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Red Sea — Aqaba · boat-or-shore

Cedar Pride

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Aqaba South Coast

29.40000°N, 34.97000°E

A 74 m Lebanese freighter scuttled off Aqaba in 1985, lying on its side under soft corals and an easy reach from shore or boat.

Depth
9–27 m
Vis
20–25 m

23–27 °C

Current
mild
Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
29.40000°N, 34.97000°E

Approximate position from published sources.

Entry / access
boat-or-shore

After a fire in the port of Aqaba in 1982, the Cedar Pride was sunk in 1985 as an artificial reef. She lies on her port side between about 9 and 27 m, with the crow's nest and coral-covered stern rails among the favourite photo spots. Qualified divers can enter the engine room and cabins, while others circle the hull.

Difficulty
beginner

Open Water for the shallower hull; deeper sections and interior need further training

Best season
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Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

  • medium · Interior penetration (engine room, cabins)

Marine life

Typical: lionfish, anemonefish, turtle, anthias, giant frogfish

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Questions people search

How deep is Cedar Pride?

9–27 m.

Is Cedar Pride suitable for beginners?

beginner — Open Water for the shallower hull; deeper sections and interior need further training

Sources

Where sources disagree

Max depth 25 m (Girls That Scuba) vs 27 m (DIVE Magazine, The Underwater Club); interior described as open to all levels (DIVE Magazine) vs experienced divers only (Girls That Scuba).

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