Scuba Diving in Aqaba: Red Sea Wrecks & Marine Life

Shipwrecks, plane wrecks, tank wrecks, and the fish that live among them

A 2-hour private scuba dive in Aqaba where you descend from South Beach into the Red Sea with a guide, full equipment and instruction. The dive includes a briefing on the shore, supervised practice in shallow water until you're confident, then a descent to see wrecks and marine life; photos and videos are shot during the dive and provided afterward. You arrange your own transport to South Beach or the operator meets you there.

The Experience

Two hours is enough to get in the water, practice, and reach the wrecks without eating the whole day. You meet your private guide at South Beach (or arrange pickup in advance), get fitted with SCUBA equipment, and receive a briefing on how to use it and conduct yourself underwater. The guide walks you from the shore into the sea, stays with you while you practice in shallow water until you feel ready, then leads you deeper to the wrecks and the marine life around them.

Aqaba's dive sites are built on wrecks — shipwrecks, plane wrecks, tank wrecks — and the fish and coral that have claimed them. Your guide shoots photos and videos throughout the dive and sends them to you afterward, so you have a record of what you saw without managing a camera yourself. The Red Sea here is cold enough that a wetsuit matters, but the visibility and the density of life make the depth worth it.

Transport to South Beach is your choice: you can drive yourself and meet the guide there, or arrange a pickup in advance. Bottled water is provided. The dive is led in English or Arabic, and the guide stays with you the entire time.

What’s included

• Full SCUBA equipment and snorkelling gear.
• private guide in English or Arabic.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• photos and videos shot during the dive and provided afterward.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Aqaba Sea Horse Dive Center

Is this one for you?Two hours leaves room for the rest of your day in Aqaba — long enough to reach the wrecks and see what lives there, short enough to fit around other plans. Choose this if you want to dive without committing a full afternoon, or if you're testing the water before booking a longer dive elsewhere.

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Top questions

What kind of wrecks will I see when I dive in Aqaba?

Aqaba's dive sites feature shipwrecks, plane wrecks, and tank wrecks, all colonized by fish and coral. Your guide leads you to these sites and stays with you throughout the dive.

Do I need to know how to scuba dive before I book?

No prior experience is required. Your guide gives you a full briefing on the shore, then supervises you in shallow water until you feel confident before descending deeper to the wrecks.

How do I get to South Beach where the dive starts?

You can drive yourself and meet the guide at South Beach, or arrange a private pickup in advance — whichever you choose when you book.

Will I get photos or video from the dive?

Yes. Your guide shoots photos and videos during the dive and provides them to you afterward, so you have a record without managing a camera underwater.

What's included in the price?

The dive includes all SCUBA equipment, a private guide, bottled water, all fees and taxes, and snorkelling equipment if you want it. You pay separately for transport to South Beach unless you arrange a pickup.