Diving in Jordan
Jordan offers diverse diving conditions, shaped by local geography, water type, and site accessibility. Our database currently contains 17 dive locations across Jordan. This allows divers to evaluate locations before planning trips.
Divers typically explore Jordan's Red Sea coast by boat, as shore diving is not a prominent activity. Access to the country is primarily through Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, though King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba offers a more direct route for those focused on the Red Sea.
The diving experience is concentrated along Jordan’s southernmost tip, particularly within the Aqaba Marine Park. This area, bathed by the Red Sea's tropical waters, offers encounters with various marine life, from smaller nudibranchs to larger animals like eagle rays and even whale sharks.
Dive Map of Jordan
For divers planning a trip to Jordan, a map of the dive regions would primarily highlight the area around Aqaba. This southernmost tip of Jordan is where the country's limited but notable diving activity is concentrated.
Such a map would focus on the Red Sea coastline and the specific boundaries of the Aqaba Marine Park, which encompasses most of the documented dive locations.
Dive Sites to Explore
View all 17 sitesDiving activity in this country is not extensively documented at a national level, with most available information focused on specific locations rather than broad regional patterns. Dive site information is concentrated around the Aqaba Marine Park, where the majority of underwater exploration takes place.
Detailed descriptions of individual dive sites are limited, but the area is known for its Red Sea environment.
Best Time to Dive in Jordan
Available dive information is concentrated around a limited number of documented locations rather than being widely distributed. Details regarding the best time to dive, including specific seasonality, air temperatures, visibility, or currents, are not extensively documented at a national level.
Monthly Sea Temperatures
Seasonal shifts in sea temperature are not widely detailed for Jordan's diving areas. Information on water temperatures is limited, making it difficult to outline specific changes throughout the year.
Aqaba
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Max | 23° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° |
| Avg | 21° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° |
| Min | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 21° |
Dive Conditions
Specific details on dive conditions, such as typical visibility levels or the presence and strength of currents, are not extensively documented for Jordan. Information regarding conditions relevant to diver skill requirements is not broadly available.
Marine Life Highlights
Most Mentioned Species
Marine life in Jordan varies across dive locations, with different species appearing depending on environment and conditions. The species highlighted here are the most frequently associated with dive sites in our data, offering a realistic overview of what divers are most likely to encounter.
Divers in Jordan have the opportunity to encounter a range of signature species, including the impressive whale sharks. Other notable sightings include graceful eagle rays and hawksbill turtles.
The Red Sea environment near Aqaba also hosts lively, healthy corals. Smaller, intricate creatures like pygmy slug nudibranchs and feather tail stingrays add to the diversity, offering a mix of both large and small animals.
Regions for Diving
Diving in Jordan is almost exclusively centered around the city of Aqaba, located at the country’s southernmost tip on the Red Sea. This area encompasses the Aqaba Marine Park, which is the primary focus for underwater exploration.
While Jordan's coastline is relatively short, Aqaba serves as the main hub for accessing the documented dive sites. Available information on specific dive sites, visibility, seasonality, or water temperatures is predominantly linked to this single region.
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Safety & Diving Considerations
Specific information regarding diving safety infrastructure, such as hyperbaric chambers or emergency response protocols, is not widely documented for Jordan. General safety practices for boat diving, which is the predominant method of accessing sites, should always be followed.
Divers typically access the country via Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, or the more direct King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba for those focused on Red Sea diving.
Dive Centers in Jordan
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Where is the main diving area in Jordan?
The primary diving area in Jordan is concentrated around Aqaba, located at the country’s southernmost tip on the Red Sea, within the Aqaba Marine Park.
What types of marine life can divers see in Jordan?
Divers in Jordan can encounter a variety of marine life, including whale sharks, eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, feather tail stingrays, and various nudibranchs. The area also features lively and healthy coral formations.
How do divers typically access dive sites in Jordan?
Diving in Jordan is predominantly conducted from boats, as shore diving is not a common practice. Dive operations usually run day trips to the sites.