Ahlan Aqaba Scuba Diving Center
Ahlan Aqaba Scuba Diving Center
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8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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PADI 5 Star Dive Center located in Aqaba, Jordan. Offering daily diving and snorkeling trips within the Aqaba Marine Park, a top destination of the Red Sea. Small groups with experienced and multilingual instructors. Ahlan Aqaba offers a full range of PADI courses from beginners intro experiences, through courses and specialties for certified divers or even more professional courses to start your career and dive master internships. So, what are you waiting for? Come and dive with us!
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Nicky F
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
I cannot recommend this team enough - they were amazing - excellent communication and always answered messages, picked up on time, friendly, professional, knowledgeable and left you with a feeling that you were in the best hands. We were snorkelling this time but I would definitely chose them to dive with next time I come to Aqaba.
And the food - so delicious and varied. Home cooked and the best we ate in 2 1/2 weeks in Jordan!
If you are a little hesitant re choosing a dive or snorkel boat you won’t have any worries with these people.
Thanks to all.
And the food - so delicious and varied. Home cooked and the best we ate in 2 1/2 weeks in Jordan!
If you are a little hesitant re choosing a dive or snorkel boat you won’t have any worries with these people.
Thanks to all.
Written 10 August 2022
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Kadri E
Dubai, United Arab Emirates27 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
Thank you Ahlan Aqaba it's my 2nd time back with them. I chose to come back because of the experience last time we had and after going to many places before they do offer a great service. This time coming back their standards and services are even more than what was expected. Their boat has been renovated and looks fabulous. The food on board done by Captain Omar is so amazing he is a great cook. The crew and team are so nice and so professional in and out of water. They have a mixed team of Male and female instructors (Maryna, Serena, Laura) with many languages between them all. So they can accommodate for everyone needs. Rikii and Shadi are still there which was amazing as last we had some great experience s together. Rik answers all emails and responds to your email direct and he is punctual and everything they say you get you get their prices are cheap compared to some other places and there is no hidden costs etc and there equipment is Brand New Cressi and Mares equipment and well maintained. This time I went to their new center which is on the beach in Aqaba city Gandoor beach. It really is amazing center and new and so well organized thanks Rikii and shady for everything and I hope to return again soon and best wishes to you all
Written 15 April 2021
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Thank you for your kind review we are happy that you enjoyed your time with us and we are wishing to see you again soon.
Kind regards
Ahlan Family
Written 15 April 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dr. Tareq
3 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
A name which means literally a lot. Ahlan means welcome in Arabic so it is welcome to Aqaba . This company makes you feel that you are an owner of a boat and you are enjoying each moment of it. With the great attitude of Shadi, Ricky and Omar you are in safe hands and they will go to many extra miles to make ever penny you paid counts . See you again and again and again
Written 12 April 2021
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Thank you for your kind review we are happy that you enjoyed your time with us and we are wishing to see you again soon.
Kind regards
Ahlan Family
Written 15 April 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Yotam L
7 contributions
Mar 2023
We've been boat diving for two days with the amazing crew of the Ahlan Aqaba scuba diving center and couldn't be happier!
The team is super friendly and helpful and is very attuned to making your experience as fun as possible.
The diving sites were wonderful as was the familiarity of the team with guiding us to them and the aim to make it an unforgettable experience!
While we used our own equipment, the club is well-equipped with fully modern equipment for beginners and advanced divers. They take care of everything from A to Z including switching the tanks for you on the way from one site to the other, rinsing your equipment at the end of the day and even cook you wonderful lunch to enjoy on your day at sea.
Last but not least I would like to mention Ahmad and Zainab, who orchestra this entire operation and have it ticking like a swiss watch, with superb emphasis on safety and professionalism and all the while making it their own accord that the consumer has the best time!
All and all -
A superb experience with superb people. Highly recommended.
The team is super friendly and helpful and is very attuned to making your experience as fun as possible.
The diving sites were wonderful as was the familiarity of the team with guiding us to them and the aim to make it an unforgettable experience!
While we used our own equipment, the club is well-equipped with fully modern equipment for beginners and advanced divers. They take care of everything from A to Z including switching the tanks for you on the way from one site to the other, rinsing your equipment at the end of the day and even cook you wonderful lunch to enjoy on your day at sea.
