Itinerary
Here you can see the programme for the tour.
Arrive at Amman airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Aqaba. The journey takes approximately 3½ hours. After arrival, you have the rest of the day to explore the city.
On the first day, you can visit the Cedar Pride dive site. This legendary underwater treasure is home to the sunken Lebanese cargo ship "Cedar Pride," which was sunk in 1985 as an artificial reef and attracts divers with its fascinating structure and abundance of marine life. As you swim around the ship's rusted hull, you may be lucky enough to see swordfish, moray eels, colourful corals and an abundance of tropical fish, making this site a true paradise for underwater photographers.
Note: Exactly which dive sites you experience on the trip will vary from trip to trip, but all five days of diving will be at various of Jordan's best dive spots. If you have any specific requests for the dive sites, please let us know and if possible we will fit them into the programme.
On the second day, you can head to the Japanese Garden dive site, named after its abundance of coral that resembles a lush Japanese garden. Ideal for beginners, this site is filled with calm waters and abundant wildlife. Expect to see sunfish, scorpionfish, colourful sea anemones and maybe even a curious sea turtle gliding gracefully by.
Note: Exactly which dive sites you experience on the trip will vary from trip to trip, but all five days of diving will be at various of Jordan's best dive spots. If you have any specific requests for the dive sites, please let us know and if possible we will fit them into the programme.
Diving on the third day takes you to the Black Rock dive site, where you will discover a wonderful mix of coral and volcanic rock that forms a unique habitat for a wide range of underwater species. Here you may encounter large schools of small fish and if you're lucky, you might spot a reef shark slowly crossing the depths.
Note: Exactly which dive sites you experience on the trip will vary from trip to trip, but all five days of diving will be at various of Jordan's best dive spots. If you have any specific requests for the dive sites, please let us know and if possible we will fit them into the programme.
The fourth day takes you to the Power Station dive site, famous for its lush and colourful marine life. This area is also rich in opportunities for macro photography as it is home to various small creatures such as ghost pipefish, pigmy seahorses and different types of nudibranchs.
Note: Exactly which dive sites you experience on the trip will vary from trip to trip, but all five days of diving will be at various of Jordan's best dive spots. If you have any specific requests for the dive sites, please let us know and if possible we will fit them into the programme.
On the fifth day, you can dive at The Tank dive site, named after an old tank that was sunk as part of an artificial reef. This unique backdrop adds an extra dimension to your diving experience as you swim around the tank's cannons and turrets, which are now covered in colourful coral.
Note: Exactly which dive sites you experience on the trip will vary from trip to trip, but all five days of diving will be at various of Jordan's best dive spots. If you have any specific requests for the dive sites, please let us know and if possible we will fit them into the programme.
Today you have the freedom to create your own programme and enjoy all that this charming city has to offer. Aqaba is not only a paradise for divers, but also a destination that offers an abundance of relaxing and enriching experiences.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, where you can savour authentic Jordanian dishes and fresh fruits. Once energised, take a relaxing stroll along Aqaba's beautiful seafront promenade. Listen to the waves caressing the shore and feel the gentle breeze from the Red Sea that brings a refreshing sense of calm.
To understand Aqaba's rich history and culture, visit some of the city's historical sights. Aqaba Fort, also known as Aqaba Citadel, is a must-see. This ancient fort, dating back to the 16th century, offers stunning views of the city and the sea. Walk around the fort and let your imagination take you back in time when Aqaba was an important trading post for caravans crossing the desert.
As lunch approaches, savour a delicious seafood dish at one of the local restaurants on the waterfront. Aqaba is known for its fresh seafood and you can indulge in delicious dishes prepared with local ingredients and traditional recipes.
After lunch, visit some of the colourful bazaars and markets scattered around the city. Here you can find everything from traditional crafts and textiles to spices and souvenirs. Stroll through the lively streets and interact with the friendly local traders who are always happy to welcome visitors.
As evening approaches, end your day of rest with a beautiful sunset view. Head to one of the beach bars or take a stroll along the beach to admire the enchanting spectacle as the sun slowly sinks into the horizon, colouring the sky in shades of red and orange.
With Aqaba's many options, a rest day here is a great opportunity to recharge body and soul before heading home tomorrow.
You'll be driven back to Amman airport in time to catch your flight back home or onwards to the rest of the world. If you have time, we can arrange for the car to drive past the Dead Sea, where you'll have the opportunity to swim.
Double Tree by Hilton
On this journey you will stay at the 5-star hotel Double Tree by Hilton. Read more about the hotel via this link.
