Snorkelling in Aqaba: The 4 Best Trips Out

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.Snorkeling Trip with pick up ( beach)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $35Best value

Meet at Hammerhead Dive Center in Aqaba or request pickup from your hotel. Your guide supplies snorkeling gear, takes you by car to a Red Sea beach, and explains the reef and marine life. The Japanese Garden is one possible site. Tea or coffee follows, with private groups and help for all skill levels.

“The staff were amazing. Super friendly and attentive. We did the shore excursion. Saw a tank and airplane.”

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3.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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4.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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