7-Day Tala Bay Yacht Charter Itinerary: Red Sea Diving Adventure
7 planned days, starting at Tala Bay Marina, Aqaba and finishing at Tala Bay Marina, Aqaba. Stops include Tala Bay Marina, Aqaba, Cedar Pride Wreck, Aqaba, Japanese Garden, Aqaba, Yamanieh Coral Reef, Aqaba Marine Park, Tank Wreck, Aqaba 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
- Tala Bay Marina, Aqaba
- Final planned stop
- Tala Bay Marina, Aqaba
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Yacht welcome and briefing
- Day 1Swimming in Tala Bay
- Day 1Sunset cocktails on deck
- Day 1Exploring Tala Bay amenities
- Day 2Scuba diving the Cedar Pride Wreck
- Day 2Snorkelling over the reef
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
Tala Bay Marina, Aqaba
Your luxury yacht awaits at Tala Bay Marina. Settle in, enjoy a welcome briefing, and prepare for your Red Sea adventure. Spend the afternoon swimming in the clear waters near the marina.
- Yacht welcome and briefing
- Swimming in Tala Bay
- Sunset cocktails on deck
- Exploring Tala Bay amenities
- Anchorage
- Tala Bay Marina
- Dining
- De Soto Restaurant, Tala Bay
- DAY 02
Cedar Pride Wreck, Aqaba
Head north to the famous Cedar Pride Wreck, an artificial reef teeming with marine life. Enjoy your first dive among the vibrant corals and schools of fish that call this sunken ship home.
- Scuba diving the Cedar Pride Wreck
- Snorkelling over the reef
- Underwater photography
- Lunch on deck overlooking the site
- Anchorage
- Near Cedar Pride Wreck
- Dining
- Yacht's private chef
- DAY 03
Japanese Garden, Aqaba
Discover the stunning Japanese Garden, known for its pristine coral formations and rich biodiversity. This site offers excellent conditions for both diving and snorkelling, revealing a colourful underwater landscape.
- Diving the Japanese Garden
- Encountering diverse fish species
- Relaxing on a secluded beach nearby
- Paddleboarding in calm waters
- Anchorage
- Japanese Garden Anchorage
- Dining
- Beach BBQ prepared by crew
- DAY 04
Yamanieh Coral Reef, Aqaba Marine Park
Explore the protected Yamanieh Coral Reef within the Aqaba Marine Park. This area boasts some of the healthiest and most vibrant coral ecosystems in the Red Sea, perfect for extended underwater exploration.
- Snorkelling the shallow reef
- Advanced diving opportunities
- Observing rare marine species
- Evening stargazing from the yacht
- Anchorage
- Yamanieh Beach Anchorage
- Dining
- Yacht's private chef
- DAY 05
Tank Wreck, Aqaba
Visit the unique Tank Wreck, a submerged M42 Duster anti-aircraft tank creating an intriguing artificial reef. This site is popular for its unusual structure and the marine life it attracts.
- Diving the Tank Wreck
- Exploring the surrounding reef
- Photography of the wreck
- Relaxing on deck with a book
- Anchorage
- Near Tank Wreck
- Dining
- Casual dinner onboard
- DAY 06
Gorgonian II, Aqaba
Discover Gorgonian II, a site famed for its magnificent gorgonian fan corals and diverse fish populations. Enjoy a final day of spectacular diving before heading back towards Tala Bay.
- Diving among large gorgonian corals
- Identifying various fish species
- Farewell dinner on the yacht
- Recap of diving adventures
- Anchorage
- Gorgonian II Anchorage
- Dining
- Gala dinner on the yacht
- DAY 07
Tala Bay Marina, Aqaba
Enjoy a final breakfast onboard as you prepare for departure from Tala Bay Marina. Reflect on your incredible Red Sea diving journey and the wonders discovered beneath the waves.
- Leisurely breakfast on deck
- Last swim in the bay
- Departure from yacht
- Souvenir shopping in Tala Bay
- Anchorage
- Tala Bay Marina
- Dining
- Breakfast onboard
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