Cedar Pride
Protected Area
محمية العقبة البحرية
Why dive here
With 67+ marine species recorded in the area - including spinner dolphins and lionfish - Cedar Pride offers some of Aqaba's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 20-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Cedar Pride is one of those wrecks that just gets better every time we visit. Sunk deliberately back in 1985, this cargo ship now lies split in two, making for some dramatic swim-throughs and interesting angles as you explore. We love finning along the main deck, watching schools of crescent grunters drift past, or poking into the cargo holds where the light filters down, revealing starflower coral clinging to the steel. What makes it a standout for us is how completely the marine life has embraced it. Lionfish always seem to be lurking in the shadows, and you’ll spot Arabian blennies peeking out from every crevice. We’d suggest focusing on the mid-section where the ship broke – it’s a brilliant spot for macro, with tiny nudibranchs and small giant clams tucked into the nooks. Currents here are usually gentle, making it a relaxed dive for anyone comfortable with wrecks.
Typical Cedar Pride Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Cedar Pride
Dive shops near Cedar Pride
Aqaba Leaders Dive Center
Arab Divers
JORDAN FROGMAN
Merving Aquaventure
AHLA
Murjan Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cedar Pride
Cedar Pride Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cedar Pride, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.18°C
81°F
Current Speed
5 cm/s
Direction: SW (216.9°)
Salinity
39.19 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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