Discover Scuba Diving in Aqaba: Try breathing underwater

Breathe underwater without the certification commitment

Discover Scuba Diving in Aqaba is a PADI introductory class for divers aged 10 and up with no prior experience required. You learn basic theory on land, practice breathing and essential skills in shallow water, then dive to see what's below. The whole experience takes about six hours and includes all equipment, lunch, bottled water and tea or coffee. A live guide speaks English, French or Russian, and hotel pickup is included.

The experience

The program starts on land with theory and equipment setup, then moves into shallow water where you'll practice breathing through the regulator and learn the core skills you need to stay safe and comfortable below the surface. Once you've got the basics down, you make an actual dive to experience what scuba is really like. No certification card comes out of it (this is a taster, not a course), but you'll know whether you want to pursue the full qualification.

The whole day runs about six hours from start to finish. You get all the gear (tank, wetsuit, weights, mask, fins, BCD), bottled water throughout, lunch and hot drinks. A guide leads the session in English, French or Russian. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the dive site.

You need to be at least 10 years old and in reasonable physical health. The activity isn't recommended for people with spinal injuries or serious cardiovascular conditions. No diving experience is necessary. The program is built for people trying it for the first time.

What’s included

• All scuba equipment including tank, wetsuit, weights and BCD.
• lunch.
• bottled water.
• tea and coffee.
• hotel pickup.
• instruction from a live guide in English, French or Russian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 69 years) · Child (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, French and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sea Breeze Dive Club

Is this one for you?Choose this if you speak English, French or Russian and want to try diving without committing to a full certification course. The six-hour timeframe fits a single day on vacation, and the guided instruction means you're not learning solo.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 15 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

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 do I actually learn in the shallow water part?

You practice breathing through the regulator, learn how to control your buoyancy, clear water from your mask if it floods, and get comfortable moving underwater. These skills take about an hour in shallow water before you move to the actual dive.

Do I need to be fit or athletic to do this?

The program is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You need to be in reasonable health, but you don't need to be athletic or have any prior diving experience.

What's included in the six hours?

All scuba equipment, lunch, bottled water, and tea or coffee are included. Hotel pickup is also part of the package, so you don't arrange separate transport.