Boat Trip in Aqaba: Red Sea, Lunch and Swimming (2026 Prices)
In Aqaba, three formats share the boat trips: the 2-hour glass-bottom boat (about 33 USD, with snorkelling and access to a paid beach), the 4-hour snorkelling trip with buffet (from 88 USD) and the 2-hour sunset trip (from 24 USD). A private boat for 6 people costs from 336 USD. Prices found on platforms in October 2026; they are not official and what is included (lunch, transfer) changes from one listing to another. For diving, see diving and snorkelling in Aqaba; for the rest of the town, Aqaba.
Highlights
The glass-bottom boat
An hour of coral viewing from the boat and about 40 minutes of guided snorkelling, at the Tank, the sunken aeroplane and the Japanese Garden according to one listing.
The departure from the marina
Most 4-hour trips leave from Ayla Marina, around 10-11 am, with two snorkelling stops.
Lunch on board
A buffet is served on some packages after the second stop; it is not always included, so check before paying.
Practical info
Tips
- Compare what is included: glass-bottom boat with snorkelling and a day on a paid beach (2 hours, about 33 USD); 4-hour snorkelling trip with buffet (about 88 USD, hotel pickup according to the listing); sunset trip with a meal (2 hours, about 24 USD); private boat with snorkelling and lunch (1.5 hours, about 336 USD for 6 people); private luxury cruise (3 hours, from 1,760 USD for 8 people). Prices are per person unless stated otherwise.
- Reviews are mixed: some praise the clear water, the turtles and the buffet, others regret unguided snorkelling or a boat designed for divers. Ask whether there is a guide in the water and whether the return to the hotel is included.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and water. Avoid booking on your last day if your flight or transfer is tight: the time can change the day before.
- To combine with the desert, see Wadi Rum and which tour and camp to choose. To sleep: where to stay in Jordan.
How to get there
Departures are in Aqaba, mostly at Ayla marina; some packages offer a free shuttle from the town centre or a hotel pickup. Aqaba is about 4 hours from Amman and 1 hour from Wadi Rum. See Aqaba.
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