Explore on your own rating
The big sights are hours away.
Where ships dock
- Aqaba cruise terminal (south of town)
Getting to town
Aqaba town is a taxi ride. Petra is about 125 km (2 hours each way); Wadi Rum about 60 km (1 hour).
Tours or pre-booked drivers; don't try Petra and Wadi Rum in one day.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD).
Entry: Arriving by sea at Aqaba, visitors get a free Aqaba Special Economic Zone visa provided they leave within a month through the same border (ASEZA). Petra entry is separate (or via the Jordan Pass). Passport valid 6+ months (Visit Aqaba / U.S. Embassy Amman, checked Oct 2026).
Top sights nearby
- Petra (full day)
- Wadi Rum (half day)
- Red Sea snorkeling
Beaches
- South Beach (snorkel)
Safety & tips
- Petra involves miles of walking in heat.
- Bring cash for tips and drinks.
- Book ship tours for guaranteed return.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Petra is 2+ hours away; use a guaranteed-return tour.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.