Diving in Aqaba Marine Park

Explore 25 dive sites in Aqaba Marine Park, Jordan. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Aqaba Marine Park

The warmest water temperatures in Aqaba Marine Park occur in August, averaging 27.2°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 20.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 21.9°C
  • February: 20.9°C
  • March: 20.5°C
  • April: 20.9°C
  • May: 22.7°C
  • June: 24.5°C
  • July: 25.8°C
  • August: 27.2°C
  • September: 26.7°C
  • October: 25.5°C
  • November: 24.5°C
  • December: 23.2°C

Marine Life in Aqaba Marine Park

Home to 64 recorded species including 31 reef fish, 16 hard corals, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 clams & mussels, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 seagrass & algae.

Dive Site Difficulty in Aqaba Marine Park

Aqaba Marine Park has 2 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Aqaba Marine Park

Based on average water temperature of 23.7°C, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 24°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Aqaba Marine Park

  • محمية العقبة البحرية - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Aqaba Marine Park - Nearest Airports

  • King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), Aqaba - 21 km away, approx 38 min travel time
  • Ramon International Airport (ETM), Eilat - 34 km away, approx 52 min travel time
  • Neom Bay Airport (NUM), Sharma - 170 km away, approx 200 min travel time

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