Advance your scuba skills in the Gulf of Aqaba with a PADI Advanced Open Water course that combines deep and navigation training with three specialty dives. Two days of boat launches and guided open-water practice unlock new local sites and shorelines.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Wet air and a horizon of red-brown cliffs set the scene as divers step off the boat into the Gulf of Aqaba. Cool water presses at your mask; the reef drops away in columns of coral that have grown along a rift where the Arabian Plate meets the Sinai uplift. Instructors guide students through deeper descents and precise navigation, the current nudging but rarely forcing your route.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness — comfortable swimming and the ability to carry gear and perform basic safety procedures required.
Wildlife
History
Aqaba has served as a strategic Red Sea port for millennia; its reefs have long supported local fishing and, more recently, recreational diving economies.
Conservation
Reef health is sensitive to careless contact and sunscreen chemicals; choose reef-friendly products, follow no-touch rules, and support operators that practice responsible anchoring.
Reserve your spot on the PADI Advanced Open Water Course Aqaba Jordan today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Pre-course eLearning
Complete any eLearning modules before arrival to maximize in-water practice time with your instructor.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Use mineral-based, reef-safe sunscreen to protect coral and comply with many local dive center policies.
Equalize early and often
During deep dives descend slowly and equalize frequently to avoid ear and sinus issues beyond 18 meters.
Log your dives
Record navigation legs and depths after each dive to reinforce skills and track progress toward certification.
Mask, snorkel, fins
Personal fit improves comfort and performance during navigation and specialty dives.
Compass / bottom timer
Essential for navigation exercises and precise course work at depth.
Exposure suit (3mm–7mm)
Water temps vary seasonally; a suit keeps you comfortable during multiple dives each day.
summer
Dive computer
Tracks depth and nitrogen exposure for safe planning across multiple dives.