Red Sea • Aqaba • Jordan

Night Diving in Aqaba

Discover a completely different side of the Red Sea after sunset. Join a guided night dive in Aqaba and explore coral reefs, marine life and underwater landscapes illuminated only by your dive light.

45 JOD Guided shore night dive
2.5 Hours Approximate program duration
Guided Professional dive guide
Red Sea Aqaba, Jordan

Experience Aqaba's Red Sea After Dark

Night diving in Aqaba is an opportunity to see the Red Sea from a completely different perspective. As daylight disappears, familiar reefs become darker, quieter and full of new activity.

With a dive torch lighting your path, you can explore the reef at a slower pace and look for marine creatures that are more active after sunset.

At Aqaba Moon Diving Center, our night dives are planned around diver experience, sea conditions, weather and the most suitable dive site for the evening.

If you are already certified and want to experience something different from a regular daytime dive, a night dive in Aqaba can be a memorable addition to your Red Sea diving trip.

Why Try Night Diving in Aqaba?

The reef changes after sunset, revealing a different rhythm of Red Sea marine life and underwater behavior.

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A Completely Different Dive

Even a dive site you already know during the day can feel completely different at night. Your torch creates a focused window into the reef while the surrounding water disappears into darkness.

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Nocturnal Marine Life

Look for crabs, shrimp, lobsters, moray eels and other creatures that become more active after sunset. Night diving can reveal behaviors that are easy to miss during daytime dives.

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Underwater Torch Adventure

Follow the beam of your dive light across coral formations, rocks and artificial reefs while your guide helps you observe the underwater environment safely.

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Different Reef Activity

Fish behavior can change after sunset. Some reef species settle down while other animals emerge to feed and explore.

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Great for Underwater Photography

Night diving creates dramatic photography opportunities. A focused torch beam can highlight small marine creatures and interesting reef details.

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Guided Local Diving

Dive with a local professional who knows the area's dive sites and can help you enjoy the experience while following safe night-diving procedures.

What Can You See During a Night Dive in Aqaba?

Every night dive is different, and marine life encounters depend on the site, conditions and season.

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Crabs & Shrimp

Look carefully around rocks and coral structures for crustaceans moving across the reef after dark.

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Moray Eels

Moray eels can be fascinating to observe around reef structures and rocky areas during a night dive.

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Lionfish

Watch for lionfish around reef structures as they move and hunt after sunset.

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Octopus & Macro Life

Night dives are a great opportunity to slow down and search for smaller creatures hiding around the reef.

Night Wreck Diving in Aqaba

Wrecks and artificial reefs can take on an entirely different atmosphere after sunset. Familiar structures become silhouettes against the darkness while your torch reveals sections of the wreck one detail at a time.

Depending on your certification, experience and current conditions, your professional guide can discuss suitable locations for an evening dive.

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How Our Night Diving Program Works

A simple and professionally guided evening diving experience from Aqaba Moon Diving Center.

1

Plan the Dive

Contact us and tell us your certification level, diving experience and preferred date.

2

Briefing & Preparation

Your guide will explain the dive plan, site conditions, communication and night-diving procedures.

3

Enter the Water

Once the team is ready, begin your guided night dive and explore Aqaba's underwater world after sunset.

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Explore the Reef

Move at a comfortable pace and look for nocturnal marine life with your dive light.

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Return Safely

Your guide leads the group back to the planned exit point and assists with the end of the dive.

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Share the Experience

Finish the evening with your dive team and talk about the marine life and underwater discoveries from the dive.

Night Diving in Aqaba Price

A straightforward guided night-diving experience with the essential equipment and support included.

Guided Shore Night Dive
45 JOD

Book online and pay onsite. Contact us to confirm the date, diver requirements and suitable dive location.

Equipment Included
Transportation Included
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What's Included?

Everything you need for a professionally organized night dive.

Night Dive Includes

  • Professional dive guide or instructor
  • Full scuba equipment
  • Transportation to the dive site
  • Pre-dive briefing
  • Guided underwater experience
  • Approximately 2.5-hour program

Night Diving Requirements

Our current night-dive program is designed for divers with appropriate certification and experience.

  • Advanced certified diver or equivalent experience
  • Suitable physical fitness for scuba diving
  • Comfortable with normal scuba-diving procedures
  • Follow the dive briefing and guide's instructions

If you are unsure whether your certification is suitable, contact us before booking and we will help you choose the appropriate option.

Night Dive Options & Add-ons

Ask our team about additional options when planning your evening dive.

Boat Night Dive

A boat night dive can be arranged as an additional option, subject to group size, availability and sea conditions.

+10 JOD / person

15L Tank

A larger-capacity tank is available for divers who require additional gas volume.

+5 JOD

Nitrox

Enriched Air Nitrox can be added for appropriately certified divers and is subject to availability.

+5 JOD / tank

Want to Become a PADI Night Diver?

If you want more than a single guided night dive, you can learn dedicated night-diving skills through a PADI Night Diver course.

PADI Night Diver Course in Aqaba

Learn how to plan and conduct night dives, use specialized equipment, communicate underwater after dark and observe nocturnal marine life.

Our current price list includes the PADI Night Diver specialty course at 250 JOD.

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Night Diving in Aqaba – Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about night diving in the Red Sea.

What is night diving in Aqaba?
Night diving in Aqaba is a guided scuba dive conducted after sunset, allowing certified divers to explore the Red Sea reef while using dive lights to observe marine life and underwater structures in darkness.
How much does a night dive in Aqaba cost?
The current guided shore night dive price at Aqaba Moon Diving Center is 45 JOD per person.
Do I need to be certified for a night dive in Aqaba?
Yes. Our current guided night-dive program requires an advanced certification or appropriate night-diving specialty certification. Contact us if you are unsure whether your certification is suitable.
What marine life can I see on a night dive?
Depending on the site and conditions, you may encounter crabs, shrimp, moray eels, lionfish, octopus and other nocturnal reef creatures.
Can I do a night wreck dive in Aqaba?
Night wreck diving may be possible depending on your certification, experience, weather, sea conditions and the dive site's suitability. Speak with our dive team when booking.
Is a night dive more difficult than a daytime dive?
Night diving introduces additional procedures such as managing a dive light, communicating in darkness and navigating a planned entry and exit. Divers should have appropriate training and follow their professional guide's briefing.
Can I do a night dive from a boat?
A boat night dive can be arranged as an additional option, subject to availability, group size and sea conditions.
Can beginners do a night dive?
The standard guided night-dive program is intended for appropriately certified divers. Beginners can first explore our introductory scuba programs or start a PADI Open Water Diver course.

Ready to Dive Aqaba After Dark?

Explore the Red Sea after sunset and discover a different side of Aqaba's reefs and marine life with Aqaba Moon Diving Center.

WhatsApp: +962 79 3004054   •   Email: booking@aqabamoondiver.com   •   Aqaba, Jordan

Ready to Dive?

Let’s plan your next underwater adventure in Aqaba!

WhatsApp: +962 79 3004054
Work hours: Mon-Sun 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: 16, Al-Reem street, Aqaba, Jordan
Mailing address: PO 109, Aqaba, Jordan, 77110