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Cedar pride shipwreck

One of Jordan’s most well-known and celebrated dives is the Cedar Pride shipwreck in Aqaba.
The ship, a former Lebanese cargo, was severely damaged in a fire in 1982. Following King Abdullah’s request, the ill-fated ship was intentionally sunk around 200 meters offshore as an artificial reef for divers.

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Site name Cedar pride ship wreck
Location  South beach of Aqaba https://goo.gl/maps/osRQ44MJVY72WCu87
Depth Initial 10 meters /  bottom 26 meters
Visibility 10 – 30 meters
Current  Medium
Difficulty level  Intermediate to advanced
Marine life  Crow’s nest, soft corals, the hull, mushroom ventilation shafts, unfamiliar barracuda, table corals, pipefish, Acropora
Dive site highlight Ship wreck
Access & facilities From shore or by boat
Permit requirements  Diver licenses required

Tank (M42 Duster)

Divers will enjoy this dive, whether in training or as colorful
 break from more difficult dive locations.
The Tank and Seven Sisters diving sites are both 
accessible from the beach and by boat . The site is especially suggested for those who are ready 
to take the initial step 
and begin their underwater journey.

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Site name Tank (M42 Duster )
Location  South beach of Aqaba https://goo.gl/maps/osRQ44MJVY72WCu87
Depth Initial 6 meters / bottom 8 meters
Visibility 20-40 meters
Current  low
Difficulty level  Beginner
Marine life  Turret, Driver Seats, Engine Room, Detached Door, Tracks , small fish , soft corals.
Dive site highlight Tank wreck
Access & facilities From shore or by boat
Permit requirements  Diver licenses NOT required

Hercules plane C-130

Hercules is a magnificent sight that is nearly always visible from the surface. The great visibility of the Red Sea allows the descent onto the wreck, and the site is subject to just the slightest of currents. The inside of the airplane, as well as its outside aspect, is utterly delightful. Entering the wreck is simple and safe.

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Site name Lockheed C-130 Hercules plane 
Location  South beach of Aqaba https://goo.gl/maps/osRQ44MJVY72WCu87
Depth Initial 12 meters / bottom 17 meters
Visibility 10-30 meters
Current  low
Difficulty level  Beginner to advanced
Marine life  Driver Seats, Engine Room, Detached Door, Tracks , small fish , soft corals. moray eels, shrimps.
Dive site highlight Aircraft wreck
Access & facilities From shore or by boat
Permit requirements  Diver licenses NOT required

Underwater Military Museum

If you enjoy history and diving, this new dive site in Aqaba could be the spot for you. Military museums are not uncommon, but Aqaba has created something unique , maybe the most strange of them all: an undersea military force museum. The war machines were submerged at depths ranging from 15 to 30 meters, 28 meters in length, stationed among the coral reefs to simulate a tactical combat formation, resulting in an interesting undersea trip, fascinating divers and snorkelers can explore more of the dive site and have a one-of-a-kind experience

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Site name Underwater Military Museum
Location  South beach of Aqaba https://goo.gl/maps/osRQ44MJVY72WCu87
Depth Initial 15 meters / bottom 30 meters
Visibility 20-30 meters
Current  low to medium
Difficulty level  Intermediate to advanced
Marine life   Small fish , soft corals. moray eels, shrimps.
Dive site highlight 21 military objects
Access & facilities From shore or by boat
Permit requirements  Diver licenses required

Tristar wreck

 Diving the TriStar is a lot of fun, with the cockpit at 15 meters, making it accessible to open water divers, and the tail dropping to 30 meters. Inside the plane, divers can view the whole interior, including the seats, as well as all of the instruments in the cockpit. Divers can also descend into the cargo hold and swim through the main central engine vent.
*Only accessible by boat.

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Site name Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
Location  South beach of Aqaba https://goo.gl/maps/osRQ44MJVY72WCu87
Depth Initial 15 meters / bottom 28 meters
Visibility 20-30 meters
Current  low to medium
Difficulty level  Intermediate to advanced
Marine life   Small fish , soft corals. moray eels, shrimps.
Dive site highlight Cockpit, t, Cabins, Galleys, Cargo Hold, Central Engine Vent.
Access & facilities By boat only.
Permit requirements  Diver licenses required
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