The Red Sea Underwater Observatory presents the different kinds of fish and corals living in the Gulf od Aqaba-Eilat. The observatory is situated along the western shore, about four km from the top of the bay. The observatory enjoys the visit of over 300,000 tourists a year both from Israel and abroad. A visit to the observatory lasts approx. 2 hours. There are many attractions that expose the great underwater life of the bay.

Attraction # 1- The underwater aquarium The aquarium is situated 6 meters below water level and is accessible by crossing a 100-m. bridge. A small pass connects two observation rooms; one displays a reef, otherwise known as "The Japanese Gardens", and the other displays the deeper side of the bay, exposing different kinds of fish and corals. Visitors can stay underwater for hours watching through a number of windows. Each window exposes different underwater scenes, depending on the time of day and the season. Due to the fact that the observatory does not feed the fish and corals, a natural habitat has developed, attracting many kinds of animals who feed on corals, and these animals become the food of other creatures. At the top of the Observation Tower there is a balcony overlooking four countries surrounding the bay: Israel, Egypt, Saudi-Arabia and Jordan.
Attraction #2 - Aquarium, museum/ Red Sea Coral Aquarium, museum- 38 different aquariums displaying over 500 species of fish, corals, sponges and spineless creatures that live in the Red Sea. All the aquariums on display are natural growth habitats for the underwater creatures living in them. In the entrance there is a display of "stuffed" sharks and other large fish, which were captured at sea, as well as a fossil reef, which presents different species from previous eras. Red Sea Coral- A big round aquarium, which contains 350,000 liters of water, which is pumped from the sea, 24 hours a day, all year long. The Aquarium is an exact copy of the real Red Sea reef, and the visitors can enjoy the fascinating display for an extended time.
Attraction #3- Boat rides- "Reef Pearl" and "Coral 2000" · Reef Pearl- a boat that sails along the park's coastline departing from the marina on the north shore. The boat passes over the coral reef on the way to the observatory, exposing the underwater life through a transparent glass floor. · Coral 2000- A boat sailing in the park's water from which you can look at the beautiful reef, including the Japanese Gardens through a personal window, while enjoying explanations about the underwater life.
Attraction #3- Boat rides- "Reef Pearl" and "Coral 2000" · Reef Pearl- a boat that sails along the park's coastline departing from the marina on the north shore. The boat passes over the coral reef on the way to the observatory, exposing the underwater life through a transparent glass floor. · Coral 2000- A boat sailing in the park's water from which you can look at the beautiful reef, including the Japanese Gardens through a personal window, while enjoying explanations about the underwater life.
Attraction #3- Boat rides- "Reef Pearl" and "Coral 2000" · Reef Pearl- a boat that sails along the park's coastline departing from the marina on the north shore. The boat passes over the coral reef on the way to the observatory, exposing the underwater life through a transparent glass floor. · Coral 2000- A boat sailing in the park's water from which you can look at the beautiful reef, including the Japanese Gardens through a personal window, while enjoying explanations about the underwater life.
Attraction #3- Boat rides- "Reef Pearl" and "Coral 2000" · Reef Pearl- a boat that sails along the park's coastline departing from the marina on the north shore. The boat passes over the coral reef on the way to the observatory, exposing the underwater life through a transparent glass floor. · Coral 2000- A boat sailing in the park's water from which you can look at the beautiful reef, including the Japanese Gardens through a personal window, while enjoying explanations about the underwater life.