Yellowstone Reef
Best time to dive
January to December; October to November; September to October
What you might see
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Only the shallow yellow pinnacle area; most of the site is deep scuba terrain.
Safety notes
Deep recreational profile shading into technical depths - easy to over-run limits; urchins on shore entry. Keep tec and recreational routes clearly separate.
Permits & fees
Sites lie within Aqaba Marine Park / Aqaba Marine Reserve (ASEZA). A marine-park/reserve fee (usually per-diver or per-dive) typically applies and is normally collected through the dive center. Confirm current amount before booking.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Aqaba
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.