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Aqaba

hello can you tell me please how and where can i find the scheduled cruises from Aqaba to Taba to spend there 4 days and come back the same way ..the safest trip to be,,the dates i want 25 till 28 of October.

As a woman traveling on her own, are there any specific dos and don'ts I should think about when traveling to Aqaba? I'll be there for a week over Christmas with two goals: sun/relaxing and visiting Petra. I've never been to this region before...

Hi, We are spending two days (christmas and boxing day) at Tala Bay and want to snorkel. We have snorkelled in Greece / Turkey and have our own masks/tubes. Our travel company tell us we must pay £24 a day for the privilege... I am wondering, can you just go to the hotel or public beach and enter the water? or is it only by jetty? Since we're on a shoe string budget and there's five of us, is there any way I can get access for £5 a head??? Thanks guys, Kerry

I am considering booking a Thomas Cook trip to Aquba jan 7th. The main purpose of the trip is sunbathing and swimming. If we stay at one of the budget hotels not having a private beach the whole trip costs like nothing. But we also have to use the public beach, or pay to use the resorts beaches. What is the public beach like? Restaurants, sun beds, locals/tourists etc. The hotels to choose between are Captain’s, Days Inn and Mina. Any suggestions which one to choose? I think my favorite is Captain’s, but it is hard to know from pictures. Thanks

Hi guys, We want to visit Aqaba and stay in a nice hotel, for a few quiet days. We want to have a relaxing days, Some diving (we both are divers) 1. Any experiences with the Dive clubs there ? 2. Any recommendation for a nice hotel ? Thanks in Advance, Sharon. Read more: VT Forum temporarily unavailable

Hi to all. In September I will be staying in Taba (Sea Star Hotel) my wish is to travel to Wadi Rum for the day or even stay overnight. I have used the border crossing at Taba into Israel a couple of times and a few years ago I took the ferry from Taba Heights on a day package trip to Petra rum by my holiday company which I enjoyed very much. On my visit this time I would like to go from Taba through both the Egypt/Israel border crossing and then through the Israel/Jordanian border crossing, I feel I will be ok during this part of my journey with Taxis ect unless anyone has information to the contrary. Once through the border and into Jordan what is the best way to get to Wadi Rum? Should I get a taxi direct and then get the same driver to return me to the border later that day? Can the Taxi driver take me into Wadi Rum? Or only to the visitors centre? Can I get a trip from the visitors centre into the Wadi for the day or can I get one staying overnight under the stars/camping? Returning to Egypt the following night? I will be travelling on my own so not sure if this ends up costing much more, I am willing to go by 4x4 or camel into Rum. I am a keen photographer and this location is on my to do list before I die, everything I have ever read about Wadi Rum makes me shake with excitement so any tips or advice from members will be most welcome. Thanks Carl

Hi! We are thinking about going to Jordan for a week in January. Our choice is between a 4-star hotel in Tala Bay or a 3-star hotel in Aqaba. We would appreciate the calmness of Tala Bay but is it maybe a bit boring? Can you go out for a cheap fastfood there at all or are there just hotel restaurants? Maybe it would be better to stay in Aqaba, even though the hotel is not at all close to the beach. Any advice? /Sara

Does anyone have a email contact of Jordan Flower Hotel in Aqaba? I can't find it in internet... thanks ilaria

hello this will be my first time diving what would be the 2 best diving places in aqaba? i would like to see sea horses, whale shark (will be there mid june) turtles, and octopous, also where is the best place to find a resnable price disposable camera in aqaba that can be used underwater and is the store open past 6pm on thursdays to get the camera and how much do they usually cost there? also where is a good place to get the film developed quick onto a cd that can be taken out of the cd and be put up on my computer thanks

Hi there, How difficult is it to visit Eilat from Aqaba? We've been in Eilat some fifteen years ago and would love to visit again for a day during our stay in Jordan. I know there are ferry crossing from Aqaba to Taba in Egypt but I don't find reliable information for a border crossing Jordan/Israel. Way back in the mid 90's it was a real pain the a** to visit Aqaba from Eilat, with long lines at the border and waiting times that could be as long as half a day. I'm wondering if the situation has changed in the meantime. Anyone?

Hey all, A friend of mine and I should be going to Nuweiba/Egypt from Aqaba/Jordan on the 12th of DEc which is also the return time of people making pilgrimage to mecca. You think we could book tickets? We were told we can't book in advance..I would apprecite it if anyone gives me a clue about this cause otherwise we would juist fly from Amman/Jordan instead of going all the way to Aqaba. Thanks

Dear All, We are 4 friends trying to get to Aqaba from Nuweiba by ferry. We are 2 Egyptians, one French and one American. We have been told that it's not easy for Egyptians to cross to Aqaba. Is this true? One more thing, does anyone know a travel agency here in Egypt that can help me book the ferry tickets? THANK YOU SO MUCH! Sue

i am looking for a suitable hotel to stay in in Aqaba in early october that will be suitable for a 14 year old boy, activites etc, and proximity to the sea, with good facilities.

does anyone know of the coral beach hotel in aqaba, whether its a good hotel for family with a 14 year old boy. if the price is reasonable. and access to the sea.

