Seven Sisters is named after a cluster of seven coral pinnacles that rise from the sand in shallow water, each one its own miniature ecosystem packed with life. It is a relaxed, colourful site that works equally well for training, fun dives and macro photography.
The story of Seven Sisters
The 'sisters' lie within a protected area of the Aqaba marine park, where careful management has kept the coral pinnacles thriving. Their shallow depth and sheltered position have made them a long-standing favourite for skills practice and for divers easing back into the water.
Marine life & what you'll see
Each pinnacle hosts its own community: cleaning stations where wrasse service larger fish, glassfish swirling around the coral, and crocodilefish or scorpionfish resting on the sand between the towers. The variety packed into a small area makes it a brilliant site for spotting and photographing small subjects.
Diving Seven Sisters
With most of the action shallower than 10 metres, Seven Sisters is ideal for beginners, students and anyone who prefers a long, easy, no-stress dive. Calm conditions and short distances between pinnacles mean you can explore several 'sisters' in a single relaxed dive.
Highlights
- Seven shallow coral pinnacles, each full of life
- Protected marine-park site, great for training
- Cleaning stations, glassfish and camouflaged predators
- Easy, shallow and superb for macro photography
Diving conditions & best time
Aqaba offers some of the calmest, most accessible diving in the Red Sea, and Seven Sisters is no exception. Water temperatures stay comfortable year-round, from about 21°C in winter to 27°C in summer, and visibility commonly runs 15–40 metres. Seven Sisters is a shore & boat dive, so it can be enjoyed across most of the year; the calm gulf rarely sees big swell, and we dive it in small guided groups with all equipment available.
Who can dive Seven Sisters?
Seven Sisters is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners and students. If you have never dived before you can experience it through a Discover Scuba session or as part of your Open Water course; certified divers of any level are welcome.
Diving Seven Sisters with Aqaba Dive Academy
When you dive Seven Sisters with Aqaba Dive Academy you join a small, guided group led by PADI- and CMAS-certified instructors who know the site intimately. All scuba equipment can be included, and we can combine Seven Sisters with other nearby Aqaba dive sites on the same trip. New to diving, or ready to go deeper? Ask us about the right course — from beginner Open Water to Advanced and beyond.
Plan your trip to Aqaba
Seven Sisters lies just minutes from Aqaba's South Beach, on Jordan's Red Sea coast. Aqaba has its own international airport (King Hussein International) and is an easy drive from Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum, so a dive here fits neatly into a wider Jordan itinerary. Diving runs year-round — bring sun protection, your certification card and logbook, and we will take care of the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Seven Sisters reaches < 10 m, and is always dived within the limits of your certification with a guide.
Seven Sisters is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners and students. If you have never dived before you can experience it through a Discover Scuba session or as part of your Open Water course; certified divers of any level are welcome.
Seven Sisters is accessed shore & boat with Aqaba Dive Academy.
Yes — Seven Sisters is suitable for beginners and students under the supervision of our instructors.
Highlights include: Seven shallow coral pinnacles, each full of life; Protected marine-park site, great for training; Cleaning stations, glassfish and camouflaged predators.
Diving in Aqaba is possible year-round thanks to its mild climate and relatively warm water; Seven Sisters is comfortable in every season, and our team is happy to arrange the best time for your visit.
You can book online through our booking page or contact Aqaba Dive Academy directly; we will match the dive to your certification and arrange equipment and guiding.
