
Aqaba Diving Sites In Jordan
Explore the underwater world along the Jordanian coastline between Israel and Saudi Arabia, and discover the top Aqaba diving sites. Spanning 17 miles, Aqaba diving sites are all located within the Red Sea Marine Park, which preserves these artificial reefs, supporting a wide range of marine life. With a total of 20 Aqaba diving sites to choose from, when planning a Jordan scuba diving trip, choosing between these incredible diving sites can be challenging, especially if you’re pressed for time. From rainbow coral reefs where you can see plankton, whale sharks and manta rays, to sunken aircraft and military vehicles just waiting to be explored, take a look at each Aqaba diving site below. Find out what to expect at each location and plan a memorable and thrilling Jordan scuba diving experience.
Lockheed L1011 Tristar


Lockheed
L-1011 TriStar
Location: 29°28.328’N 34°58.458’E
Accessibility: Boat Length: 54m Wingspan: 47m Exterior Height: 16.8m Depth: 15 - 28 meters Visibility: 20-30m Currents: Low
Level: Beginner
Attractions: Cockpit, Cabins, Galleys, Cargo Hold, Central Engine Vent.
Sunken Aircraft - Jordan Scuba Diving
Take a step back in time and visit Lockheed L-1011 Tristar, Aqaba diving site. This former commercial aircraft was deliberately sunk in order to create a unique artificial reef. This has got to be one of the most iconic Aqaba diving sites to visit and is located just a few meters from the shoreline, adjacent to the Aqaba Container Terminal. The wreck sits on a sandy slope on the seabed and offers experienced divers the chance to enter the underwater cockpit at 15 meters down. The tail of the aircraft is much deeper and drops to 30 meters.
At this top Jordan scuba diving site, you’ll be able to glide through the aisle of the aircraft, which is still intact with the passenger seats. Ideal for underwater photography, this is what really makes diving in Jordan elite. It attracts divers on an international scale whilst providing a healthy habitat for fish and other marine life to thrive.

Hercules C-130

Hercules C-130
Location: 29°25.110’ N 34°58.298’ E
Length: 30m Wingspan: 40m Height: 11m
Accessibility: Boat or shore (150m from the beach)
Depth: 17m Visibility: 20 - 40m Currents: Low Level: Beginner

Dive Into History With Aqaba Diving Sites
The beauty of Jordan scuba diving trips is that Aqaba provides an underwater museum for those who appreciate marine life and history. The former Royal Jordanian Air Force Lockheed C1-30 Hercules is an unmissable diving location and provides a breathtaking experience for divers of all levels.
Military museums are what makes Aqaba one of the most popular diving sites in the world, with aircraft, helicopters and even tanks fully submerged. The museum objects are decommissioned vehicles donated by the Royal Jordanian Army and include a U.K.-built Chieftain main battle tank (known as Khalid Shir in Jordan) with a 120-millimetre tank gun, and an unarmed FV104 Samaritan tracked military ambulance.
The war machines were sunk at depths ranging from 15 to 28 meters and stationed along the coral reefs in the shape of a tactical battle formation, creating an exciting underwater adventure and enticing divers and snorkelers to explore more of the dive site and have a one-of-a-kind experience. The most important piece of the collection: a Royal Jordanian Air Force AH-1F Cobra attack helicopter, was built by Bell Helicopter in the U.S.
The Aqaba diving site has an easy shore entry with a gently sloping sandy area. After passing through this narrow sandy stripe and heading from the only live Porites coral pinnacle at 5 meters, you will arrive at a dense seagrass bed with a mix of Halophila stipulacea and Halodule uninervis species.