Freediving in Jordan
Jordan's only coastline is the Red Sea at Aqaba — about 27 km of warm, generally calm water that opens onto one of the world's best natural training environments for freediving. This page is a country-level overview: who freedives here, where, and how to get certified.
Why Jordan for freediving
The Gulf of Aqaba is a narrow, deep arm of the Red Sea hemmed in by mountains on both sides. That geometry produces water that is warm year-round, often glass-clear, and deep enough for serious depth training within a short distance from shore. Wind tends to be light in the mornings, and the bay configuration gives sheltered training sites even when the open sea is choppy.
Where freediving happens — Aqaba & Tala Bay
All freediving in Jordan happens in or near Aqaba. The most popular training base is Tala Bay, a marina enclave south of the city centre, used by most AIDA schools in the country including ours. Sites range from sheltered house reefs to wreck and reef walls that drop into open water.
Getting certified in Jordan
Jordan Freedivers is an AIDA freediving school based in Aqaba. We teach the full AIDA International curriculum — AIDA 1 (one day, to 10 m), AIDA 2 (three days, to 20 m), AIDA 3 (four days, to 30 m), and the AIDA 2+3 intensive pathway that combines both certifications into a single seven-day trip. All courses are taught at Tala Bay by an AIDA instructor.
Freediving in Jordan — questions
Where can you freedive in Jordan?
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Jordan's freediving happens on its Red Sea coastline in Aqaba — the country's only stretch of sea. Most schools, including Jordan Freedivers, operate out of Tala Bay, a marina enclave south of Aqaba city with calm, warm water year-round.
Do you need a permit to freedive in Jordan?
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Recreational freediving with a certified instructor or AIDA school does not require a personal permit. Diving in protected areas of the Aqaba Marine Park is regulated, and your school handles access as part of any course or guided session.
What's the best time of year to freedive in Jordan?
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Aqaba is divable year-round. Water temperature ranges roughly from the low 20s°C in winter to high 20s°C in summer. Wind is generally lightest in spring and autumn, which many freedivers consider the most comfortable seasons.
Is Jordan a good destination for learning to freedive?
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Yes. Aqaba's combination of warm water, generally calm Red Sea conditions, and depth accessible close to shore makes it well suited to AIDA 1, 2, and 3 training. It's also a compact destination — you can complete a full AIDA 2+3 path in a single trip.
Plan a freediving trip to Jordan.
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