Cruise terminals & berths
Marsa Zayed / Aqaba cruise facilities
Berth is ship- and date-specific
Supplied terminal record · coordinates pending verification
Can I make it back?
Enter your all-aboard time and how long it takes to get back to the ship (see the walking/driving times on the map).
Start heading back by 16:10
You have about 14 h 46 min to explore.
Estimate only. Always follow your ship's announced all-aboard time; traffic and tender queues can add delays.
Port essentials
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Popular tour companies
Well-known global operators with tours in Aqaba. Each link opens their own page with their current prices and availability — we don't quote their rates here, so nothing you see is out of date. Always check the tour returns before all aboard.
Viator
Tripadvisor's tours marketplace
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GetYourGuide
Tours, tickets and skip-the-line entry
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Shore Excursions Group
Cruise-timed shore excursions
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ToursByLocals
Private tours with local guides
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Klook
Activities and attraction passes
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Live local guide
Know Aqaba before you step ashore
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Prices, hours and availability are confirmed at the linked source.
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Getting around from the pier
On foot
From Aqaba Cruise Terminal the central streets are a 10–20 minute walk. Port areas are busy and well policed; the usual care with bags in crowded markets is enough. Note your ship's all-aboard time — it is local port time, not ship time.
Free
Taxi
Metered taxis wait outside the terminal and fares are regulated and inexpensive. Ride-hailing apps work in the main cities.
Pay in JOD — Around 10% is normal in restaurants, and small tips for drivers and guides are appreciated.
Port shuttle
Most ships run a complimentary or low-cost shuttle from the berth to the terminal gate or town centre; check the daily programme for the last return time.
Free or a few JOD return
Money & language
Local currency is JOD. Cards are accepted in restaurants and larger shops. Carry small notes for market stalls, taxis and craft studios; the nearest ATMs are usually at the terminal gate or on the first shopping street. The main language is Arabic, and English is widely understood around the port. Free Wi-Fi is common in terminal buildings and cafes; an eSIM data plan is the cheapest way to stay online ashore (country dialling code +962).
Metered taxis wait outside the terminal and fares are regulated and inexpensive. Ride-hailing apps work in the main cities. Most ships run a complimentary or low-cost shuttle from the berth to the terminal gate or town centre; check the daily programme for the last return time.
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