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Find quick answers about scuba diving in Aqaba, PADI courses, snorkeling, boat trips, bookings, equipment, transportation, dive requirements, and planning your Red Sea adventure.
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Choose a topic below to find the information you need before your Red Sea diving experience.
Booking & Prices
How to book, payment information, availability, packages, prices, and group requests.
View Help →Beginner Diving
What first-time divers need to know before trying scuba diving in Aqaba.
View Help →Daily Diving
Certification, equipment, dive sites, refresher dives, guided dives, and daily programs.
View Help →PADI Courses
Choosing a course, training requirements, certification, and course planning.
View Help →Boat Trips
Diving, snorkeling, lunch, departure times, private charters, and boat-day information.
View Help →Snorkeling
Snorkeling equipment, family trips, shore activities, and boat snorkeling options.
View Help →Diving Equipment
Equipment rental, tanks, wetsuits, dive computers, Nitrox, and personal gear.
View Help →Travel & Pickup
Hotel transportation, what to bring, meeting arrangements, and planning your day.
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Booking & Prices
Everything you need to know about reserving your Red Coral experience.
How can I book a diving trip?
The fastest way is to contact Red Coral Dive Center on WhatsApp at +962 7 9620 9798. Tell us your preferred date, number of guests, certification level, and activity.
Can I book by email?
Yes. You can send your request to Divenreef@gmail.com. Include your travel dates, number of guests, and the activity or course you are interested in.
Should I book in advance?
Advance booking is recommended, especially for courses, boat trips, private trips, groups, and busy travel periods.
Do you offer group prices?
Special arrangements may be available for groups. Contact the team with your group size and preferred activities so a suitable package can be discussed.
Where can I see diving prices?
Visit our Price List page or contact the team for current packages, promotions, boat prices, course rates, and group offers.
Beginner Diving
Your first scuba experience should feel exciting, comfortable, and well organized.
Can I scuba dive if I have never dived before?
Yes. Beginner scuba experiences are designed for people who do not already hold a diving certification.
Do I need to buy diving equipment?
No. Standard diving equipment is available with selected beginner diving experiences and course packages.
Will an instructor stay with me?
Beginner experiences are conducted under professional supervision with briefing, equipment preparation, and underwater guidance.
What is the difference between a trial dive and Open Water?
A beginner trial experience allows you to try scuba diving. An Open Water Diver course is a structured certification program designed to teach independent recreational diving skills.
What should I bring for my first dive?
Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection, and any personal items you need. Our team will confirm any additional requirements when you book.
Certified Divers
Plan your guided diving experience around your certification, experience, and preferred Aqaba dive sites.
Should I bring my certification?
Yes. Certified divers should be able to provide proof of their diving certification before guided diving.
Can I make multiple dives in one day?
Yes. Multiple daily dives may be arranged depending on your certification, experience, dive profile, surface intervals, availability, and conditions.
I haven't dived recently. Do I need a refresher?
A refresher may be recommended when a diver has been inactive for an extended period. Contact the team with your last-dive date and experience level.
Can I request a specific Aqaba dive site?
Yes. Tell us which site you would like to explore. Final site selection also depends on certification, experience, sea conditions, and daily operations.
Do you offer private guided dives?
Private diving experiences can be requested. Contact our team for current availability and rates.
PADI Courses
Find the right training path from beginner certification to professional development.
Which course should a beginner choose?
If you simply want to try scuba, a beginner experience may be appropriate. If your goal is certification, Open Water Diver is a standard beginner pathway.
What comes after Open Water?
Divers commonly continue to Adventure or Advanced training, followed by Rescue Diver and eventually professional-level training such as Divemaster.
Do you offer Divemaster training?
Yes. Red Coral Dive Center offers professional development options including Divemaster training.
Do you offer specialty courses?
Specialty training includes options such as Deep, Night, Nitrox, Wreck, Underwater Photography, Buoyancy, Sidemount, and other programs.
Where can I see the official PADI profile?
You can visit the official Red Coral Dive Center profile on PADI using the button below.
Visit Our PADI Profile →Boat Trips
Dive, snorkel, relax, and enjoy a full Red Sea experience aboard our boat.
Can I join a boat trip without diving?
Yes. Selected boat trips are suitable for snorkelers, families, friends, and non-diving guests.
Is lunch included?
Lunch and refreshments are included with selected full boat-trip packages.
How many dives can I do from the boat?
Boat diving options can include one or two dives depending on the selected trip and daily program.
Can I book a private boat?
Yes. Private charters may be arranged for families, groups, celebrations, diving, snorkeling, and custom trips.
Where can I see the full boat-trip information?
Visit our Boat Trips page for trip options, photos, facilities, pricing, and booking information.
Explore Boat Trips →Snorkeling
Enjoy Aqaba's coral reefs even if you do not hold a scuba certification.
Do I need scuba certification to snorkel?
No. Snorkeling does not require scuba certification.
Is snorkeling suitable for families?
Selected snorkeling programs are suitable for families and non-diving guests. Contact the team with children's ages when planning a family trip.
Do you provide snorkeling equipment?
Masks, snorkels, fins, and selected safety equipment are available with applicable snorkeling packages.
Can I snorkel from the boat?
Yes. Boat snorkeling options are available in addition to shore-based experiences.
Diving Equipment
Equipment options for recreational diving, training, snorkeling, and specialized dives.
Can I rent diving equipment?
Standard diving equipment is available with many Red Coral diving packages and courses.
Can I use my own equipment?
Yes. Certified divers may bring their own suitable equipment. Tell our team what equipment you intend to use when booking.
Do you have larger tanks?
15-liter tanks may be available for an additional charge. Confirm availability before your dive.
Is Nitrox available?
Nitrox options may be available for qualified divers. Certification and additional charges may apply.
Can I rent a dive computer?
Dive-computer rental may be available. Contact the team before your trip to reserve one.
Travel & Pickup
Helpful information for planning your diving day while staying in Aqaba.
Do you offer hotel pickup in Aqaba?
Transportation from selected Aqaba hotels is included with certain diving, snorkeling, course, and boat packages.
What time should I be ready?
Exact pickup or meeting times depend on your selected activity. The team will confirm your schedule before the trip.
What should I bring for a day of diving?
Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection, certification information if applicable, and any personal diving equipment you want to use.
Can the daily program change?
Yes. Dive-site selection and departure times can change based on weather, sea conditions, guest requirements, boat operations, and daily availability.
We're Here to Help You Plan Your Dive.
Tell us your travel dates, certification level, number of guests, and what you want to experience in Aqaba. Our team will help you choose the right option.