Boat Dive and Snorkel in Aqaba: Hammerhead Sharks

Descend alongside hammerheads, then surface to lunch on the boat

A boat dive and snorkel experience in Aqaba pairs one guided dive and one snorkel session across two Red Sea sites, with SCUBA and snorkeling equipment, lunch, and private transportation included. The dive focuses on hammerhead sharks and the marine life around coral reefs and wrecks. Guides speak English, Italian, German, Hungarian and one additional language, and the full outing runs five hours.

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel and transport to the boat. Once aboard, you'll make two stops in the Red Sea: one dive and one snorkel, each at a different location. The guides lead both sessions and handle the logistics, so you focus on what's underwater. Equipment—SCUBA tanks, regulators, masks, fins and snorkeling gear—is provided and fitted before you enter the water.

The dive targets hammerhead sharks and the reef ecosystem around them. You descend with the guide, moving through the water column to observe the sharks in their habitat alongside schools of fish, coral formations and some of the wrecks that have settled into the seabed. The snorkel session happens at the second stop, where you stay near the surface and watch the same marine life from above. Both activities run at a pace the guides set, and they adjust for the group's experience level.

Between the water time, the boat serves an open buffet lunch of grilled food—BBQ, Arabic salad, arugula salad, watermelon—with hot and cold drinks throughout the day. The five-hour window covers transport, both water sessions, the meal and the return to your hotel.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return.
• one guided dive with SCUBA equipment including tanks and regulator.
• one guided snorkel with mask, fins and snorkel tube.
• lunch served as an open buffet of grilled food, salads and fresh fruit.
• hot and cold drinks throughout the day.
• expert guides fluent in English, Italian, German, Hungarian and one additional language.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Hammerhead Diving Center Aqaba

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel means you skip the logistics of finding the dock or arranging a taxi with dive gear in tow—the boat day is settled before you leave your room. Book this one if you're staying in Aqaba without a car and want both the depth of a dive and the ease of a snorkel in the same outing.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the dive and the snorkel on this trip?

The dive takes you down with SCUBA equipment to see hammerheads and the reef at depth, while the snorkel keeps you at the surface with a mask and snorkel tube, watching the same marine life from above. Both happen at different Red Sea locations on the same boat.

Do I need diving certification to join the dive?

The guides lead both the dive and snorkel and adjust the experience for all levels of expertise. Bring your certification card if you have one; if you don't, confirm with the operator before booking whether a discover dive or snorkel-only option suits you better.

What marine life will I see in Aqaba?

Hammerhead sharks are the focus, along with schools of fish, vibrant coral reefs and underwater wrecks that have become part of the Red Sea ecosystem. The exact species and abundance vary by season and location.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is included as an open buffet of grilled food, salads and fruit, with hot and cold drinks throughout the day. Contact the operator in advance if you have dietary needs or restrictions so they can plan accordingly.

How do I get to the boat, and what if I don't have a car?

Private transportation from your Aqaba hotel to the boat is included in the package. The operator picks you up and returns you after the five-hour outing, so you don't need to arrange your own transport.