7 Aqaba Boat Trips Worth the Morning

1.Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $85Our pick

Join Coral Garden Diving Center in Aqaba for a four-hour Red Sea boat outing aboard a 22-meter luxury vessel. Snorkel, try scuba with instructors such as Lance or Natalia, or relax on deck. Pickup is offered, groups can reach 30 people, and first-timers receive close support.

“I had an awesome first experience of scuba diving with them. The staff as well as my instructor were extremely friendly. As a diving first-timer, I was totally looked after during the dive. It’s a breathtaking experience. Would love to come back and dive again!”

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2.Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 98 reviews · from $30Best value

Join Coral Vision Glass Boat at Ayla Marina Village for a shared Red Sea cruise with reef viewing, snorkeling, soft drinks, and coastal sights including Aqaba Castle, the Royal Palace, and Um Rash Rash. Guides such as Hamza and Ahmed assist with equipment and explain the marine life. The tour is listed for 5:00 pm and returns to the marina.

“Una delle esperienze più belle che abbiamo fatto,ragazzi super carini,organizzazione top,abbiamo fatto 3 ore anzi che due,ci siamo divertiti e bambini sono riusciti fare bagno sempre accompagnati da questi fantastici ragazzi,grazie mille di tutto”

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3.Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $150

Meet Aqaba Leaders at 9:00 a.m. for a roughly four-hour boat trip from Ayla, with one guided Red Sea scuba session, instruction for beginners, and underwater photos and video. Moussa and his team provide gear, wetsuits, lunch, drinks, snorkeling equipment, and a boat with shade, toilets, showers, oxygen, and first-aid supplies.

“We arranged the trip with Moussa and he was very accompanying for our large group. They provided snorkel gear, food and drinks, and we saw two beautiful sights! This is a must do tour in Aqaba for snorkeling or diving!”

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4.Red Sea Snorkeling Boat Trip with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Set out from Ayla Marina with Aqaba Sharks Bay Divers for a four-hour Red Sea boat trip. You’ll snorkel at two sites, look for coral, fish, turtles, and possibly summer dolphins or whale sharks, then eat a Jordanian buffet with fruit, snacks, tea, and coffee. The boat has toilets, showers, shade, and sun decks.

“We enjoyed a really wonderful trip. (Even though my husband got into a little difficulty in the water - the guide’s response was swift and efficient and we are very grateful for his response.) The boat was in good condition and plenty of good fresh food.”

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5.Glass Boat & Snorkeling with day use of Berenice Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend about two hours on Aqaba’s Red Sea with one hour of glass-bottom coral and wreck viewing, two snorkeling stops, soft drinks, towels, and gear. Your $35 also includes day access to Berenice Beach Club, with pools, loungers, beach areas, and bars. Shuttle service is available from Aqaba, and Yara can help with transport timing.

“Yara on Berenice Club very helpful. access to the Club for whole day is perfect.”

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6.Boat Dive 2 Guided Dives with Lunch Included wreck dive&reef dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $170

Spend about six hours on a boat from Aqaba, visiting a coral reef and wreck site with an instructor, full equipment, an underwater camera, buffet lunch, drinks, tea, coffee, and towels included. The calm conditions suit beginners and experienced scuba participants. Thaer Al-Bitar is the named contact from Hammerhead Diving Center.

“Had a great time with the team. Thanks for an amazing experience and for my first time scuba diving.”

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7.Petra One Day Tour From Aqaba / Aqaba Port ( Cruise Ship)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews

Travel from Aqaba or the cruise port to Petra in a private, air-conditioned car for up to four people. Your English-speaking driver provides Wi-Fi and bottled water, then lets you explore Petra independently for three to four hours before returning to Aqaba. Plan for eight to ten hours in all.

“Friendly and informative Really enjoyed the trip. First-class service collected us at our hotel in Aqaba and took us up to Petra and back again. Bonus stop on the way there with a phenomenal view over Jordan.”

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