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PADI Wreck Diver Course in Aqaba

PADI SPECIALTY COURSE • AQABA, JORDAN

PADI Wreck Diver Course in Aqaba

Learn how to safely explore shipwrecks and aircraft wrecks with the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Course in Aqaba. Train with an experienced instructor and discover some of the Red Sea's most fascinating underwater wrecks.

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250 JOD Course price
2 Days Course duration
4 Dives Open-water dives
Advanced diver Prerequisite

Wreck Diving in Aqaba, Jordan

Aqaba is one of the Red Sea's most exciting destinations for recreational wreck diving. The warm water, excellent underwater visibility and variety of accessible wrecks make Aqaba an ideal place to develop your wreck-diving skills.

The PADI Wreck Diver Course in Aqaba combines academic learning with four open-water training dives. You will learn how to plan wreck dives, navigate around wreck structures, identify hazards, use appropriate equipment and apply techniques that make wreck exploration safer and more enjoyable.

With Aqaba Moon Diving Center, your training can take place around some of Aqaba's best-known wrecks, including the Cedar Pride, Tristar aircraft, Hercules C130 and Underwater Military Museum.

The goal is not simply to visit a wreck. It is to give you the knowledge and practical skills to approach wreck diving with better planning, awareness and confidence.

PADI Wreck Diver Specialty
250 JOD
Complete wreck-diver training in Aqaba with four open-water dives.
  • ✓ PADI eLearning
  • ✓ PADI e-certification
  • ✓ 4 open-water dives
  • ✓ Scuba equipment rental
  • ✓ Transportation to dive sites
  • ✓ Professional instruction

Why Take a Wreck Diving Course in Aqaba?

Wreck diving in Aqaba offers something special: you can combine a recognized PADI specialty course with real underwater exploration in the Red Sea.

Warm Red Sea Water

Aqaba's warm water makes diving comfortable for much of the year and allows divers to spend more time enjoying underwater wrecks and reefs.

Excellent Visibility

Good visibility can make wreck structures, navigation points and surrounding marine life easier to observe while you practice your new skills.

Multiple Wreck Sites

Aqaba has several distinctive wrecks, from ships and aircraft to purpose-sunk military vehicles and underwater museum exhibits.

Real Diving Experience

Instead of learning wreck-diving concepts only in theory, you put your skills into practice during four open-water dives with your instructor.

What Will You Learn on the PADI Wreck Diver Course?

The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty is designed to help certified divers understand the challenges of wreck diving and develop practical techniques for safer exploration.

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Wreck Dive Planning Learn how to plan dives around wreck structures, depth, time, gas management and environmental conditions.
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Wreck Navigation Develop techniques for navigating on, around and through appropriate sections of a wreck.
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Wreck Mapping & Surveying Practice observing and mapping wreck structures to improve orientation and dive planning.
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Reels, Lines & Dive Lights Learn the appropriate use of lines, reels and lights when exploring wreck environments.
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Wreck Hazards Identify potential hazards such as entanglement, unstable structures, sharp edges and restricted areas.
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Limited Penetration Techniques Where appropriate and within course limits, learn techniques for safe, limited wreck penetration.

Explore Famous Wrecks in Aqaba

One of the biggest advantages of taking a Wreck Diver course in Aqaba is the variety of underwater wreck sites available in the Red Sea.

Cedar Pride Shipwreck

Aqaba's iconic shipwreck and one of the region's most recognizable recreational dive sites.

Tristar Aircraft Wreck

Explore a large commercial aircraft resting underwater in Aqaba's Red Sea.

Hercules C130

A unique underwater aircraft wreck offering a very different wreck-diving experience.

Underwater Military Museum

Discover military vehicles and equipment deliberately placed underwater to create an artificial reef.

Explore all Aqaba dive sites →

PADI Wreck Diver Course Details

The course is designed for certified divers who want to specialize in wreck diving and gain practical experience exploring underwater wrecks.

Course PADI Wreck Diver Specialty
Duration Approximately 2 days
Open-Water Dives 4 dives
Prerequisite PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
Minimum Age 15 years
Price 250 JOD

What's Included in the Wreck Diver Course?

Included in 250 JOD

  • PADI Wreck Diver eLearning
  • PADI e-certification
  • Four open-water training dives
  • Professional instructor
  • Scuba diving equipment rental
  • Transportation to the dive sites and back
  • Wreck-diving skills training

Optional Extras

  • Boat diving during the course: 35 JOD per person/day
  • Nitrox: 5 JOD per tank
  • 15-litre tank: 5 JOD per tank
  • Private guide: 50 JOD per dive
  • Other equipment options available on request

Course pricing is based on the current Aqaba Moon Diving Center price list. Boat diving during a PADI course is subject to the applicable boat supplement.

