Aqaba Red Sea: Private Snorkeling & Shipwreck Sites

Shipwrecks & Tank Wrecks Underwater: Aqaba's Red Sea in One Morning

You arrive at South Beach, get fitted with professional snorkeling gear, and practice in the shallows with your private guide until you're ready. Then you swim out to explore shipwrecks, plane wrecks, and tank wrecks scattered across the Red Sea floor, with your guide pointing out marine life and shooting photos the whole time. You leave with bottled water and digital copies of the day's footage.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Aqaba's wrecks with a guide who stays with you the whole time and handles the camera — it removes the logistics of finding a boat operator and the guesswork of where to go in the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private snorkeling at Aqaba South Beach

• Drive or meet at South Beach
• Receive professional snorkeling equipment
• Attend equipment and safety briefing
• Walk from shore into the sea
• Practice snorkeling under supervision
• Explore the Red Sea marine life
• Photos and videos taken during activity

The Experience

The water is right there. You arrive at South Beach in Aqaba, and the Red Sea spreads out in front of you — clear enough that you can see down before you even get in. Your private guide meets you with the snorkeling gear, walks you through how everything works, and then you're in the shallows for a few minutes, getting used to breathing through the tube and moving in the water. It's calmer than you expect. After that, you push out to where the real stuff is: shipwrecks, plane wrecks, tank wrecks scattered across the seafloor, and fish that have no reason to be afraid of you.

The wrecks are the thing that sets Aqaba apart from other Red Sea snorkeling spots. You're not just drifting over coral and hoping to see something interesting — you're swimming down to actual structures, rusted metal frames and hulls that have been underwater long enough that they've become part of the reef itself. Your guide stays with you the whole time, pointing out where the life is densest, making sure you're comfortable, and shooting photos and video on an underwater camera so you have proof of what you saw. The marine life here is genuinely diverse: schools of fish moving in unison, rays on the bottom, sometimes bigger things passing through. It's not a crowded tour boat experience — it's just you, your guide, and the water.

The logistics are straightforward. You either drive to South Beach yourself (transportation isn't included in the package), or your guide meets you there if that's easier. The whole thing is built around your comfort level — you practice in shallow water until you're ready, and then you go deeper. Bottled water is there when you come out. The photos and videos get handed over afterward, so you're not relying on memory or your phone's waterproof case. If you've snorkeled before, this moves faster. If you haven't, your guide doesn't rush you.

Top questions

Do I need snorkeling experience to do this?

No. Your guide gives you a briefing on the equipment and technique, then supervises you in shallow water until you feel confident before going deeper.

Is transportation to South Beach included?

No. You either drive yourself or arrange pickup separately. Your guide meets you at the beach.

What wrecks will I see?

The Red Sea near Aqaba has shipwrecks, plane wrecks, and tank wrecks. Which ones you visit depends on conditions and your guide's assessment on the day.

How long does the snorkeling last?

The itinerary doesn't specify a fixed duration. Plan for a half-day experience, including the briefing, practice time, and water time.

Will I get photos of the dive?

Yes. Your guide shoots photos and video underwater and provides them to you afterward.

Is this safe for beginners?

Yes, for most people. The guide supervises you in shallow water first. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or if you're pregnant.

What's included in the price?

Snorkeling equipment, private guide, bottled water, all fees and taxes, and photos and videos from the session.

Can I bring my own snorkeling gear?

The itinerary specifies professional equipment is provided. Check with the operator if you want to use your own.

What’s included

Your experience includes use of all snorkeling equipment, a private guide for the duration, bottled water, all fees and taxes, and underwater photos and videos shot by your guide and provided to you afterward.