The Red Sea is an extraordinary and unique sanctuary for marine life.  In recent years Scuba diving has become an increasingly popular activity.  The Red Sea coral reefs are considered by many experts to be one of the natural wonders of the world. 

Some of the finest diving and snorkeling is found in Aqaba, Jordan. Aqaba is situated at the top of the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea. This small port town is an ideal base for a relaxing holiday with a lot to offer - markets, shops, cafes, restaurants, archaeological sites, beaches and excellent water sports. Aqaba is a real town where local life goes side by side with tourism

There is access to more than 18 km of coral fringed coastline extending down the eastern arm of the Red Sea to Jordan's border with Saudi Arabia. The sea here is almost invariably calm. Sea temperatures vary between 27°C in the summer months and 20°C during January. Underwater visibility can exceed 50 meters. The coral and fish life are truly spectacular. The number of species to be found in the Red Sea exceeds 1000 and new species are still being discovered and catalogued. Of these, about 100 are to be found nowhere else in the world. Soft and hard coral formations are spectacular and there are many species unique to this region.