Snorkelling in Aqaba

Snorkelling the Red Sea reefs in Aqaba: the best spots, when to go and gear advice.

You need no diving certificate to enjoy Aqaba's reefs — excellent snorkelling starts right from popular beaches and boat trips reach the richer offshore sites. Expect colourful reef fish, corals and occasional turtles.

Early mornings bring the clearest water. Water shoes help on entry. Travellers who hire car & driver in Jordan can squeeze a snorkel morning around Petra visits, and full package tours to Jordan often end with a day on the Aqaba reefs.

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