Snorkeling in Aqaba: Shipwrecks, lunch and a guide

Swim among shipwrecks and tank ruins in Aqaba

Snorkeling in Aqaba is a 4-hour boat activity where you enter the water to see marine life, shipwrecks, a plane wreck and a tank wreck. Lunch, snorkeling equipment, drinks and a guide in English are included, with hotel pickup arranged. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

The experience

The boat leaves with snorkeling equipment already on board: mask, fins and wetsuit provided. You'll spend the time in the water around Aqaba's wrecks: a shipwreck, a plane and a tank sit on the seabed, and the guide points out the marine life moving through them. Photography happens in the water, so you can take pictures with the wrecks themselves. The activity runs 4 to 5 hours total, which includes the boat ride out, the snorkeling time and the return.

Lunch is grilled on the boat: fresh BBQ, appetizers, salads, vegetables and pasta come out while you're drying off. Hot and cold soft drinks run throughout the day. Towels are provided, and the guide stays with the group in English. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport to the dock.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, wetsuit).
• lunch with grilled BBQ, appetizers, salads, vegetables and pasta.
• hot and cold soft drinks.
• towels.
• a guide in English.
• hotel pickup.
• photography in the water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

AgesAdult (40 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 79 years) · Youth (15 to 39 years) · Child (5 to 14 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 15 · max 2 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hammerhead Diving Center Aqaba

Is this one for you?The boat sits low and entry to the water is straightforward, so no swimming skill is required: the guide stays with you at the wrecks. The 4- to 5-hour span includes lunch and the boat ride, so the actual snorkeling time is broken into manageable stretches, making it suited to families with young children and anyone new to the activity.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 39 years); Child (5 to 14 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wrecks will I see when snorkeling in Aqaba?

The snorkeling site includes a shipwreck, a plane wreck and a tank wreck on the seabed, all visible from the boat and accessible while you're in the water with the guide.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided: mask, fins and wetsuit come on the boat, so you arrive with nothing but a swimsuit.

How long is the snorkeling activity in Aqaba?

The activity runs 4 to 5 hours total, from pickup through the boat ride, snorkeling time and return to your hotel.

What's included in the lunch on the boat?

Lunch is grilled fresh on board and includes BBQ, appetizers, salads, vegetables and pasta, plus hot and cold soft drinks throughout the day.