What a Aqaba dive trip actually costs

Aqaba Governorate, Jordan · whole-trip pricing · 7 nights
The honest all-in number
$1,150 – $4,850

Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $1,550. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.

💰 Cost breakdown (per person)

Round-trip flightvaries by home airport — we watch fares from yours~$450
Hotel × 7 nights~$91/night typical · $34–$564/night range$238–$3,948
Diving (3 days, 2-tank)checked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$390
Gearchecked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$70
Realistic all-in
$1,150 – $4,8507 nights, per person

🐠 Best time to go

Prime months: Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec.

Peak visibility up to 100ft; warm 73–79°F water, calm mild currents

🤿 The diving

Shore and boat access to 20+ sites in Aqaba Marine Park, including the Cedar Pride shipwreck, Japanese Garden reef, and the Power Station coral slope; all skill levels; 70–82°F water, visibility 65ft+.

Also known for: Mansaf — Jordan's national dish of slow-cooked mutton, rice, pine nuts, and jameed yogurt sauce

⭐ Top-rated dive shops

Red Coral Dive Center - Diving Aqaba★★★★★ (2700)
Coral Garden Diving Center★★★★★ (1300)
Nemo Dive Center★★★★★ (704)
Aqaba Shark Dive Centre★★★★★ (389)

🥾 When you're not diving

Wadi Rum Desert Excursion — Explore red sandstone canyons and Bedouin camps just an hour from Aqaba.

Petra Day Trip — Visit the ancient Nabataean rock-cut city, about two hours north of Aqaba.

Aqaba Fort — Ottoman-era castle in the city center with exhibits on regional history.

Aqaba Bird Observatory — Watch migratory birds along the Gulf of Aqaba shoreline wetlands.

Red Sea Corniche Walk — Stroll the waterfront promenade lined with cafes, parks, and sea views.

🔔 How to get it for less

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Estimates from StokedFare's live price data; actual costs vary by dates, choices, and availability — always confirm at booking. StokedFare is not a travel agency. · Home · All costs · Deals caught