Sindbad Dive Club - Aqaba Marine Park
The team at Sindbad Dive Club are the real deal if you’re heading to Aqaba. We’ve found them to be reliably friendly, the kind of crew who remember your name and ask about your last dive. They operate out of the heart of Aqaba Marine Park, which we love because it means less travel time to some of our favourite sites like the Cedar Pride wreck, and more time underwater. What really sets Sindbad apart for us is their focus on PADI IDC courses. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge into becoming an instructor, this is a solid choice. They’ve got the structure, the experienced course directors, and the ideal local conditions for training – think consistent visibility and generally calm conditions, perfect for practising skills. We’ve always appreciated their commitment to proper training, not just churning out certifications. For divers looking for that next step in their dive career, or just a really well-run dive operation for fun dives in Aqaba, Sindbad is high on our list.
- Location
- Aqaba Marine Park, Jordan, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 29.434444, 34.973610
- Phone
- +962 7 9610 1629
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.sindbadjo.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:24447]
- Address
- Berenice Beach Club, Sindbad Marine Transportation, Aqaba 77110, Jordan
Dive Sites Near Sindbad Dive Club
Sindbad Dive Club provides access to 15 dive sites in Aqaba Marine Park.
- Abdallah Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Aquarium House Reef (reef)
- Black Rock
- Blue Coral (reef)
- Cazar reef (reef)
- CEDAR PRIDE - 27m (wreck)
- Cedar Pride Shipwreck (wreck)
- Eel Canyon
- First Bay - 5-15m (reef)
- First Bay North - 20m (reef)
- Gorgon 1
- Gorgone II III
- Gorgone One
- Japaneese garden - 5-20m (reef)
- Japanese Gardens Coral Reefs (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Aqaba Marine Park
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.
Notable Marine Life
- Marbled Spinefoot (Siganus rivulatus) - Reef Fish
- Lesser valley coral (Platygyra lamellina) - Hard Corals
- Fluorescence grass coral (Galaxea fascicularis) - Hard Corals
- Red lionfish (Pterois miles) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora eurystoma) - Hard Corals
- Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
- Grey Dolphin (Grampus griseus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Rock Cod (Epinephelus fasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Snakefish (Trachinocephalus myops) - Reef Fish
- Starflower coral (Astreopora myriophthalma) - Hard Corals
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