Farasan Banks Liveaboards – Remote Saudi Red Sea Reefs
The Farasan Banks are a huge area of small reefs and islands off the southern coast of Saudi Arabia. The Red Sea here is the same warm, clear water as in Egypt, but almost no other boats come. Walls drop into deep blue water, with large sea fans, black coral and sharks. You can only dive the Banks by liveaboard.
Who the Farasan Banks Work For
Red Sea Regulars
Something new
Intermediate Divers
Some current
Shark Fans
Photographers
Healthy coral
Quiet-Trip Seekers
Few boats
You Can See
Sharks, Walls and Empty Reefs
Hammerheads
In the blue off the outer walls.
Remote Reefs
Thousands of reefs and very few divers.
Whale Sharks
Best chances in April.
Coral Walls
Clouds of anthias on the drop-offs.
Ready for the Farasan Banks?
Seen on a Recent Trip
A Taste of Saudi Arabia
A short look at diving in Saudi Arabia. From May, the same boat moves north to Yanbu and the Seven Sisters.
Where You’ll Dive
What You Dive in the Farasan Banks
Outer Walls
Walls dropping into deep water, with sea fans up to 3 m across, black coral and sharks in the blue.
Sheltered Reefs
Shallow reefs inside the Banks with clownfish, moray eels and ghost pipefish.
Channels & Sandy Flats
Reef sharks, rays and big fish where the current runs between the reefs.
Remote Islands
Small sandy islands with reefs that very few divers have seen.
The Banks have thousands of reefs and some are still being explored, so the crew picks the sites each week.
Our Saudi Liveaboard
The Liveaboard We Recommend for the Farasan Banks
Saudi Master
Built in 2017 for 24 guests. Weekly 7-night Farasan Banks trips from January to April. Park, port and fuel fees, nitrox, night dives and airport transfers are included.
View boat →Farasan Banks or Seven Sisters?
Farasan Banks (Jan–Apr)
The remote south: hammerheads, deep walls and whale sharks in April.
Seven Sisters (May–Jun)
Reef chains and drop-offs off Yanbu. See our Yanbu & Seven Sisters page.
Want a special offer for the Farasan Banks?
Message us directly — January and February trips currently have the biggest discounts.
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Before You Book Your Saudi Trip
Your First Liveaboard
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Certification for a Liveaboard
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What to Pack for a Liveaboard
Read more →Why BookDiveBoat for the Farasan Banks?
Saudi Arabia has only recently opened to dive tourism, and few boats run the Farasan Banks. We work directly with the boat, check your dates and help with the visa and flights to Jeddah.
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