Seven Sisters

Seven Sisters is a natural reef site in Aqaba, Jordan, built around seven main coral pinnacles plus an additional side cluster, all sitting in under 10 metres of water. The reef is easily accessed from shore or by boat, starting at 5 metres and descending to around 20 metres, with entry just 10 metres from the shore. Its shallow depth makes it well suited to beginner divers, snorkellers, and freedivers, though experienced divers regularly return for long, repetitive dives and report something different each time.

The pinnacles themselves are vibrant with corals and sponges, and the site is considered a strong choice for underwater photography. Blennies, damselfish, butterflyfish, and barracuda are commonly seen throughout the reef, and the coral clumps support a wide range of invertebrate life. Larger species are relatively uncommon here, but the density of smaller reef life across the pinnacles is the draw.

Nearby and closely associated with Seven Sisters is a submerged M42 Duster anti-aircraft tank, scuttled by the Jordanian Royal Ecological Diving Society in 1999 after being cleaned by the military. It sits at roughly 6 metres depth and is now covered in soft corals and sponges, home to schools of fish, starfish, shrimp, and crabs, making it accessible to snorkellers and beginner divers alike. Current at the site is light, visibility is great, and conditions overall are forgiving.