AHLA - Aqaba

AHLA in Aqaba is one of the more established outfits on the Red Sea's northern tip, and they've built a solid reputation as a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort. If you're looking to take your diving further, from Open Water all the way through to instructor level, they’ve got the full roster of courses covered. We’ve found their instructors to be knowledgeable and patient, especially with newer divers navigating the calm Aqaba conditions. It’s a reliable choice for consistent service and access to those iconic sites like the Cedar Pride wreck, usually with pretty manageable currents.

Location
Aqaba, Jordan, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
29.549190, 34.953980
Website
https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/israel/ahla/
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:25564]
Address
Eilat, Israel

Dive Sites Near AHLA

AHLA provides access to 15 dive sites in Aqaba.

Other Dive Centres in Aqaba

Best Time to Dive in Aqaba

The warmest water temperatures in Aqaba 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

Home to 70 recorded species including 40 reef fish, 15 hard corals, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 clams & mussels, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Aqaba

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