C-130 Hercules Wreck

Best time to dive

January to December; October to May; June to September

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - depth (12m+) puts most of wreck below comfortable snorkel range, though shallow superstructure may be visible from surface in clear conditions

Safety notes

Confined-space/penetration risk inside fuselage for untrained divers, disorientation in cargo hold, site was damaged/fractured by a freak storm in March 2020 (conditions may vary by section), potential boat traffic near entry

Permits & fees

Standard Jordan dive tag/marine park fee applies (charged via local dive centers); no special additional permit reported

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Aqaba