המסעדה התת-ימית The underwater restaurant - Aqaba

Honestly, The Underwater Restaurant isn’t going to win any awards for sheer size, but we love its quirky charm. It’s an old restaurant structure sunk intentionally at just 11 metres, making it perfect for newer divers or anyone who fancies a long, easy explore. We’ve spent many a no-decompression minute poking around its various rooms, imagining what it must have been like with tables and chairs. The main draw here is the light. Because it’s so shallow, sunlight streams through the window frames and open doorways, illuminating the resident cardinalfish and often a few lionfish lurking in the shadows. Look closely at the ceiling beams and you'll spot nudibranchs, often some vibrant orange ones. Our favourite bit is swimming through the main dining area; the soft corals have started to really take hold, painting the walls in purples and yellows. It’s a gentle, relaxing dive that feels a bit like exploring a submerged art installation. It’s also fantastic for photographers, especially early morning when the light is at its best and there are fewer divers around.

Location
Aqaba, Jordan, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
29.549100, 34.954800
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
11m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: محمية العقبة البحرية

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Aqaba

Nearest Dive Centres to המסעדה התת-ימית The underwater restaurant

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for המסעדה התת-ימית The underwater restaurant

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