For those who’ve been following my weblog for a bit then you know the way a lot I really like scuba diving. I take any probability I can get to go on a dive and discover the world from underwater. Throughout a latest journey to Jordan, I went for yet one more dive with Deep Blue Dive Center.
I’d say that it was in all probability the greatest dive staff of anyplace I’ve ever dived (and that’s saying quite a bit)!
Mohammed and the guys at Deep Blue are unbelievable and tremendous enjoyable to be round and so they make you actually snug—even in case you are attempting diving for the first time! You may guide a one on one and they’re tremendous delicate to individuals which might be nervous.
We work with Deep Blue as our dive accomplice for our TBA Escapes Jordan excursions and now we have completed over 10 discovery dives with them in addition to dives for licensed divers. The staff is simply actually that tremendous and their boat is great.
So whether or not you’re touring solo or reserving with a gaggle there are alternatives for everybody!
Aqaba – from the TBA Escapes Jordan “Historic Wonders Tour”
The place to Keep
For those who determine to guide a dive, you may keep in Aqaba. There are fairly a number of choices for lodging. Deep Blue is positioned at Tala Bay Resort in South Seaside, Aqaba so when you choose to remain close by, I extremely suggest wanting in that space.
For those who don’t thoughts being additional away, I like to recommend the Kempinski Lodge Aqaba, my favourite property in all of Jordan. It’s lovely, proper on the water, has straightforward seashore entry, and may be very effectively run. Administration and the service are top-notch.
What to Anticipate
Deep Blue Dive Center is a PADI 5-star dive middle which I at all times suggest when on the lookout for totally different dive retailers to dive at.
As soon as onboard, a full day of diving with Deep Blue contains lunch (the place they normally grill). The chef is wonderful and the meals is scrumptious.
For those who can, I’d suggest reserving boat dives slightly than shore dives, regardless that shore dives can be found. You save plenty of vitality and time by reserving boat dives and get a bit further enjoyable time out at sea due to it!
As for the diving, there are some actually cool wreck dives in Aqaba. One factor to notice is that you just received’t see dolphins from the Red Sea in Jordan as that’s solely in Israel. Rumor has it that nets are set as much as stop them from leaving, Nevertheless, you’ll nonetheless be capable of see hawksbill turtles, lionfish, blue-spotted rays, and extra!
High Dive Websites
There are such a lot of dive websites alongside the coast, however the Tank and the Wreck are two of the most iconic. The new Sunken Airplane is on its approach to turning into a high location, too. Altogether, there are about 20-25 totally different spots alongside the coast, providing you with loads of choices to select from.
The Tank
The Tank, one in every of Aqaba’s most well-known dive websites. Sunk by the Jordanian Royal Ecological Diving Society in 1999, it solely lies 6m under the floor. It’s dwelling to lionfish, scorpionfish, and eels, and is the excellent dive spot for newbie and superior divers alike!
The Wreck
The Wreck aka Cedar Pine is the wreck of a Lebanese freighter that sunk in 1985. By the request of King Abdullah II, it turned used as a synthetic reef. The 74m lengthy boat lies on its facet 28m under the water’s floor and is dwelling to all kinds of marine life.
The Sunken Airplane
The Sunken Airplane, a C-130 generally known as Hercules, was sunk in 2017 to create yet one more synthetic reef. Sitting close by the Tank, it solely lies 18m underwater and is well accessible to all divers. For those who’re an skilled diver, you may dive all through the aircraft as the doorways have been eliminated.
Underwater Navy Museum
Lately, the first underwater navy museum was created in Aqaba. It consists of 19 fascinating battle relics together with tanks, an ambulance, a navy crane, a troop provider, a fight helicopter, and extra. Depths of the objects vary anyplace from 11m to 28m, permitting you to get pleasure from the website in a number of alternative ways.
There are additionally loads of different dive websites on the coast. This contains Energy Station, First-Bay North and South, Eel Backyard, Rainbow Reef, and New Canyon (simply to call a number of!).
For those who’re trying to get your PADI certification, you are able to do so when you’re out!
Enjoyable Reality: The King of Jordan, King Abdullah II is a grasp diver and has advocated for lots of coral restoration and has requested that synthetic reefs are created. This makes Aqaba one in every of the greatest locations in the world to dive!
Total
For those who’re trying to go diving in Jordan, Aqaba is a must-visit spot. I extremely suggest Deep Blue Dive Center!
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And don’t overlook to take a look at my 10-Day Itinerary for Jordan!