Dive sites · Aqaba
Eel Garden
One of the largest garden eel colonies in the Red Sea, plus black corals and a famous pinnacle.
Access
Shore or boat
Depth range
6 – 35 m
By boat from Aqaba
about 35 min
About this dive site
Named after the garden eels living in the sand and grass here, one of the largest populations in the Red Sea. Stay still and they come out. A sandy slope runs down to 20 m, with a fantastic display of black corals and several small pinnacles.
One of the pinnacles has a reputation for unusual marine life, including Maurice the moray eel and his cleaner shrimp Jacques. If you stay still he will give you an underwater manicure.
Best for: All levels, photographers
Type: Recreational
Dive it with us
Join our daily boat trips and shore diving, or ask us to build a day around this site. Check the price list for what is included.
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