Blog : 2025-09-16

Cedar Pride vs C130 Hercules: Which Aqaba Wreck Should You Dive First?

Cedar Pride (1985 freighter, 10-28m) vs C130 Hercules (2017 aircraft, 12-17m). Compare depth, experience, marine life and photo ops.

Two purpose-sunk icons sit 400m apart. Both are beginner-friendly on the outside, yet very different.

Depth: 10-28m
Level: Open Water and above
Life: Turtles, frogfish, barracuda
Photo: Hull draped in soft coral

Depth: 12-17m
Level: All levels + snorkelers
Life: Pufferfish, morays
Photo: Intact fuselage

Which First?

First wreck ever? C130 - shallower, brighter. Want coral + history? Cedar Pride - 40 years as reef. Most guests do both in one day.