Japanese Garden
Pristine reef with black coral and abundant fish shoals.
- Access
14m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site, located just south of the Shipwreck in Aqaba, is renowned as one of the world's premier diving destinations. It offers excellent conditions for both scuba diving and snorkeling. The area features a range of depths, allowing divers of all experience levels to explore its beauty. You’ll find yourself swimming along the edge of a reef, often encountering dense bushes of black coral. A notable feature is the abundant presence of barracudas, sergeant majors, and fusiliers, creating an exciting underwater spectacle. The dive depth typically reaches around 20 meters.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
coral reefshore divebeginner friendlywide angleblack coral
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow reef tops for beginners and deeper areas to 20m for more experienced divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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