Stonefish Diving

Stonefish Diving operates from a beach-side installation in Aqaba, Jordan, providing a direct gateway to the diverse marine ecosystems of the Red Sea. The centre is geared towards both those looking to begin their journey through formal training and experienced divers seeking to explore the region's famous wrecks and reef systems.

The location allows for easy access to boat departures, making it a practical base for multi-dive days. From shallow, sun-drenched reef flats to deeper wreck penetrations, the area offers a wide range of environments for every type of diver.

The team at Stonefish Diving consists of passionate professionals dedicated to the NAUI standards of training and safety. They cater to a diverse international clientele, with instruction and guidance available in English, Arabic, German, and Russian.

Whether you are completing your first certification or planning a technical excursion, the instructors focus on professional guidance. The centre is well-equipped to manage everything from introductory sessions to guided exploration dives.

Stonefish Diving is an affiliated NAUI centre, offering a structured progression for new divers. Their curriculum includes the NAUI Introduction to Scuba for those wanting to experience the sensation of buoyancy, as well as the full Open Water Diver course.

Training is conducted with a focus on the NAUI standards, ensuring that students build a solid foundation of skills and safety protocols before moving on to more advanced reef or wreck explorations.

For those not travelling with their own kit, the centre provides full equipment hire, including BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, masks, snorkels, and fins. This allows you to dive without the burden of heavy luggage.

The facility is designed for convenience, offering a base to organise your dives and prepare for the water. For night dives, torches are available to ensure you can properly navigate the reef after dark.

The reefs are characterised by a high density of hard and soft corals, which provide the structural foundation for the local ecosystem. You will find a variety of schooling fish moving through the water column, adding constant movement to the dive sites.

The environment is a haven for diverse coral life, with vibrant gardens of hard corals and delicate soft corals covering the reef structures. These habitats support a wide array of marine life, from small reef dwellers to larger pelagic species.

Macro life and smaller inhabitants are present throughout the reef, providing plenty of interest for those who prefer to look closely at the substrate and coral heads.

The Red Sea in this region is known for its generally calm sea conditions. Visibility is typically high, ranging between 15 and 30 metres, providing excellent sightlines for both wreck and reef diving.

While the area is largely characterised by calm waters, divers should be aware of moderate currents when visiting deeper sites like the Cedar Pride wreck.