Private Scuba Diving in Aqaba: Red Sea with Personal Guide

Beginners learn the core skills in shallow water before their first reef dive; certified divers pick any site and explore freely.

Private scuba diving in Aqaba's Red Sea with a professional guide, full equipment, and underwater photos and videos included. Beginners receive in-water training in shallow depths before their first dive; certified divers choose their own site and explore independently. The dive lasts around two hours and departs from the shore, with guides speaking English or Arabic.

The Experience

Two hours in the water means you move straight into the dive without a long boat ride. The Red Sea off Aqaba stays warm and clear year-round, so the visibility holds steady whether you're a first-timer or someone with dozens of dives logged. You start from the shore, which cuts out the seasickness risk and the wait—you're geared up and descending within minutes of arriving.

If you're new to diving, your private instructor walks you through the core skills and hand signals on land, then takes you into shallow water to practice until you feel solid underwater. Once you're comfortable, you make your actual dive and see the coral reefs and shipwrecks—including the Cider Pride wreck, a real draw for divers in Aqaba. If you're certified, you get a personal guide and the freedom to pick whichever dive site catches your eye; the guide stays with you but lets you set the pace and the route.

All gear is provided and current, so you're not renting equipment that's been beaten up by a hundred previous divers. A photographer documents the dive underwater, and you get the photos and videos afterward—the kind of thing most divers end up paying extra for elsewhere, or wishing they had. The guide speaks English or Arabic, so the briefing and the hand signals stay clear.

What’s included

• Use of all scuba equipment.
• professional private guide.
• underwater photos and videos.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Aqaba Pro Divers

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Arabic, so the briefing and hand signals stay clear no matter which language you follow best. If you're new to diving, the shallow-water training means you build confidence before the real dive; if you're certified, you pick the site and dive at your own pace.

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Top questions

What's the difference between a beginner dive and a certified diver dive in Aqaba?

Beginners receive in-water training in shallow water to learn the core skills and hand signals before descending to see the reefs and wrecks. Certified divers skip the training and dive straight to any site they choose, with a guide accompanying them to explore at their own pace.

Do I need to bring my own scuba gear, or is it included?

All scuba equipment is included and up-to-date. You don't need to bring or rent your own gear.

What can I expect to see underwater in Aqaba?

The Red Sea around Aqaba holds coral reefs and shipwrecks, including the Cider Pride wreck. The water stays clear year-round, so visibility is consistent whether you dive in summer or winter.

How long does the dive actually last in the water?

The dive runs around two hours total, starting from the shore. That includes gearing up, the descent, and the time spent exploring underwater.

Will I get photos or videos from my dive?

Yes. A photographer documents your dive underwater, and you receive the photos and videos afterward as part of the package.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English or Arabic, so the briefing and underwater communication stay clear regardless of which language you need.