Learn to scuba dive on the Red Sea at Berenice Beach Club in Aqaba. This PADI Open Water course combines classroom sessions, pool drills, and four open-water training dives with experienced instructors.
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The morning sun slides across the Red Sea and the shallow reef ahead seems to breathe—currents nudging warm water over coral ledges as instructors check gear. At Berenice Beach Club, the training pool gives way to sheltered bays where the first open-water breaths happen: slow, deliberate, surprising.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days (up to 72 hours)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness and basic swimming ability; comfortable in open water for 20–40 minutes per dive.
Wildlife
History
Aqaba’s coast has been a maritime crossroads since antiquity; the Gulf of Aqaba sits along the Dead Sea Transform fault that created deep, clear waters favorable to coral growth.
Conservation
Parts of the Red Sea near Aqaba are managed as marine parks; divers should follow no-touch policies and operators often participate in reef cleanup and monitoring programs.
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Practice equalization
Swallow or gently blow to equalize your ears frequently during descent to avoid discomfort and abortive dives.
Bring a fitted mask
Even if equipment is provided, a well-fitting mask reduces water leaks and makes learning easier during confined-water sessions.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the reef—choose mineral-based, biodegradable sunscreen and reapply after surface intervals.
Hydrate and rest
Diving dehydrates; drink water before each day and avoid heavy alcohol the night before in order to reduce risk of decompression issues.
Mask & snorkel
A personal, well-fitting mask makes confined-water skills and surface swims more comfortable.
summer
Rash guard or shorty wetsuit
Light protection from sun and minor abrasions; helps maintain warmth during surface intervals.
spring
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and reduces chemical impact on coral reefs in shallow training sites.
summer
Towel and change of clothes
Quick-dry towel and warm layer for after dives and cooler evenings on the pier.