Explore Moon Valley & Puffer Rock – Hidden Diving Gems in Aqaba’s Red Sea

If you’re looking for unique, less crowded dive sites in Jordan, Moon Valley & Puffer Rock Aqaba offer some of the most tranquil and scenic diving experiences in Aqaba’s Marine Park. These two neighboring sites provide a perfect blend of coral beauty, marine biodiversity, and relaxed diving conditions, making them ideal for recreational divers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts alike.

What Makes Moon Valley Special?

Moon Valley is named for its wide, open sandy slopes and crater-like coral formations that resemble a lunar landscape. The reef starts at a shallow 5 meters and gradually drops to around 25 meters, making it accessible for all diving levels, including beginners.

This dive site features:

• Unique moon-like topography

• Colorful soft and hard corals spread across sandy plains

• Abundant reef fish like wrasses, damselfish, and butterflyfish

• Frequent sightings of blue-spotted stingrays and turtles

• Calm currents and great visibility—ideal for long, relaxing dives

Moon Valley is especially popular for training dives, underwater navigation, and macro photography due to its structure and clarity.

Dive into Life at Puffer Rock

Just a short swim from Moon Valley lies Puffer Rock, a prominent coral formation surrounded by dozens of pufferfish, which give the site its playful name. The rock is a hotspot for reef activity, and the variety of marine life here makes it a great stop for both novice and experienced divers.

Expect to see:

• Blackspotted pufferfish, porcupinefish, and even boxfish

• Coral bommies teeming with small schooling fish

• Moray eels, lionfish, and anemones tucked into crevices

• Excellent conditions for snorkelers and scuba divers alike

Why Dive Moon Valley & Puffer Rock?

These sites are available only on private boat dives, making them ideal for half-day dive trips. Dive centers like Aqaba Moon Diver frequently include these locations in multi-site dive packages, especially for guests looking to escape the more popular (and busier) sites like Cedar Pride or Japanese Gardens.

Book Your Dive Today

Discover the quieter side of the Red Sea in Aqaba with a guided dive at Moon Valley and Puffer Rock. Ideal for all levels, these sites offer natural beauty, peaceful surroundings, and incredible marine life.

Dive with Aqaba Moon Diver – book your Red Sea dive adventure now.