Who Can Take the PADI Wreck Diver Course?

The Wreck Diver Specialty is intended for divers who already have basic experience and want to develop specialized wreck diving skills.

  • Be at least 15 years old.
  • Hold a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent certification from another recognized training organization.
  • Be medically fit and comfortable participating in recreational scuba diving activities.
  • Have appropriate basic scuba diving skills and experience.

If you are not yet an Advanced Open Water Diver, you can first complete your PADI Advanced Open Water Course in Aqaba .

Why Choose Aqaba Moon Diving Center?

Experienced Instructors

Train with professional diving instructors who can guide you through the practical challenges of wreck diving.

Small & Personalized Training

We focus on individual development, allowing your instructor to help you improve your wreck-diving skills and confidence.

Aqaba's Best Wrecks

Training can be combined with dives around some of Aqaba's most interesting ship, aircraft and military wrecks.

Complete Course Package

Your course includes eLearning, certification, equipment rental, four open-water dives and transportation to the dive sites.

Continue Your Diving Training in Aqaba

The Wreck Diver Specialty is one step in a diver's continuing education. Explore our other PADI courses and specialty options.

Open Water Diver Start your scuba diving journey. Advanced Open Water Build experience and expand your skills. Deep Diver Learn recreational deep-diving techniques. Nitrox Diver Learn to dive with enriched air Nitrox.

Discover the Best Dive Sites in Aqaba

Beyond wreck diving, Aqaba offers coral reefs, walls, artificial reefs and diverse marine life throughout the Red Sea coastline. Explore our complete guide to diving sites in Aqaba and plan your next underwater adventure.

If you are already certified and simply want to explore Aqaba's underwater world, see our daily diving programs in Aqaba for guided fun dives.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wreck Diving in Aqaba

How much does the PADI Wreck Diver Course cost in Aqaba?
The PADI Wreck Diver Course at Aqaba Moon Diving Center costs 250 JOD. The current course package includes eLearning, e-certification, four open-water dives, scuba equipment rental and transportation to the dive sites.
How long is the Wreck Diver Course in Aqaba?
The course takes approximately 2 days and includes four open-water training dives. The exact schedule can depend on weather, sea conditions and instructor planning.
What certification do I need for the Wreck Diver Course?
You need to be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or hold an equivalent certification from another recognized training organization. The minimum age for this course is 15 years.
How many dives are included in the PADI Wreck Diver Course?
The course includes four open-water dives. These dives give you practical experience applying wreck diving techniques under the supervision of your instructor.
Which wrecks can I dive during the course in Aqaba?
Depending on training requirements, conditions and instructor planning, wreck-diving training in Aqaba can include sites such as the Cedar Pride , Tristar Aircraft , Hercules C130 and the Underwater Military Museum .
Can I learn wreck penetration during the PADI Wreck Diver Course?
The course can introduce appropriate limited penetration techniques within the recreational training limits and the specific conditions of the wreck. It is not a technical wreck penetration course. Your instructor will determine what activities are appropriate and safe for the dive.
Is the Wreck Diver Course suitable for beginners?
No. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty is designed for certified divers and requires a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent. If you are new to diving, start with our PADI Open Water Diver Course .
Can I complete the Wreck Diver Course from a boat?
Some course dives may be completed from a boat when appropriate. A 35 JOD per person, per day boat supplement applies to PADI course dives conducted from a boat.
Why is Aqaba good for wreck diving?
Aqaba offers warm Red Sea water, good visibility and a variety of accessible underwater wrecks. This combination allows certified divers to develop wreck-diving skills while experiencing several distinctive wreck sites.

Ready to Explore Wrecks in Aqaba?

Take your diving to the next level with the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Course at Aqaba Moon Diving Center. Learn practical wreck-diving skills and explore the fascinating underwater wrecks of the Red Sea.

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Aqaba Moon Diving Center • 16 Al-Reem Street, Aqaba, Jordan • Mon–Sun 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Phone: +962 79 3004054
WhatsApp: +962 79 3004054
Email: booking@aqabamoondiver.com
Work hours: Mon-Sun 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: 16, Al-Reem street, Aqaba, Jordan
Mailing address: PO 109, Aqaba, Jordan, 77110