I am planning to go to Aqaba in June and I have couple questions. Diving: I have found some info on the new diving club called Aqaba Adventure Divers Dive Center. have you heard about it? Is it good, bad, ok? Accomodation: I am looking into staying at the Captains Tourist Hotel. Any feedback on that one? And what would you advice, does it make sense to do a prior reservation or just on the spot? any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I would like to drive my car from cairo to petra through taba. I would like to drive my car all the way to petra and back to cairo. I would like to know whether it is possible to take my car from taba to aqaba by ferry / barge and then drive to petra and back to cairo through the same route. my car has a egyptian number plate. is it possible? please help

Hi, We will be in Eliat and want to drive a rent a car from Eilat to Aqaba. Is there a one day visa available at the boarder crossing. Is this the best way to get there for a day trip. Thank You Don & Emily

Does anyone know of a ship (other than the major cruise lines) that travels the Suez from Aqaba/Sharm/Taba or other ports in that area? I want to spend some time in Petra and Sharm as well as Alexandria and none of the major lines allow enough time in port. I am trying to locate a small specialty ship, likely locally owned.

Does anybody if there is a ferry from Aqaba to Nuweiba and from Nuweiba to Aqaba? does it work on summer only or also on March ? Costs ? time tables ? any website to check ? Thanks in advance !

how much cost a taxi between Aqaba and Eilat. Are there Taxis to use? Have i to change the taxi on the border ? thx

Hi, can anyone help.. I am ariving in Aqaba (for the first time) at the end of October, travelling with a friend and two children; 1. has anyone any suggestions about a hotel in Aqaba, estimated prices etc?? 2. How long does it take to get to Petra and realistically what is the best method and what are the costs, when one only has a day to see Petra? 3. the same question for Wadi Rum,(I have read about the necessary guides in Jordan Jubilee!) Any other suggestions/information, much appreciated. Thanks Jenny

Hi, can anyone help.. I am ariving in Aqaba (for the first time) at the end of October, travelling with a friend and two children; 1. has anyone any suggestions about a hotel in Aqaba, estimated prices etc?? 2. How long does it take to get to Petra and realistically what is the best method and what are the costs, when one only has a day to see Petra? 3. the same question for Wadi Rum,(I have read about the necessary guides in Jordan Jubilee!) Any other suggestions/information, much appreciated. Thanks Jenny

Hello to everybody! Would you be so kind as to share your impressions about AQABA and it's diving? It would be great if you describe all the dive sites you visited, what is most interesting and exciting about them! I would be thankful to get some photos as well! Thanks to all!!! :))

Hello, I need some suggestions as to where my family could stay for a week in Aqaba during the month of July? If anyone knows of any vacation apt./villa rentals or suites (Hotels) please let me know ASAP. Also I would also appreciate any recommendations for Amman Jordan as we plan to travel there too. We 3 adults and 2 teens. Thanks for your needed help!! britucson

Hello, I need some suggestionas to where my family could stay for a week in Aqaba during the month of July? If anyone knows of any vacation apt./villa rentals or suites (Hotels) please let me know ASAP. Also I would also appreciate any recommendations for Amman Jordan as we plan to travel there too. We 3 dults and 2 teens. Thanks for your needed help!! britucson

Does anybody here know how much cost ferry from Aqaba to Nuweiba and from Nuweiba to Aqaba? Thank you!

We are considering booking a trip to Jordan and the tour we like best uses the Jordan Suites Hotel in Aqaba. I'm failing to find much info on the web about the hotel. Has anyone stayed there, got any comments. I know its a 2* hotel but that's about all! Don't even know where in Aqaba - how close to the beach it is etc. Would be grateful for any help Thanks

Does anyone know where is this Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority(ASEZA) office is? How far is it from the city center(and which direction)? I will get the free ASEZ visa, but I have to report-in the ASEZA office within 48 hours after I enter Jordan. Many thanks.

Hi everyone, Does anyone know of any Real Estate Agents in Aqaba?I can't find anything on internet! I would appreciate contact details/web site. I am looking for a detached villa in Aqaba to buy. Thanks very much!

My husband and I booked a holiday in Moevenpick resort and I would really appreciate any info about it. I am mostly interested at drink prices at the resort as well as the prices of meals in hotel restorants. Are they much more expensive than in other bars and resorants in Aqaba? Any info on this would be great as we still have no idea how much pocket money we should bring... Thanks a lot