Wade in from South Beach and descend into the Gulf of Aqaba for two guided shore dives: coral gardens, rubble slopes, and the chance to explore sites up to 40 m deep. Perfect for certified divers seeking efficient, equipment-included dives with local guidance.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The sea opens like a door at South Beach in Aqaba — glassy surface, a faint hum of the town behind you, and the reef below that seems to wait with patient motion. On a shore-certified day trip you walk in from sand or a shallow entry, let the water take your weight, and descend into coral gardens where the Gulf of Aqaba’s currents tease plankton toward curious fish.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: comfortable walking, short swims, and the ability to carry/secure gear. Not suitable for those with significant mobility limits.
Wildlife
History
Aqaba sits at the northern tip of the Red Sea and has long been a maritime crossroads; its reefs have developed along steep tectonic margins carved by the Gulf of Aqaba.
Conservation
Local operators emphasize low-impact diving and reef protection; practice neutral buoyancy, avoid touching coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce damage.
Reserve your spot on the Shore Certified Diving - Two Dives today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your certification and logbook
Operators require proof of certification; have your physical or digital card and recent logged dives available at check-in.
Use a dive computer and plan conservatively
Deep sites can reach 40 m—monitor nitrogen exposure closely and follow guide-led profiles and safety stops.
Choose reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before arrival to protect corals and marine life; reapply on the surface conservatively.
Secure shore entry footwear
Rubber reef shoes or booties speed the walk from car to water and protect feet on rocky entries commonly used at South Beach.
Certification card & logbook
Required for check-in and to match the dive plan to your experience level.
Personal dive computer
Tracks depth and no-decompression limits more accurately than group tables.
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Increases visibility during ascent and on-surface intervals in busy water or current.
Reef-safe sunscreen & lip balm
Protects skin from sun during surface intervals without harming coral.
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