Colorful coral reef with vibrant marine life in an underwater ecosystem.
Jordan · Aqaba

Eel Canyons

Best time to dive

January to December; October to November; September to October

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - garden-eel flats are best appreciated on scuba; shallow coral heads are viewable from the surface.

Safety notes

Maze-like topography - easy to lose orientation; note the oil-drum marker. Deeper ends run toward the Al Shorouk wreck approach.

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.

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