Last but not least I would like to mention Ahmad and Zainab, who orchestra this entire operation and have it ticking like a swiss watch, with superb emphasis on safety and professionalism and all the while making it their own accord that the consumer has the best time!
All and all -
A superb experience with superb people. Highly recommended.
Written 19 March 2023
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Tiffany P
Vienna, VA94 contributions
Jul 2020
My husband and I completed our Advanced Open Water course with Ahlan Aqaba with Laura as our instructor and had a fantastic experience. The center got us squared away with all of the online learning that was required before any practical dives. They were very proactive with helping us select the best course options for the Red Sea that would give us both a solid learning experience and a fun dive. After the online course, we spent three days doing 7 dives, 5 for our course completion and 2 just for fun. We were able to complete the following dive skills with the team:
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Under Water Navigation
Deep Dive
Night Dive
Fish Identification
Laura was a terrific instructor for all of our dives. She genuinely worked with us to not just ensure we got our certification but that we also individually improved on our diving basics to ensure we could maximize our time and experiences. She also made each of the learning modules fun but adding underwater games and objectives for us to complete during each dive, such as balancing pingpong balls on spoons while working on buoyancy and identifying color changes on bottle caps during our deep dive.
Personally, she was such a help with a drastic improvement in my buoyancy control by helping me dial in unique weighting requirements for the dead sea (as it's exceptionally salty water) and focusing on how to rely less and less on my BCD and instead use just my breathing to enable change. She focused with me on this skill throughout all of my dives, truly compounding the learning.
We highly recommend trying a night dive, which we had never done before. It was a completely new way to see sea life and experience diving. We were able to see creatures and activity that we would never see during the day, all while being guided expertly.
The Ahlan Aqaba team is truly professional, from the equipment to the instruction, and all while maintaining a fun, family style atmosphere. We can't wait to visit and dive again soon!
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Under Water Navigation
Deep Dive
Night Dive
Fish Identification
Laura was a terrific instructor for all of our dives. She genuinely worked with us to not just ensure we got our certification but that we also individually improved on our diving basics to ensure we could maximize our time and experiences. She also made each of the learning modules fun but adding underwater games and objectives for us to complete during each dive, such as balancing pingpong balls on spoons while working on buoyancy and identifying color changes on bottle caps during our deep dive.
Personally, she was such a help with a drastic improvement in my buoyancy control by helping me dial in unique weighting requirements for the dead sea (as it's exceptionally salty water) and focusing on how to rely less and less on my BCD and instead use just my breathing to enable change. She focused with me on this skill throughout all of my dives, truly compounding the learning.
We highly recommend trying a night dive, which we had never done before. It was a completely new way to see sea life and experience diving. We were able to see creatures and activity that we would never see during the day, all while being guided expertly.
The Ahlan Aqaba team is truly professional, from the equipment to the instruction, and all while maintaining a fun, family style atmosphere. We can't wait to visit and dive again soon!
Written 27 July 2020
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Ahmad A
Amman, Jordan18 contributions
Jul 2020
I had done my Open Water Course with Ahlan Aqaba, my instructor Magda was more than competent. I felt very confident going into the water with her, not only is she a great instructor she is also very friendly and professional, much like the rest of the staff, they are more of a Family than coworkers.
After the course we went for a full Day of Boat diving, an Amazing experience, the whole team at Ahlan Aqaba are professionals yet I couldn't help but feel I had made new friends by the Time I was done with the Course and even after the Fun Dive. I wouldn't dive with anybody else especially given their Local knowledge of the reefs and Dive Sites.
Overall a great experience, Highly recommend Ahlan Aqaba for Fun Dives, Boat excursions or getting one's certifications.
P.S.: Ask them aout the Power Plannt Dive site (Picture in the Review)
After the course we went for a full Day of Boat diving, an Amazing experience, the whole team at Ahlan Aqaba are professionals yet I couldn't help but feel I had made new friends by the Time I was done with the Course and even after the Fun Dive. I wouldn't dive with anybody else especially given their Local knowledge of the reefs and Dive Sites.
Overall a great experience, Highly recommend Ahlan Aqaba for Fun Dives, Boat excursions or getting one's certifications.
