Japanese Garden Aqaba

Vibrant coral reef, shallow, diverse marine life

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
16m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Japanese Garden in Aqaba, Jordan, is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and accessibility. Navigating the site is straightforward, with relatively flat terrain and well-defined areas. The addition of artificial structures enhances the shallower sections, creating an intriguing element for divers of all experience levels. The site is characterized by a variety of coral formations and sandy patches, making for an easy, enjoyable dive.

The marine life at Japanese Garden is exceptionally rich and varied. Divers can expect to see a wide array of colorful fish species, including angelfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, and various reef fish. Numerous invertebrates, like sea stars and crustaceans, can be observed amongst the coral. The healthy coral ecosystem supports a thriving population of small creatures, ideal for macro photography.

The best time to visit Japanese Garden is during the warmer months (spring and summer), when the water temperature is pleasant and visibility is typically at its highest. The calm conditions make it ideal for both scuba diving and freediving. Divers should remember to maintain buoyancy control to avoid damaging the delicate coral. Remember to pack a camera to capture the beauty of this amazing underwater garden.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefmacro photographybeginner friendlyartificial reefjordanaqaba

Marine Life

AngelfishButterflyfishParrotfishVarious reef fishCoral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths, calm conditions, diverse life suitable for all

Current Strength:

Mild

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