7-Day Wadi Rum Gate Yacht Charter Itinerary: Red Sea Exploration
7 planned days, starting at Aqaba and finishing at Aqaba & Wadi Rum Excursion. Stops include Aqaba, Yemeniya Reef, Pharaoh's Island (Jazirat Faraun), Taba Heights, Coral Beach Nature Reserve 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 & Wadi Rum Excursion
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Aqaba Fort
- Day 1Aqaba Archaeological Museum
- Day 1Souk by the sea
- Day 1Stargazing from deck
- Day 2Snorkelling with parrotfish
- Day 2Diving the Cedar Pride Wreck
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
Your luxury yacht awaits in Aqaba, Jordan's only coastal city. Settle into your vessel and enjoy the evening views of the city lights and the surrounding mountains.
- Aqaba Fort
- Aqaba Archaeological Museum
- Souk by the sea
- Stargazing from deck
- Anchorage
- Aqaba Marina
- Dining
- Ali Baba Restaurant (local seafood)
- DAY 02
Yemeniya Reef
A short cruise south brings you to Yemeniya Reef, a vibrant underwater paradise renowned for its untouched corals and diverse marine life. Spend the day exploring the clear waters.
- Snorkelling with parrotfish
- Diving the Cedar Pride Wreck
- Paddleboarding in calm waters
- Sunset cocktails on deck
- Anchorage
- Yemeniya Reef Anchorage
- Dining
- Onboard chef's barbecue
- DAY 03
Pharaoh's Island (Jazirat Faraun)
Cross into Egyptian waters to reach Pharaoh's Island, home to the Salah El Din Citadel. Explore the ancient fortress and enjoy the panoramic views of the Gulf of Aqaba.
- Explore Salah El Din Citadel
- Snorkelling around the island
- Photography of the desert landscape
- Historical guided tour
- Anchorage
- Pharaoh's Island East Bay
- Dining
- Bedouin-style dinner ashore (arranged)
- DAY 04
Taba Heights
Anchor off Taba Heights, a serene Egyptian resort town. Enjoy the amenities, relax on the beach, or indulge in some watersports in a sophisticated setting.
- Beach club access
- Golf course (optional)
- Spa treatments
- Jet skiing
- Anchorage
- Taba Heights Marina
- Dining
- El Fawakheer (authentic Egyptian cuisine)
- DAY 05
Coral Beach Nature Reserve
Return to Jordanian waters and discover the protected Coral Beach Nature Reserve. This area boasts some of the most pristine coral formations in the Gulf of Aqaba.
- Guided snorkel tour
- Underwater photography
- Marine life identification
- Relaxation on a secluded beach
- Anchorage
- Coral Beach Anchorage
- Dining
- Fresh catch of the day prepared onboard
- DAY 06
Japanese Garden
Visit the famous Japanese Garden, a renowned dive and snorkel site named for its terraced coral formations resembling a Japanese landscape garden. The clarity of the water is exceptional.
- Scuba diving among soft corals
- Glass-bottom boat excursion
- Observing sea turtles
- Sundowners with mountain views
- Anchorage
- Japanese Garden Anchorage
- Dining
- The Captain's Dinner onboard
- DAY 07
Aqaba & Wadi Rum Excursion
Disembark in Aqaba and embark on an unforgettable land excursion to Wadi Rum, the 'Valley of the Moon'. Explore the dramatic desert landscapes before your departure.
- Jeep tour of Wadi Rum
- Camel riding (optional)
- Visiting Lawrence's Spring
- Traditional Bedouin lunch
- Anchorage
- Aqaba Marina
- Dining
- Khubza & Seneya (traditional Jordanian restaurant)
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