Dive sites · Aqaba
Death Valley
A steep valley with strong down-currents and huge fan corals.
Access
Shore or boat
Depth range
40 – 90 m
By boat from Aqaba
about 35 min
About this dive site
The site got its name because many recreational divers have got into trouble here in the strong down-current. At the bottom of the valley the depth reaches 100 m and more.
Fan corals are prolific from 40 m down, where they catch the nutrients brought up by upwelling water, and giant whip corals rise from the reef at 55 m and deeper. To the south, after crossing another gulley, you reach Walter’s Wall, which heads out south-west covered in huge fan corals. Be careful how far you go, as you could end up with a long swim in blue water completing your decompression. Recommended bottom gas: Tmx16/24.
Best for: Technical divers with trimix training
Type: Technical
Recommended bottom gas: Tmx16/24
Dive it with our tec team
Technical dives are planned with our tec team, including twinsets, blended gases and boat logistics. See the technical diving page for the training path, or call us to plan your dive.
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Kleta’s Wall
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Taiyong wreck
A crane ship discovered by the Dive Aqaba tec team in 2004, covered in soft corals.
Plan your dive in Aqaba
Call or message us on WhatsApp: +962 79 001 5103. Tell us what you want to dive and when.