How deep is Cedar Pride?

Cedar Pride has a depth range of 7–26 metres (23–85 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Cedar Pride?

Cedar Pride is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water (Advanced or wreck specialty recommended for penetration) certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Cedar Pride?

The best time to dive Cedar Pride is typically Year-round; water warmest June-October. Morning light best for photography.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Cedar Pride?

Divers at Cedar Pride in Jordan commonly report sightings of Soft corals, Glassfish (sweepers), Lionfish, Moray eel, and Sea urchins. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoth

Cedar Pride

Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Open Water suggested7–26 m depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Cedar Pride at a glance

Cedar Pride is a intermediate both dive site in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan with depths of 7–26 m (23–85 ft). The best time to dive is typically Year-round; water warmest June-October. Morning light best for photography.. Divers commonly see Soft corals, Glassfish (sweepers), and Lionfish. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago

0.1 mwaves — under half a meter expected

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Site hazards: Penetration/overhead environment in the two cargo holds; depth to 26 m; an air pocket in the rear hold should be treated with caution; reef-edge entry over rocks at some shore access points.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu

Sun9:00–20:00

Mon6:00–20:00

Tue6:00–20:00

Wed6:00–20:00

Thu6:00–20:00

Fri6:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:30 · Sunrise 5:56 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 18 km from site · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Soft corals, Glassfish (sweepers), Lionfish

Best time: Year-round; water warmest June-October. Morning light best for photography.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

No seasonal history for this site yet — historical marine data is still being aggregated.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Soft coralsCommonly seen
Glassfish (sweepers)Commonly seen
LionfishCommonly seen
Moray eelCommonly seen
Sea urchinsCommonly seen
Spanish dancer nudibranchOccasionally seen
Green sea turtleOccasionally seen
Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
Soft coral crabOccasionally seen
Cleaner shrimpCommonly seen

Amblyeleotris guttata recorded here Jun (2 records)
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Amphiprion ocellaris recorded here Jun (2 records)
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Aulostomus maculatus recorded here Jun (2 records)
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Caranx ignobilis recorded here Jun (2 records)
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Copula sivickisi recorded here Jun (2 records)
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Diadema antillarum recorded here Jun (2 records)
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Gymnothorax pictus recorded here Jun (2 records)
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Heniochus acuminatus recorded here Jun (2 records)
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Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Neptune2.5 km
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Arab Divers11.3 km
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Site details

The Cedar Pride is a cargo vessel deliberately sunk in November 1985 to create one of the Red Sea's most photogenic wreck dives, lying on its port side across two reef pinnacles at 7-26 m within the Aqaba Marine Park. It rests on its side, giving easy access to the bridge, masts and two large cargo holds, which are now heavily encrusted with soft corals and home to abundant marine life. The site suits divers of most levels and is regularly run as both a shore and boat dive.

wreck

Penetration/overhead environment in the two cargo holds; depth to 26 m; an air pocket in the rear hold should be treated with caution; reef-edge entry over rocks at some shore access points.

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