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Board a short boat ride from Aqaba and descend to the Cedar Pride wreck and nearby coral gardens. This private dive includes equipment and pickup, offering access to protected reefs, wrecks, and clear Red Sea waters for a focused half-day adventure.
Board a short boat ride from Aqaba and descend to the Cedar Pride wreck and nearby coral gardens. This private dive includes equipment and pickup, offering access to protected reefs, wrecks, and clear Red Sea waters for a focused half-day adventure.
The boat slips away from Aqaba’s pier and the city’s heat drops behind you; the Red Sea opens as a sheet of hard, bright blue and the engine’s rhythm becomes the trip’s metronome.
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Operated by Hammerhead Diving Center Aqaba · Aqaba, Aqaba Governorate
The boat slips away from Aqaba’s pier and the city’s heat drops behind you; the Red Sea opens as a sheet of hard, bright blue and the engine’s rhythm becomes the trip’s metronome.
Below the surface the Cedar Pride lies at about 26 m, its bones shelved with coral and populated by curious fish that dare you closer. Around it, slopes and drop-offs give way to Japanese Gardens and Seven Sisters reefs — coral gardens that challenge divers to look longer and move slower as schools of fusiliers and parrotfish wheel past.
Aqaba’s coastline mixes modern port history with older maritime routes; many wrecks here are recent, military or commercial, making the sites both ecologically rich and historically readable. Geologically the Red Sea is a young rift basin; currents and nutrient flows produce reefs that respond quickly to season and protection.
Local dive operators run short, focused trips — this private dive includes transport and equipment, and most sites lie inside Aqaba Marine Park, where reef rules and reef-safe sun protection matter.
Practical guidance: plan for roughly three hours from pickup to return, expect boat entries and a max wreck depth around 26 m, and confirm your certification level before booking. Bring a reef-safe sunscreen, an insulated layer for post-dive breeze, and a dive computer to track bottom time. Hydrate well and follow your guide’s brief on buoyancy and reef distance: the ecosystem is fragile and the best dive is a careful one.
moderate.
3 hours.
Suitable for people in reasonably good health who can manage boat transfers, surface swims, and controlled underwater movement.
Yes — most wreck and open-water dives require an Open Water certification; beginners should ask about supervised try-dives or guided intro options.
The Cedar Pride rests at a maximum depth around 26 meters, suitable for advanced open water profiles when guided appropriately.
Use of standard scuba equipment is included with this activity; if you prefer personal gear bring it and confirm fittings with the operator.
You can cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours before departure; bad weather may also trigger cancellations and refunds.
Many Aqaba wrecks are recent 20th-century losses like the 1985 Cedar Pride; Aqaba itself is Jordan’s only seaport and has long been a crossroads of Red Sea trade.
Most dive sites fall inside Aqaba Marine Park; operators emphasize reef-safe sunscreens and careful buoyancy to reduce coral damage.
Hammerhead Diving Center Aqaba operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips away from Aqaba’s pier and the city’s heat drops behind you; the Red Sea opens as a sheet of hard, bright blue and the engine’s rhythm becomes the trip’s metronome.
The boat slips away from Aqaba’s pier and the city’s heat drops behind you; the Red Sea opens as a sheet of hard, bright blue and the engine’s rhythm becomes the trip’s metronome.
Below the surface the Cedar Pride lies at about 26 m, its bones shelved with coral and populated by curious fish that dare you closer. Around it, slopes and drop-offs give way to Japanese Gardens and Seven Sisters reefs — coral gardens that challenge divers to look longer and move slower as schools of fusiliers and parrotfish wheel past.
Aqaba’s coastline mixes modern port history with older maritime routes; many wrecks here are recent, military or commercial, making the sites both ecologically rich and historically readable. Geologically the Red Sea is a young rift basin; currents and nutrient flows produce reefs that respond quickly to season and protection.
Local dive operators run short, focused trips — this private dive includes transport and equipment, and most sites lie inside Aqaba Marine Park, where reef rules and reef-safe sun protection matter.
Practical guidance: plan for roughly three hours from pickup to return, expect boat entries and a max wreck depth around 26 m, and confirm your certification level before booking. Bring a reef-safe sunscreen, an insulated layer for post-dive breeze, and a dive computer to track bottom time. Hydrate well and follow your guide’s brief on buoyancy and reef distance: the ecosystem is fragile and the best dive is a careful one.