at the Zirka Initiative and a visit to the Dead Sea
- Visit to the crusader castles of Karak and Shobak
Itinerary at a Glance
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Welcome to Aqaba!
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Fascinating Dive at First Bay
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Go on a Night Wreck Dive
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Dive to the Magnificent Seven Sisters
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Dive to Photogenic Cedar Pride Shipwreck
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See You Soon!
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Welcome to Aqaba!
Your driver will pick you up from the airport or border and take you south to Aqaba. Here, you can check into your hotel.
Your overnight stay is at Bait al Aqaba Resort, a family-owned boutique hotel. It is located only 10 minutes by foot from the beach, which makes it ideal for shore and boat diving. Dinner is included, which you can enjoy sitting outside on the terrace with beautiful views over the Red Sea.
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Day 2: Fascinating Dive at First Bay
After breakfast, head to the dive centre, which is located below the resort. Together with your dive master, you will explore the coral and underwater species at First Bay. Cornetfish, wrasse and parrot fish are only some of the animals you will encounter. In the morning, you will discover the south of the bay. After a break for lunch at the resort (not included), you’ll go for your second dive to the northern part of the bay. An overnight stay at Bait al Aqaba is included, along with your dinner.
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Day 3: Go on a Night Wreck Dive
In the morning, you’ll go diving at the Japanese Gardens, which is known to be one of Aqaba’s prettiest dive sites. Then you’ll continue to the Black Rock. You might see barracudas, shoals, fusiliers and, if you’re lucky enough, even a turtle! In the afternoon, you’ll return to the resort, where you can relax.
In the early evening, it’s time for your first night dive. You can choose to discover the Cedar Pride shipwreck or the Hercules airplane wreck. After your dive, a barbecue dinner will be prepared on the beach, along with some DECO beers to top off the day. You will stay overnight at Bait al Aqaba.
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Day 4: Dive to the Magnificent Seven Sisters
Today you are off to an early start! You’ll go for your first dive around 6 a.m., heading to the Seven Sisters, a series of great coral pinnacles. Later in the morning, you’ll also be discovering the wreck of a Jordanian Army tank. Afterwards, head back to the resort and enjoy a free afternoon. If you’re up for it, you can head to downtown Aqaba to stroll through the souks, discover the ruins of Ayla or go souvenir shopping. In the evening, you can go for another night dive to the Hercules airplane wreck or Cedar Pride shipwreck. Once again, you will end the day with a delicious dinner on the beach.
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Day 5: Dive to Photogenic Cedar Pride Shipwreck
Your first dive today will be early in the morning. Your dive master will once again take you to the Seven Sisters, but this time you will take the route through Oliver’s Canyon. Alternatively, you have the option of diving to the Hercules airplane wreck. On your second dive, you will head back to the Cedar Pride shipwreck, one of the most photogenic wrecks of the Red Sea. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Bait al Aqaba Resort.
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Day 6: See You Soon!
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up and take you back to either the airport or the border, or on to your next holiday destination.
We hope to see you again soon here in Aqaba!