P.S.: Ask them aout the Power Plannt Dive site (Picture in the Review)
Written 18 July 2020
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Zohra S
1 contribution
Sept 2021 • Friends
First diving experience was UNBELIEVABLE. I had the chance to be with Serena and she’s incredibly patient and made me feel confortable. We were warmly welcomed on the boat and the staff made us feel so good: tea, coffee, water towels. The boat is actually so clean, you can chill on the roof or just stay on the back. Before diving, Serena explained everything we needed to know and chose the equipment for us, paying a lot of attention of what size fits you the most. Safety is one of her biggest priority!!!
Magic happened under water, and we had an amazing lunch cooked by the Captain himself!!!
The staff is just amazing, smiling, nice and available for anything you need. More than just a diving experience, we spent a lovely time with great people.
I’ve definitely planned to come back for a second experience!
Magic happened under water, and we had an amazing lunch cooked by the Captain himself!!!
The staff is just amazing, smiling, nice and available for anything you need. More than just a diving experience, we spent a lovely time with great people.
I’ve definitely planned to come back for a second experience!
Written 29 September 2021
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Dear Zohra,
Thank you for these warm words about our team. We are glad you had a great time with us and we are hoping to see you soon for more diving !
Ahlan Aqaba Family
Written 3 October 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rick G
Saudi Arabia1 contribution
Apr 2021 • Solo
I arrived in Jordan in 2018 and have been diving on a regular basis. I’ve gone diving with 4 other dive shops and all have their pros and cons but I have say at this point I’ve stopped looking as the the folks at Ahlan Dive center have figured out how to do things right and consistently. Now I’ll list bullet points and you decide
• Fluent in multiple languages
• A well maintained boat
• A crew that is an organized team
• Excellent instructors both male and female
• Actually follow PADI guidelines
• Shade on both decks of the boat
• A boat in tow that I’ve seen used to get folks
back to shore if they need to leave for
whatever reason
• Great food
• Local Hotel pick up service
• In my opinion excellent customer service for
these reasons and many more.
• Fluent in multiple languages
• A well maintained boat
• A crew that is an organized team
• Excellent instructors both male and female
• Actually follow PADI guidelines
• Shade on both decks of the boat
• A boat in tow that I’ve seen used to get folks
back to shore if they need to leave for
whatever reason
• Great food
• Local Hotel pick up service
• In my opinion excellent customer service for
these reasons and many more.
Written 13 April 2021
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Thank you for your kind review we are happy that you enjoyed your time with us and we are wishing to see you again soon.
Kind regards
Ahlan Family
Written 15 April 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tiffany P
Vienna, VA94 contributions
Feb 2020
Ahlan Aqaba diving is an exceptionally professional crew who have a true passion for diving. My husband and I hadn't dived in a long time, and the team helped us get back in the swing of things so we could enjoy the beautiful diving opportunity in Aqaba.
When I had a hard time getting into the water and started to feel a little worried about remembering everything I was supposed to do, Laura immediately took the time to talk through everything with me, help adjust my weight belt, get my confidence back and get diving and caught up with the others. The seamless way in which she communicated with the other dive master, Jason, was very impressive, as he was able to take the rest of the divers onwards without having to wait for me.
The dive itself was fantastic, I was genuinely impressed and surprised with the array of fish, coral, and sea life found in Aqaba. I was thrilled to do my first wreck dive, and see the Cedar Pride. The water was beautiful and clear, but my favorite part were the iridescent blue jelly fish that surrounded us on the way to the wreck.
The equipment was top notch and the diving team is a diverse group of professionals from all around the world. Cannot recommend enough, and I know my husband and I will be back for another round!
When I had a hard time getting into the water and started to feel a little worried about remembering everything I was supposed to do, Laura immediately took the time to talk through everything with me, help adjust my weight belt, get my confidence back and get diving and caught up with the others. The seamless way in which she communicated with the other dive master, Jason, was very impressive, as he was able to take the rest of the divers onwards without having to wait for me.
The dive itself was fantastic, I was genuinely impressed and surprised with the array of fish, coral, and sea life found in Aqaba. I was thrilled to do my first wreck dive, and see the Cedar Pride. The water was beautiful and clear, but my favorite part were the iridescent blue jelly fish that surrounded us on the way to the wreck.
