7-Day Aqaba Reefs Yacht Charter: Red Sea Diving & Desert Wonders
7 planned days, starting at Aqaba and finishing at Aqaba Departure. Stops include Aqaba, Cedar Pride Wreck & Japanese Garden, Wadi Rum (via Tala Bay), Power Station Wreck & Gorgonian I, Tank Wreck & Seven Sisters and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Aqaba
- Final planned stop
- Aqaba Departure
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Aqaba Fortress
- Day 1Ayla Oasis
- Day 1Souk by the Sea
- Day 1Prince Hashem Street
- Day 2Diving the Cedar Pride Wreck
- Day 2Snorkelling Japanese Garden
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Aqaba
Arrive in Aqaba and settle into your luxury yacht. Spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant souks or relaxing aboard as the crew prepares for departure.
- Aqaba Fortress
- Ayla Oasis
- Souk by the Sea
- Prince Hashem Street
- Anchorage
- Aqaba Port Marina
- Dining
- Ali Baba Restaurant (local seafood)
- DAY 02
Cedar Pride Wreck & Japanese Garden
Sail to the iconic Cedar Pride wreck, a sunken cargo ship teeming with marine life. Later, explore the exquisite coral formations of the Japanese Garden.
- Diving the Cedar Pride Wreck
- Snorkelling Japanese Garden
- Coral exploration
- Underwater photography
- Anchorage
- Japanese Garden Anchorage
- Dining
- Onboard chef prepared BBQ
- DAY 03
Wadi Rum (via Tala Bay)
Motor south to Tala Bay, then embark on an overland excursion to the majestic Wadi Rum desert. Experience a Bedouin camp and stunning desert landscapes.
- Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
- Overnight at a Bedouin camp (optional)
- Star gazing
- Lawrence's Spring
- Anchorage
- Tala Bay Marina
- Dining
- Zarb (Bedouin underground oven cooking) in Wadi Rum
- DAY 04
Power Station Wreck & Gorgonian I
Return to the Red Sea's embrace, diving the Power Station Wreck, a site known for its vibrant soft corals. Continue to the Gorgonian I site for more reef exploration.
- Diving Power Station Wreck
- Coral reef diving
- Marine life spotting
- Snorkelling
- Anchorage
- Gorgonian I Anchorage
- Dining
- Fresh catch of the day prepared onboard
- DAY 05
Tank Wreck & Seven Sisters
Explore the unique Tank Wreck, an M42 Duster tank deliberately sunk as an artificial reef. Afterwards, discover the Seven Sisters coral pinnacles.
- Diving the Tank Wreck
- Exploring Seven Sisters reef
- Underwater sculpture park
- Relaxing on deck
- Anchorage
- Seven Sisters Anchorage
- Dining
- Mediterranean cuisine onboard
- DAY 06
Pharaoh's Island (Egypt) & Taba
Cross into Egyptian waters (border formalities permitting) to visit Pharaoh's Island, home to the Salah El-Din Citadel. Enjoy swimming in the bay near Taba.
- Salah El-Din Citadel tour
- Snorkelling near Pharaoh's Island
- Panoramic views
- Swimming in crystal clear waters
- Anchorage
- Pharaoh's Island Anchorage
- Dining
- Egyptian-inspired dinner onboard
- DAY 07
Aqaba Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast onboard as your yacht returns to Aqaba. Disembark with memories of the Red Sea's wonders and Jordan's hospitality.
- Last swim
- Duty-free shopping in Aqaba
- Relaxing morning
- Yacht disembarkation
- Anchorage
- Aqaba Port Marina
- Dining
- Farewell brunch onboard
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