Five shore dives, two days and a PADI Advanced Open Water certification—Aqaba’s warm Red Sea reefs offer clear visibility and practical training close to shore. Learn navigation, deep diving and three additional adventure specialties with full equipment and local instruction.
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Salt on your lips, a ribbon of reef sliding away from the shoreline: shore diving in Aqaba starts with the simple act of walking into warm, clear water and ends with five open-water dives that expand what you thought possible underwater.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Moderate cardiovascular fitness and comfort swimming in open water; able to carry and don equipment repeatedly.
Wildlife
History
Aqaba’s coast has been a strategic Red Sea port for millennia; its reefs and wrecks reflect centuries of maritime trade and naval activity.
Conservation
The area is part of national marine protection efforts—divers are asked to follow no-touch policies, use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid anchoring on coral.
Reserve your spot on the Shore PADI SCUBA Advanced Open Water Course today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a personal mask and snorkel
Rental gear is included, but a well-fitting mask reduces fogging and improves confidence during navigation drills.
Equalize early and often
Descending on deep dives requires controlled equalization to avoid ear pain—start before discomfort appears and ascend if you can’t equalize.
Use reef-safe sunscreen and a rash guard
Sun is strong in Aqaba; cover up topside and choose mineral sunscreen to protect reefs.
Log dives and review navigation notes
Keep a short dive log between dives to track depth, air use and landmarks—the course emphasizes repeatable skills.
Personal dive mask & snorkel
Improves comfort and visibility for navigation drills and helps avoid rental fit issues.
Dive computer
Tracks depth and no-decompression time consistently across multiple dives.
Wetsuit (3–5mm) or 1-piece suit
Water can be cool at depth in spring; a suit offers thermal protection and minor abrasion resistance.
spring
Boots and fins you know
Sturdy fins and boots speed shore entries and make repeated entries more efficient.