Laila One Back in Aqaba
After a complete rebuild from bottom to top our dive boat has finally arrived back in Aqaba. She has a new extended dive deck giving ample space for 16 divers to kit up. The sun deck on top have also been extended - so plenty of space to rest between dives. A new deck level toilet has been fitted. With an engine rebuild and complete rewiring she now cruises at 12 knots piloted from a new flying bridge.
See more photos of the boat
Everette Moves to Honduras
Everette has found a new job as a Course Director in Roatan with
Subway Watersports, we wish Everette all the very best with his latest career move. The experience he gained with us will help him be successful in his future diving career where he will be responsible for all the professional level training and running Instructor Development courses every month.
Everette's career with Dive Aqaba
Underwater Wedding
After James proposed to Erin at New Year in Wadi Rum they decided to exchange vows underwater on the last day of diving on their holiday. Once again Ashraf performed the ceremony underwater and organised the grooms party. Enas helped the brides party get ready. When everyone was appropriately attired they all entered the water. Omar and Rod were the official photographers.
see the pics...
Engagement In Wadi Rum
Former staff members and friends of Dive Aqaba,
Erin Steward &
James Catchpole got engaged in Wadi Rum when James popped the question over the new years celebrations. They have both been visiting for several years and gained their Divmaster certifications with us completing our internship programme. So it was appropriate for James to pop the question here in Jordan.
New Courses for 2010
You will now be able to complete a TDI Pelagian Mod One course in Aqaba at anytime. A good idea if you are thinking of purchasing a unit. Also in 2010 we will be able to teach a new technical DSAT Advanced Wreck Diver course including penetration beyond the light zone and deeper than recreational depths.
...more on the Pelagian
more about the Advanced Wreck course...
Photos of the year 2009
All the voting have now finished for the Photos of the Year 2009. This year we added some new categories. Best Diver Shot, Best Wreck Shot, Best Fish Shot and Best Invertebrate shot. For the 2010 competition we have also added Best Technical Diving Shot, Best Wide Angle Shot and Best Macros shot.
see the winning photos...
Everette Leaves Dive Aqaba
After working with us since 2005 we wish Everette all the very best with his latest career move. The experience he gained with Dive Aqaba will help him be successful in his future diving career. He will be working with another ex-team member
Shadi and managing the Aqaba International Dive Centre conducting courses from the shore.
Everette's career with Dive Aqaba