7-Day Aqaba Reefs Yacht Charter: Red Sea Diving & Desert Wonders
Embark on an extraordinary Aqaba Reefs yacht charter, a journey through the vibrant underwater world and ancient landscapes of the Red Sea. Your week begins in Aqaba, Jordan's only coastal city, where turquoise waters meet dramatic desert cliffs. This Red Sea yacht charter promises world-class diving amidst kaleidoscopic coral gardens and intriguing wrecks, interspersed with cultural excursions ashore. Imagine gliding across the glass-like surface, the desert winds carrying whispers of history, before plunging into a kaleidoscope of marine life. Each day brings a new discovery, from pristine reefs to Bedouin hospitality.
Scroll to explore ↓
- 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
Knowledge graph
Where this route sits in the ecosystem
Destinations, berths and yachts connected to this itinerary — each with the reason for the link.
Destinations on this route
An itinerary is defined by the places it visits
- Aqaba Reefs Yacht Charter
Contract relationship visits -> destination recorded by the ecosystem spec; rationale normalized by Phase 2.
- Aqaba Yacht Charter
Neighbouring destination in the same ecosystem, reachable on this route
- Tala Bay Yacht Charter
Neighbouring destination in the same ecosystem, reachable on this route
Berths on this route
The berths the route actually calls at
- Aqaba south reef yacht access
Berth or call on this route
- Aqaba Hub Berths
Berth available on this leg of the route
- Tala Bay Marina
Berth available on this leg of the route
Build a week from this itinerary — every related page
Continue with the destinations, itineraries, marinas and practical guides that are most closely related to this page.
