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Cedar Pride

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.3 12 species 32 contributors

Cedar Pride is a year-round dive destination in Jordan with 12 recorded species observations and strong coral health.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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At a glance

Activity
dive
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Common octopus

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
6.8 kn
Wave
m
Water
28.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (78%)
Now: N (358°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.56m

Next: Low at 07:00 (-0.23m)

+0.2 m0 m-0.3 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.23m ▲ 13:00 · +0m ▼ 20:00 · -0.16m ▲ 01:00 · -0.04m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.1 · high Air PM2.516 · moderate 06:26 18:40
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 13.2 7 0mm
09-20 10.7 7 0mm
09-21 8.2 7 0mm
09-22 8.8 7 0mm
09-23 9.4 7 0mm
09-24 10.3 7 0mm
09-25 11 7 0mm

About this spot

Cedar Pride offers consistent diving opportunities throughout the year in Jordan's waters. The site has documented 12 species observations, making it a reliable spot for marine life encounters. Community videos provide real-world footage of conditions and wildlife, helping divers plan their visit. The coral here shows no signs of bleaching stress, indicating a healthy reef ecosystem. Access and specific depth requirements are best confirmed with local dive operators familiar with the site. The year-round availability makes Cedar Pride flexible for trip planning, though seasonal conditions may vary. This is an established dive location with enough community engagement to suggest regular visitation.

Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Common octopus

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type B/C/D/F/G/J · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 3803km · ~875kg · €16

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 56/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 8h · with connection
  • Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery

FAQ

Is Cedar Pride good to dive year-round?

Yes, Cedar Pride can be dived throughout the year. Water conditions may vary seasonally, so check with local operators about the best conditions for your visit.

What marine life might I see at Cedar Pride?

The site has 12 recorded species observations. Community videos are available online showing typical encounters. Local dive operators can provide current sightings.

What is the coral condition at Cedar Pride?

Coral here shows no signs of bleaching stress, indicating a healthy reef. This makes it a good spot for reef-focused diving.

How do I access Cedar Pride?

Cedar Pride is not within a marine protected area, so standard access rules apply. Contact local Jordan-based dive operators for current conditions, permits, and boat operations.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

מועדון צלילה סנובה

7.9 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00

אתר צלילה -סטי"ל (24 מטר)

6 km
Dive centre

Marina Divers

6.1 km
Dive centre

אקווה ספורט

6.2 km
Dive centre

כפר הצוללים

7.6 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:30-16:00

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Cedar Pride Shipwreck Diving- Aqaba Jordan

Dive Trips

Freediving Jordan | Cargo Ship Wreck | Cedar Pride

Freediver HD

Spectacular dive at Cedar Pride wreck - Aqaba / Jordan (Sept 2022)

Markus Leppert

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/722004342/history is this area accurate? is there actually building under construction here?"

    Mateusz Konieczny · 2023-01-27
  • ""Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: "Somewhere at these places is located Paskot restaurant"."

    Tajtrdlik · 2023-04-13

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