The 9 Best Snorkelling Trips in Aqaba

1.Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat

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

Spend at least four hours aboard Coral Garden’s 22-meter boat from Ayla Marina, with time for scuba or snorkelling in Aqaba’s Red Sea waters. First-timers receive close guidance from instructors such as Lance and Natalia, while non-divers can relax aboard. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to 30 people.

“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 $35

Snorkel Aqaba’s Red Sea reefs from the beach with Hammerhead Diving Center. You get equipment, safety guidance, an eco-system briefing, and time in the water at a leading local site such as the Japanese Garden. Meet at the center or request hotel pickup. Guides including Nebras may assist beginners.

“Hammerhead Dive Center has great guides and are great way to see the amazing dive sites in Aqaba, Jordan.”

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3.Red Sea Snorkeling Boat Trip with Buffet Lunch

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

Travel from the dive centre to Ayla Marina, then spend about two hours snorkeling at two Red Sea sites. You’ll have a guide, life vest, drinks, snacks, fruit, and a Jordanian buffet aboard a comfortable boat with toilets, showers, sun, and shade. Wind can affect access to shore-based snorkeling.

“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

Board a glass-bottom boat in Aqaba for coral viewing, the Tank, a sunken airplane, and Japanese Garden Reef. You also get two snorkeling stops, gear, towels, soft drinks, and day access to Berenice Beach Club. Shuttle service is available from Aqaba, with helpful staff such as Yara assisting with transport and timings.

“Great activity, definitely recommend!!! The snorkelling was absolutely amazing, coral in very good condition with lots of sea creatures. Guide leads you around and points out things of interest which was helpful rather than being self lead. Also have access to the beach club with heated pools for the whole day which is lovely. Towels included which was helpful. All staff throughout the day were friendly and helpful.”

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5.Boat Dive and Snorkeling Experience in Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $123

Spend about five hours on Aqaba’s Red Sea Bay with Hammerhead Diving Center. You’ll make two boat stops, complete one scuba session and one snorkel, see coral, fish, and wrecks, then eat an open buffet lunch aboard. Mahmoud is a named instructor, and equipment, drinks, and select hotel pickup are included.

“Did my first boat dive thru Mahmoud from Aqaba hammerhead dive center. Great instructor, friendly, ensures safety and ensures everything is being taken care of. Thank you for overcoming my fear to dive! Would definitely go back to him for the next dive”

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6.Private Snorkeling Experience in Aqaba Red Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $27Best value

At Aqaba’s South Beach, your private guide fits you with snorkeling gear, explains safe sea practice, and helps you walk in from shore. After a short practice, you explore Red Sea coral, fish, and possible underwater wreck sites while the team takes photos and videos for you. Transport is arranged separately.

“I have put my life in the hands of diving instructor Nawraz and he has proven to be professional, calm, and smart. His service and guidance are top-notch and well worth the price. My experience with him has been one of the best in my life! Read more”

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7.Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $51

Spend three hours snorkeling off Aqaba with equipment and hotel pickup included. You may see healthy coral, colorful fish, and the famous underwater plane and tank. Guides such as Mohammad, Mohammad Asad, and Rayan have earned strong praise for friendly service, though beginners should confirm how much in-water help is provided.

“If we could give more than 5 stars we would! Our tour guide, Mohammad Asad, was very welcoming & hospitable. The snorkeling was so fun and we saw so many colorful fish and coral up close. It was an amazing experience.”

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8.Shore Snorkeling – Two hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $45

Meet Aqaba Sharks Bay Divers in central Aqaba, then ride about 12 kilometers south to South Beach for roughly two hours in the water. A guide covers the basics, supplies mask, snorkel, and fins, and leads you among coral bommies, clownfish, angelfish, and other Red Sea fish. Bottled water is included; wetsuits cost extra.

“Being ancient ex scuba divers and having been fortunate enough to dive all over the world in fantastic locations in the days of live colourful coral and many tropical fish, we were perhaps expecting too much. The coral here is suffering from climate change as it is elseRead more”

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9.Snorkeling Activity in Aqaba with Lunch and Transportation (Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $55

Spend about four hours on a boat off Aqaba, snorkeling clear water around marine life and possible shipwreck, plane, or tank wreck sites. Pickup, equipment, towels, a local guide, photography, drinks, and an open buffet lunch with grilled food, salads, vegetables, pasta, and appetizers are included. Groups are limited to 15 people.

“A great trip with knowledgeable local guides! Really enjoyed the snorkelling, particularly the opportunity to swim around a peer. Food was excellent and we felt extremely welcome. Thank you!”

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