Aqaba Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Mahmood qoqazeh, hayek Mahmoud, Riaz Moolla, Tom Tak, Camelia Dobre, Fulvia Zucchia · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Jordan
- Region:
- Dubai, Arabian Gulf & Red Sea
- Coordinates:
- 29.9824° N, 35.2286° E
About Aqaba
Aqaba is a port of call in Jordan, situated in the Dubai, Arabian Gulf & Red Sea region. The city serves as a gateway to cultural and natural attractions across the area, with several nearby ports including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, and Muscat.
Visitors to Aqaba can explore a range of attractions. The Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque holds a rating of 4.7 from 1,509 reviews, making it a notable religious landmark. History enthusiasts may visit the Aqaba Museum, rated 4.1 with 329 reviews, or take in Arab Revolt Plaza, which has a 4.2 rating from 3,216 reviews. Nature lovers can experience the Aqaba Bird Observatory, a dedicated bird watching area rated 4.1 based on 360 reviews.
Parks and Gardens
AlHafayer Park is a popular park and garden destination, rated 4.0 with 5,450 reviews, offering green space and recreational opportunities for cruise passengers exploring the port.
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Qaṣabah al-'Aqabah is one of the districts of Aqaba governorate, Jordan.
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Things to do in Aqaba on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Mahmood qoqazeh · via Google Maps Park and Garden
AlHafayer Park
4.0 (5,450) 55.8 km from port
Near: Aqaba Fort (110 m) · Arab Revolt Flagpole (139 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Great place with many markets and rest6around.” — Alaa Nayfeh
- 4 · “AlHafayer Park is one of Aqaba’s most pleasant waterfront green spaces, offering a relaxing atmosphere with beautiful views of the…” — Dani Baal
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Photo: Emad Moghrabi · via Google Maps Plaza
Arab Revolt Plaza
4.2 (3,216) 55.8 km from port
Near: Arab Revolt Flagpole (41 m) · Aqaba Museum (60 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Good view in Aqaba gulf And good choice for visitors” — Suha Salameh
- 5 · “I haven’t been to Aqaba for few years but I just visited and i’m really happy about the changes this…” — Issa Sawalhi
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Photo: Mohamed Aborich · via Google Maps Mosque
Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque
4.7 (1,509) 55.1 km from port
Elegant, white-marble mosque with an ornate, colonnaded interior, a vast dome & a serene courtyard.
Near: Hashem Son's (30 m) · Cham Palace Restaurant (33 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “The mosque is located in the heart of Aqaba with spacious properties and indulging serenity. Lovely by all means with…” — Ghada Salem
- 5 · “This mosque is by far one of the best. Boasting a grand design, with separate quarters for males and females…” — Muteeb Arif
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Photo: M. Salamah · via Google Maps Bird watching area
Aqaba Bird Observatory
4.1 (360) 51.0 km from port
Near: معبر وادي عربه :العقبه (412 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- 5 · “Beautiful scenery though wasn't the best time of the year to visit. I loved the fact that Aqaba has variety…” — Ghada Salem
- 5 · “This is a really special spot. In less than an hour we saw lots of interesting birds and it was…” — Sunflower
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History Museum
Aqaba Museum
4.1 (329) 55.7 km from port
Archeological museum featuring artifacts from this port locale, including 7th-century stone tablets.
Near: Aqaba Fort (60 m) · Arab Revolt Flagpole (60 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- 5 · “Very informative about the Arab Revolt and the formation of Jordan and Syria as independent states.” — Robert Gordon
- 5 · “The cradle of the Great Arab Revolt and the residence of Sharif Hussein bin Ali, a beautiful place that tells…” — Abdullah Widyan
Map of Aqaba and nearby attractions
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