Dive-site story
Located in the Aqaba Marine Park, Rainbow Reef features a gently sloping coral ridge that descends toward deeper sandy channels. The reef structure takes its name from the wide spectrum of hard and soft coral colonies carpeting the slope, particularly large formations of cabbage and brain corals. Divers navigate along the contour of the reef crest before exploring coral pinnacles that rise from the deeper seabed.
Extensive cabbage coral formations and brain corals sheltering juvenile reef fish
Calm entry conditions sheltered within the Gulf of Aqaba
Night diving opportunities where Spanish dancers and hunting moray eels emerge
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable combination of warm water and mild air temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sea anemonefishAmphiprion bicinctus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sea goldiePseudanthias squamipinnis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spanish dancerHexabranchus sanguineus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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