"Underwater life in Aqaba" Aqaba Things to Do Tip by shaficsrajmd

Visiting Jordan is never complete unless you visit aqaba. And visiting Aqaba is never complete without one form of underwater exploration!!

There are several options-

You can use the glass boat, which is a rather a primitive fishing boat with a glass window in its floor. The problem is that the field of vision is narrow, colors are disturbed, and the marine life is not all too vivid where these boats operate. You can see sunken tanks from the israili-arab war in 1949!! This option is for those who do not swim, and who get motion sickness. Always have backup medications for motion sickness.
You can also use the "submarine". This is really a regular boat but with underwater compartment ebing alltogether transparent. This provides better vision, and usually the trips are longer. It is more expensive, and the chance of getting motion sickness is higher.

A better option is snorkelling! Snorkelling for the first timer is a whole advernture, and not free of trouble. Waves can get through the breathing tube all the way to your throat. Don't panic. Just, 'spit out' your tube and ascend to the surface and breathe! Another problem is the corals. As beautiful as the are, they are solid and sharp; don't get too near as waves can push you onto them and you might end up with many scratches all over yourbody. When this happens, chances are that sea water will get into your throat as well!! Once you get used to it, you can swim in between the larger corals and explore marine life closely.

Having said so, snorkelling is a lifetime adventure. Fixh is magnificent and multicolored. Just like those on National geographic! And the corals look great. If you have a marine camera, you can take the best shots of your life.Unforetunately I didnot. Snorkeling is a must do.

The fourth option is, of course, scuba diving. I did not try it, but surely will. You can get an international diving certificate over a four day course for only 255JD!!!

Address: Rocal Diving club, South Beach, Aqab, Jordan.
Directions: Take a taxi from downtown aqaba to royal diving center. One-way trip 4-6 JD. You can also have the taxi pick you up later.