Aqaba: Red Sea Private Dive Tour & Underwater Photos

Summary

Red Sea diving in Aqaba with photos and expert guides

You’ll suit up with friendly local guides in Aqaba for a private Red Sea dive tailored to your experience level—whether you’re brand new or logging more dives. Expect expert guidance, flexible dive sites, vivid underwater life, and digital photos included so you can relive those salty grins later.

What’s the experience like?

I’d never actually seen the Red Sea up close before this — not really. We met our guide, Sami, at the Aqaba dive center (it’s right by the water, can’t miss it), and he handed me a wetsuit that was still a little damp from the last group. I kind of liked that. It felt real. While we suited up, Sami joked about how my mask would “make me look like a fish” in all the photos. He wasn’t wrong.

The briefing was quick but careful — I’d done some diving before but nothing like this. The sea here is a different blue, almost electric under the sun. You could smell salt and something faintly metallic, maybe from the old wrecks nearby? Anyway, once we were under, everything slowed down. There was this moment where a school of tiny silver fish darted past my face and I nearly forgot to breathe properly (Sami caught my eye and did this calm-down gesture — apparently I’m not subtle). The coral looked almost painted on. At one point I reached out without thinking just to feel the texture of the water between my fingers.

We didn’t go super deep — maybe 10 meters or so since I’m not certified for more — but it was enough. The light filtered down in ribbons and you could hear your own bubbles echoing back up. Sami had this waterproof camera strapped to his wrist; he snapped a photo when I tried to wave at a passing lionfish (probably shouldn’t have done that). Coming back up felt weirdly emotional. I kept glancing back at the surface, wishing we could stay longer.

Back on shore, they showed us some of the photos right away — me grinning through my mask like an idiot. My hair was full of salt and I couldn’t stop smiling. That feeling stuck with me all afternoon while we packed up our gear and said goodbye to Sami (who insisted next time I try saying “shukran” instead of just “thanks”). So yeah… if you’re even half-curious about diving in Aqaba, don’t overthink it too much.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private diving experience in Aqaba

• Prepare diving gear and suit
• Receive diving training
• Dive for 35 to 45 minutes
• Explore Red Sea coral reefs
• Document underwater moments with photos and videos

Top questions

How long does the private diving experience in Aqaba last?

The total duration is around 2 hours including preparation, training, and 35-45 minutes underwater.

Is equipment included in the Red Sea dive tour?

Yes, all SCUBA gear and snorkeling equipment are provided as part of your booking.

Are there different dive sites for beginners and certified divers?

Yes, beginners can go to sites with max depth 9m; certified divers can reach depths up to 25m.

Will someone take underwater photos during my dive?

Yes, digital underwater photos and videos are included using high-resolution cameras.

Is this private diving tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Are English-speaking guides available?

Yes, English language speakers will guide you throughout your experience.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; you meet at the dive center near the water in Aqaba.

Can people with health conditions join this diving tour?

This tour is not recommended for travelers with certain health issues such as heart or lung conditions; check details before booking.

What’s included

Your day includes use of all SCUBA and snorkeling equipment, professional English-speaking guides who handle training and safety briefings tailored to your skill level, digital underwater photos and videos captured during your dive session, plus coverage of all fees and taxes so you can just focus on exploring beneath the surface.