Scuba Diving in Aqaba: Beginner Coral Reef Dives

Breathe underwater at the coral reef and explore Aqaba's marine life from your first dive.

Scuba diving in Aqaba with Arab Divers, a PADI 5-Star Dive Resort, offers beginner-friendly shore dives to 12 meters in the Red Sea. After a 15-minute introduction to equipment and basic technique, you descend under permanent instructor supervision to sites like Rainbow Reef and Japanese Garden. The dive lasts roughly half an hour depending on your air consumption, and all SCUBA gear is provided and fitted by certified professionals.

The experience

You arrive at the dive center on South Beach, register, and get fitted with your SCUBA equipment by a certified PADI instructor. The introduction covers basic knowledge and how to use the gear (about 15 minutes in English, German or Arabic), then you're ready to enter the water. The dive sites are only a few minutes' drive from the center, all accessible from the shore.

Once in the Red Sea, you descend to a maximum depth of 12 meters under the instructor's permanent supervision. You'll start in shallow water learning to breathe underwater, then explore the coral reef at named sites: Rainbow Reef, Japanese Garden, Seven Sisters, or the Tank. The underwater time runs roughly half an hour, though it depends on how much air you use. Afterward, you return to the dive center or stay on the beach, your choice.

The whole experience takes about two hours from arrival to finish. Arab Divers operates as a PADI 5-Star Dive Resort with maintained equipment, no hidden fees, and small groups to avoid crowds. Free parking, showers and changing rooms are on-site. You don't need prior diving experience. The only requirement is comfort in water and moderate physical fitness. Safety follows PADI international standards, and you must wait at least 18 hours after diving before flying.

What’s included

• Use of SCUBA equipment fitted by certified professionals.
• professional supervision by a PADI-certified instructor.
• all fees and taxes.
• free parking, showers, and changing rooms on-site.

Options for this experience

2 options

Perfect for first-timersGuide in English, German or Arabic · No fixed timeLasts 2 hours in total, covering a briefing, gear setup, shallow practice, and a 30-minute guided dive from shore.

Private Introductory Scuba Dive – Aqaba Coral ReefsGuide in English, German or Arabic · No fixed time

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Arab Divers

Is this one for you?Book this dive if you're new to scuba and want a controlled first experience in shallow water with an instructor always present, or if you're already certified and prefer small groups and no crowds. The flexible departure times (09:00, 11:30, or 14:00) let you fit the dive into the rest of your day in Aqaba.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Arabic.

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 depth will I dive to on my first scuba dive in Aqaba?

The maximum depth is 12 meters. You start in shallow water to learn breathing technique, then explore the coral reef at that depth under constant instructor supervision.

Do I need diving experience or certification to book this?

No prior experience is required for the introductory dive. You receive a 15-minute introduction to the equipment and basic technique before entering the water, and a certified PADI instructor stays with you throughout.

What are the dive sites like in Aqaba?

The sites (Rainbow Reef, Japanese Garden, Seven Sisters, and the Tank) are coral reef locations accessible from the shore, only a few minutes' drive from the dive center. All are suitable for beginners under supervision.

What times can I dive, and how long does the whole activity take?

Flexible dive times are available at 09:00, 11:30, and 14:00. The full experience, including registration, gear fitting, the introduction, the dive itself, and return, takes about two hours.

Is all the diving equipment provided?

Yes. All SCUBA gear is included and fitted by certified professionals. The equipment is maintained to PADI standards, and you bring only your sense of adventure.