The equipment was top notch and the diving team is a diverse group of professionals from all around the world. Cannot recommend enough, and I know my husband and I will be back for another round!
Written 14 February 2020
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Thank you so much for your review and a thanks for choosing Ahlan Aqaba for your diving holiday! We enjoyed meeting and diving with you!
Written 22 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
EmiliaCa
19 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
Some friends and I joined the Ahlan group for a day trip. Everything was perfect: all the staff is kind and ready to help you with what needed, the boat is big and comfortable, the food cooked on the boat delicious. If you want to explore Aqaba corals while relaxing in a chilly and friendly space, I highly recommend you this experience!
Written 30 April 2021
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Thank you for your kind review we are happy that you enjoyed your time with us and we are hoping to see you again in the near future. Come as a guest leave as a friend.
Happy bubbles,
Ahlan Family
Written 9 May 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Θα ήθελα να ρωτήσω πόσο διαρκεί μια τέτοια εμπειρία, πόσο κοστίζει και τι ώρα ξεκινάει το πρωί. Είμαστε 7 άτομα και ενδιαφερόμαστε για 22/3. Ευχαριστω πολύ.
Written 1 February 2020
A Tripadvisor member
Aqaba, Jordan
Σας ευχαριστούμε πολύ που αφήσατε μια ερώτηση και ένα μήνυμα για το κέντρο καταδύσεων! Παρακαλούμε επισκεφθείτε την ιστοσελίδα μας και στείλτε μας ένα email, θα απαντήσουμε με όλες τις επιλογές και τις τιμές! Ανυπομονούμε να σας φιλοξενήσουμε σε μια υπέροχη μέρα στο σκάφος μας!
Thank you very much for leaving a question and message for our dive center! Please visit our website and send us an email, We will respond with all your options and pricing! We look forward to hosting you on a wonderful day on our boat!
Written 6 February 2020
Hello,
How likely is to encounter a whaleshark in mid/end December?
Thank you,
:panos
Written 12 September 2019
Hi there
Unfortunately very rare as season finishes end October sorry for that but also we have many cool things in Aqaba we have some new wrecks also you can find out more by emailing us or WatsApp +962795592095
Written 16 September 2019
Hi, we are coming the day after tomorrow in Aqaba, we are beginners..is it possible to do snorkeling with you? The water is too cold? Thank you
Written 3 January 2019
A Tripadvisor member
Aqaba, Jordan
Dear Simon
Sorry for a late reply sometimes we don't see these messages for all info regarding diving / snorkeling you can go to our website or email us through our links at the top of the page.
Written 1 June 2019
Hi, we are coming the day after tomorrow in Aqaba, we are beginners..is it possible to do snorkeling with you? The water is too cold? Thank you
Written 3 January 2019
Do I need to have a diving license to join the activity?
I’ve been snorkelling several times before but didnt do scuba diving yet. I would to diving too but from what I heard I need to have license first.
Written 16 November 2018
No need for license
They can give you some instructions to start with
Written 20 August 2019
R u open in Eid Holiday?
I'm coming to Aqaba during this upcoming Eid holiday and I want to try the dive with u. Provided that Im already certified diver. If yes, how much does it cost.
Regards,
Hussain
Written 9 June 2018
Hey buddy if you email them they will give you all info and yes they are open all the time
Written 9 April 2019
seemarizvi256
Palo Alto, California
What do I need to bring with me to go scuba diving?
Written 7 September 2017
Just your bathing suit an a towel! The center provides the gear, safely checked and their staff is very helpful!
Written 7 September 2017
A Tripadvisor member
Aqaba, Jordan
Dear
No you do not you can take a introductory dive or a DSD program please check our Website or email us so we can send you the correct information
Kind regards
Written 20 July 2017
Nawal T
Federal Heights, Colorado
How much full day trip with lunch and rental diving equipment for 2?
Written 24 June 2017
please visit the website and contact us through email :)
thank you
Written 24 June 2017
tarekghazi50
Aqaba, Jordan
what ages are allowed to go? my little brother wants to go there i went there once last summer and enjoyed PS: my brother is 9 years old.
Written 19 December 2016
Yes he can do a bubble maker
Written 9 March 2017
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