Cable Canyon - Jordan Diving

Site Overview

Cable Canyon is a thrilling drift diving site featuring a deep fissure in the reef structure that drops to beyond forty metres creating a dramatic underwater canyon environment with vertical walls gorgonian covered surfaces and strong current that concentrates pelagic marine life. The canyon walls are studded with gorgonian fans black corals and soft coral communities that thrive in the nutrient rich current flowing through the narrow passage. Schooling barracuda reef sharks and various pelagic species use the canyon as a hunting corridor taking advantage of the concentrated prey species trapped in the current flow. The drift dive experience through the canyon is one of the most exhilarating in Jordan with the current carrying divers through the narrow passage while the walls provide constant visual reference and marine life observation opportunities. The depth range extends beyond recreational limits at the canyon floor so divers must manage their depth carefully while enjoying the spectacular scenery. The site represents one of Jordan and the Red Sea most compelling underwater destinations combining rich marine biodiversity with the distinctive geological and cultural heritage. Divers consistently praise the exceptional visibility healthy marine ecosystems and the professional guiding services provided by local operators. The underwater topography creates varied habitat zones supporting an extraordinary range of species from tiny macro critters to large pelagic predators patrolling the blue water beyond the reef edge. Conservation efforts by local communities have ensured the long term health of the reef systems.