Snorkeling in Aqaba: Glass-Bottom Boat Private Cruise

You see the sunken ship from inside the boat before you ever get wet.

A private glass-bottom boat cruise in Aqaba lets you watch coral, schools of fish and a sunken ship underwater without leaving your seat, then switch to snorkeling gear and swim in the Red Sea. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, and inflatable gear is available for less confident swimmers. Tours run 2 to 5 hours depending on the option you choose.

Step-by-step itinerary

Glass-bottom boat tour and snorkeling

• Board glass-bottom boat in Aqaba
• View coral and fish underwater
• See sunken ship through boat bottom
• Use snorkeling gear to swim
• Swim with inflatable equipment if needed

The experience

The glass-bottom hull is the draw here. You sit inside the boat and look down through the transparent floor at the reef below: coral formations, schools of fish moving together, and the wreck of a ship on the seabed. No gear needed for this part, no swimming required. It's the snorkeling without the commitment, and it's what makes this different from jumping straight into the water.

Once you've seen enough from inside, the boat stops and you get in the water with snorkeling gear. The same reef you watched from above is now around you. Inflatable equipment is there if you're not a strong swimmer or you want extra flotation. Bottled water is on board for all cruises. On the 3-, 4- and 5-hour options, you also get a changing room, shower and towels so you're not dripping for the rest of the day.

You pick the length that fits your schedule (2, 3, 4 or 5 hours), and the boat is yours alone. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and several other languages. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear on all cruises.
• bottled water.
• changing room, shower and towels on the 3-, 4- and 5-hour options.
• inflatable flotation equipment for less experienced swimmers.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and additional languages.

Options for this experience

4 options

2 Hours CruiseGuide in 7 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00VIP service at the 5-star level. Duration: 2 hours. Each guest receives a bottle of water.

3 Hours CruiseGuide in 7 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00VIP service at the 5-star level. Duration: 3 hours. Each guest receives a bottle of water.

4 Hours CruiseGuide in 7 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00VIP service at the 5-star level. Duration: 4 hours. Each guest receives a bottle of water.

5 Hours CruiseGuide in 7 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00VIP service at the 5-star level. Duration: 5 hours. Each guest receives a bottle of water.

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 day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

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AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (6 to 9 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Russian

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Book the 2-hour option to view the reef and wreck through the glass floor only, or choose 3+ hours if you want to enter the water with snorkeling gear and use the shower and changing facilities.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 9 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What exactly is visible through the glass bottom of the boat?

Coral formations, schools of fish, and a sunken ship on the seabed are all visible from inside the boat as you cruise over the reef.

Do I have to snorkel, or can I just watch from the boat?

You can stay inside the boat the entire time and watch through the glass floor. Snorkeling in the water is optional: the boat stops to let you swim if you want to, but it's not required.

What's included if I book a 3-hour or longer cruise?

Snorkeling gear, bottled water, a changing room, shower and towels come with the 3-, 4- and 5-hour options. The 2-hour cruise includes water and snorkeling gear but not the changing facilities.

Is there equipment for people who aren't confident swimmers?

Inflatable gear is available on board for swimmers who want extra flotation or who are less experienced in the water.

How many people can book this cruise?

This is a private boat, so it's just your group. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with young children.