PADI Specialty Courses in Aqaba
Take your scuba diving skills further with PADI specialty courses in Aqaba. Improve your buoyancy, explore deeper water, dive at night, learn wreck diving skills, use enriched air and discover new ways to enjoy the Red Sea with experienced PADI professionals.
Specialize Your Diving in Aqaba
PADI Specialty Courses are designed for certified divers who want to develop specific diving skills and become more confident underwater.
Aqaba is an excellent place to continue your diving education. The Red Sea offers warm water, clear conditions, colorful coral reefs, artificial reefs and some of Jordan's most interesting wrecks.
At Aqaba Moon Diving Center, you can combine PADI specialty training with real dives at local sites. Depending on the specialty, training can take place from the shore or boat and may include wrecks, deeper reefs, night dives or specialized diving techniques.
Our goal is simple: help you become a more capable, comfortable and responsible diver while enjoying the underwater world of Aqaba.
Why Take a Specialty Course?
- Build confidence and improve your diving skills
- Learn specialized techniques
- Explore new types of dive sites
- Improve buoyancy and air management
- Gain experience for future diving adventures
- Earn internationally recognized PADI certification
PADI Specialty Courses Available in Aqaba
Choose the specialty that matches your diving goals. Course requirements and dive numbers vary by specialty.
Learn how to plan and conduct deeper recreational dives safely while developing experience with depth-related diving procedures.
Learn wreck diving planning, equipment considerations, navigation and safe techniques while exploring Aqaba's fascinating artificial reefs and wrecks.
Improve trim, weighting, breathing and buoyancy control for more comfortable dives, better air consumption and reduced impact on the reef.
Learn how to plan and safely use enriched air Nitrox for recreational diving, including gas analysis, exposure limits and dive planning.
PADI Night Diver
Discover a completely different side of the Red Sea. Learn night diving procedures, communication, navigation and equipment techniques while exploring Aqaba after dark.
PADI Underwater Photographer
Learn practical underwater photography techniques, including composition, camera settings, lighting and positioning to capture better images underwater.
PADI Boat Diver
Build confidence diving from boats and learn practical boat-diving procedures, equipment considerations, entry techniques and underwater navigation.
PADI Sidemount Diver
Learn the fundamentals of sidemount configuration, equipment setup, gas management and underwater positioning.
PADI Fish Identification
Learn how to identify common fish families and species while developing a greater understanding of the marine life you encounter while diving in Aqaba.
PADI Search & Recovery Diver
Develop search patterns, navigation skills and safe techniques for locating and recovering objects underwater.
PADI Drift Diver
Learn how to enjoy current-assisted dives while improving buoyancy, positioning, communication and dive planning.
PADI Project AWARE Specialist
Learn more about ocean conservation and how divers can reduce their environmental impact and help protect underwater ecosystems.
Specialty Course Prices in Aqaba
Current specialty course prices include e-learning, certification and the listed training dives. Equipment rental and transportation are included where specified.
| Specialty Course | Dives / Training | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PADI Deep Diver | 4 open water dives | 250 JOD |
| PADI Wreck Diver | 4 open water dives | 250 JOD |
| PADI Night Diver | 3 open water dives | 250 JOD |
| PADI Enriched Air Diver | 2 open water dives | 150 JOD |
| PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy | 2 open water dives | 150 JOD |
| PADI Underwater Photographer | 2 open water dives | 200 JOD |
| PADI Boat Diver | 2 open water dives | 200 JOD |
| PADI Sidemount Diver | 1 confined + 3 open water | 350 JOD |
| PADI Fish Identification | 2 open water dives | 150 JOD |
| PADI Search & Recovery Diver | 2 open water dives | 200 JOD |
| PADI Drift Diver | 2 open water dives | 150 JOD |
| PADI Project AWARE Specialist | Specialty training | 150 JOD |
A boat-day supplement may apply when boat diving is required for a course. Please contact us for the exact course schedule and current availability.
Why Take Your PADI Specialty Course in Aqaba?
Aqaba combines excellent recreational diving conditions with a wide range of reefs, wrecks and artificial reef sites.
Warm Red Sea
Comfortable diving conditions throughout much of the year.
Marine Life
Explore colorful coral reefs and abundant Red Sea species.
Wrecks & Reefs
Train around unique artificial reefs and famous wreck sites.
Professional Training
Learn with experienced PADI professionals and local guides.
Who Can Take a Specialty Course?
Most PADI Specialty Courses are designed for certified divers. The minimum certification and age requirements depend on the individual specialty.
- Most specialties require Open Water certification or equivalent
- Some specialties require additional experience or certification
- Deep and wreck diving may require Advanced-level training
- Your instructor will confirm prerequisites before training
What's Included?
- PADI e-learning where applicable
- PADI certification
- Instructor-led practical training
- Training dives according to the specialty
- Diving equipment rental where specified
- Transportation to dive sites where specified
Explore Aqaba's Best Dive Sites During Your Training
Depending on your specialty and certification level, training and dives can take place at some of Aqaba's most interesting reefs and artificial dive sites.
Continue Your PADI Diving Education
Specialty training is one step in your diving journey. Choose the next course that matches your goals.
PADI Specialty Courses in Aqaba – FAQ
What is a PADI Specialty Course?
A PADI Specialty Course focuses on a specific area of recreational diving, such as deep diving, wreck diving, night diving, buoyancy, Nitrox or underwater photography. Specialty training helps certified divers build additional knowledge, skills and experience.
Do I need to be a certified diver?
Most PADI Specialty Courses require an Open Water Diver certification or equivalent. Some specialties have additional prerequisites. We will check your certification and experience before confirming the course.
Which specialty course is best for beginners?
For certified divers looking to improve fundamental skills, Peak Performance Buoyancy is an excellent choice. Nitrox is also popular with divers who want to learn more about enriched-air diving.
Can I take a Deep Diver course in Aqaba?
Yes. The PADI Deep Diver Specialty is available in Aqaba and includes four open water training dives. The course develops skills for deeper recreational diving up to the limits of the certification and training.
Can I take the Wreck Diver course in Aqaba?
Yes. Aqaba is an excellent location for wreck diving training, with several artificial reefs and wreck sites. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty includes four open water dives and focuses on safe wreck-diving techniques.
Is Nitrox available in Aqaba?
Yes. Aqaba Moon Diving Center offers the PADI Enriched Air Diver Specialty. The course covers Nitrox planning, oxygen exposure, gas analysis and safe use of enriched air.
How much do PADI Specialty Courses cost in Aqaba?
Prices depend on the specialty. Current prices at Aqaba Moon Diving Center range from 150 JOD for selected specialties to 350 JOD for Sidemount Diver. Contact us for the latest availability and course schedule.
Can I combine a specialty course with other diving?
Yes. Depending on your schedule, certification and the specialty selected, we can help organize additional recreational dives before or after your course.
Ready to Take Your Diving Further?
Choose your PADI Specialty Course in Aqaba and build new skills while exploring the Red Sea with Aqaba Moon Diving Center. Contact us to check prerequisites, availability and course dates.
Ready to Dive?
Let’s plan your next underwater adventure in Aqaba!