When booking the trip, you can choose to upgrade the hotels to either Mövenpick Aqaba***** or Al Manara***** in standard rooms.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
The price includes
- 7 nights in Hotel Double Tree by Hilton***** in standard room
- Daily breakfast
- 10 guided boat-dives (2 dives pr. day for 5 days)
- 5 days on the dive-boat (incl. BBQ-lunch and soft drinks)
- All diving equipment
- Transportation to/from the marina on dive-days
- Transportation to/from the airport
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- PADI Open Water Course
- PADI Advanced Open Water Course
- Night Dive
- Flights to/from Amman
- Tips
- Administration fee 20,- Euro
Practical information
Here you can get answers to various questions about the trip
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
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The flights to/from Amman or Aqaba are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
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Here you can see a list of some of the many excellent dives you can experience in Aqaba, Jordan.
Cedar Pride
Wreck dive with or without penetration. This wreck is large (more than 80 metres from bow to stern) and there's something for everyone. You can have an experience without going deeper than 18 metres and you can see the entire wreck without going deeper than 26 metres. The wreck lies on its side and is incredibly well preserved and decorated with coral. It is possible to swim under the wreck as it lies on two coral reefs that form a small "valley" that you can dive through at about 26 metres. It is also possible to penetrate the wreck and at one point you can head into an air pocket inside the wreck at 22 metres, this dive is one of the most popular. As a "little" bonus, there is a great chance of encountering the large Napoleon wrasse that inhabits the wreck. It is very photogenic and not particularly shy.
Tarmac 5
A bark wreck where Tec divers can enjoy themselves at about 50 metres. This wreck is located in connection with Cedar Pride.
The Tank / The Tank
A tank that was emptied of harmful/hazardous substances and submerged at a depth of about 6 metres, where it now stands and decorates with a gun turret, corals and a nice population of colourful fish that live around it. The tank is visited in conjunction with either Oliver's Canyon or 7 Sisters.
7 Sisters
A fantastic nature dive, with colourful corals and seven large gorgonians (that's the 7 sisters). The area has a rich aquamarine life with lots of rays, moray eels and anemones with their anemone fish, as well as the possibility of seeing seahorses.
Oliver's Canyon
An incredibly beautiful reef dive where you dive through a valley with colourful coral slopes on either side and rich fish life.
Japanese Garden
A very large reef area with colourful corals and even a new reef in the works. The Jordanians have moved corals from an area that was to be used as a harbour to this area and planted them here, giving you the opportunity to see a coral reef in its infancy.
There's a good chance of seeing a rather large sea turtle in the Japanese Garden. It apparently lives by one of the gorgonians and isn't particularly shy as long as you give it room to swim away when it's tired.
Japanese Garden is a great place for macro life and nudibranchs. A dive where you need to take it very slow and easy to get the full experience. The area is large and diverse enough for many dives. You can choose several different routes through the garden and one of the routes goes to the edge of the reef and down to about 36 metres - on this trip Manta Rays have been seen.
Eel Garden and Eel Canyon
Two different dive sites, with garden eels as the common denominator. It's incredibly fascinating to see these eels tailing out of their holes in large numbers, both dives also have seahorses on the programme if you're lucky.
Gorgon 1 and Gorgon 2
Two different sites. On both dives you can see large gorgonians and enjoy the abundance of life around them, there is an amazing amount of Lionfish in these areas, as well as all the other fish that belong on a real coral reef in the red sea.
Cable Reef
An area with four large coral reefs populated with lots of colourful corals and associated wildlife. The fourth reef has large cables that are becoming overgrown with coral and it's an amazing experience to swim between the cables.
First Bay North
A unique area with a huge coral reef ranging from 2 metres to deeper than 40 metres. Here there are plenty of opportunities to dive on coral walls and explore the incredible variety of coral types that the red sea has to offer.
Power Station
A true world-class deep dive. The dive develops in plateaus that get deeper and deeper. You can pretty much continue down as far as you are certified and want to go.
It is possible to get a diving licence on this trip. In this case, please note that the included dives will be cancelled and replaced by a 3-5 day PADI Open Water course. You opt for a diving licence when you book the trip. The diving course is taken on board the boat, so it's no problem that some people take the diving certificate while others dive. You will still be travelling on the same dive trips.
Please note that if you choose the PADI Open Water Course or Advanced Open Water Course, the trip does not cost extra, but it is necessary to purchase a PADI E-learning course and do the theory from home. This costs around 200 euro and can be purchased on the PADI website.
In order to take the diving licence, you must have completed this document. The rule is that if you can answer no to everything on page 1, you do not need to see a doctor. If you can answer yes to something, then you need to see a doctor and the doctor needs to complete and sign page 2.
On this trip you will stay at the 5-star hotel Double Tree by Hilton. Find out more about the hotel via this link.
When booking your trip, you can choose to upgrade the hotels to either Mövenpick Aqaba***** or Al Manara***** in standard rooms.
Breakfast is included every day. Lunch is served on the boat during the diving trips and is included in the price of the trip. Lunch is not included on Day 7. Dinner is not included in the price, but Aqaba is full of fine dining options.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
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