Aqaba Scuba Diving: Our 4 Best

1.Private Red Sea Diving for Beginner or Experienced

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 230 reviews · 2 hours · from $50Our pick

You’ll enter the Red Sea from Aqaba’s beach with a certified English-speaking instructor, not from a boat. The two-hour session includes safety training, equipment, a 35 to 45 minute underwater swim, and edited photos and videos. Guides such as Asmar, Omar, Musa, and Mo are praised for calm, patient instruction, especially with first-time swimmers and scuba users.

“I couldn't have wished for a better first diving experience! Captain Mo was a great instructor and a great listener, I 100% recommend him!”

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2.Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $85Top rated

Spend at least four hours aboard Coral Garden Diving Center’s 22-meter boat along Aqaba’s Red Sea coast. You can scuba or snorkel with instructors including Lance and Natalia, or simply relax onboard. The trip suits first-timers and experienced participants, with pickup available and space for up to 30 people.

“I had an awesome first experience of scuba diving with them. The staff as well as my instructor were extremely friendly. As a diving first-timer, I was totally looked after during the dive. It’s a breathtaking experience. Would love to come back and dive again!”

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3.Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $150

Meet Aqaba Leaders at 9:00 am for a four-hour boat outing from Ayla. You’ll receive scuba gear, a wetsuit, instruction, lunch, drinks, snorkeling equipment, and high-resolution underwater photos and video. Certified scuba users and beginners can join, with extra supervision available for first-timers.

“Wow it was fantastic we were totally amazed . Had a great time. The weather was fab the boat was pristine the food was fab . Location perfect snorkelling wonderful .”

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4.2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $45Best value

Meet your private guide in Aqaba or at South Beach for a two-hour shore-based scuba session. You’ll receive equipment, a safety briefing, practice in shallow water, then walk farther into the Red Sea to see coral, fish, and wreck sites. Photos and videos are provided afterward. Transport is not included.

“We are first time Diving, We feel so safe with the highly skilled professional. They have been very patient with us and guide us through a very enjoyable experience.”

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