Yanbu and Seven Sisters Liveaboards – Walls and Hammerheads
The Seven Sisters are a chain of reefs about 30 km off Yanbu, on the central coast of Saudi Arabia. Each reef is marked by a light tower, and the dive sites are named after them. The walls drop to great depth, the coral is healthy, and hammerheads are seen in most months. Liveaboards also visit the Five Corals reefs nearby.
Who the Seven Sisters Work For
Wall Divers
Shark Fans
Intermediate Divers
Some current
Photographers
Soft coral
Red Sea Regulars
You Can See
Drop-offs, Sharks and Coral
Hammerheads
Seen in most months off the walls.
Coral Walls
Hard coral and clouds of anthias down the drop-offs.
Turtles
Hawksbill and green turtles on the reefs.
Reef Life
Giant clams, groupers and snappers.
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Where You’ll Dive
Yanbu Dive Sites
Abu Galawa
A grotto from 20 m on the east side and a drop-off far below. Big groupers, barracuda and sharks.
Marker 41
A wall in the current with tuna, snappers and colourful coral.
Marker 32
A soft coral reef popular with photographers, with reef sharks at times.
Iona Wreck
One of the best-known wrecks in Saudi Arabia, near Yanbu.
The crew picks sites based on wind and current. Abu Galawa has one of the few sheltered anchorages for the night.
Our Saudi Liveaboard
The Liveaboard We Recommend for the Seven Sisters
Saudi Master
Built in 2017 for 24 guests. 7-night Five Corals & Seven Sisters trips in May and June. Park, port and fuel fees, nitrox, night dives and airport transfers are included.
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Five Corals & Seven Sisters
The Yanbu reefs: walls, hammerheads and the Five Corals reef system.
Seven Sisters & Umluj
Adds the islands of Umluj further north. See our Al Wajh & Umluj page.
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Before You Book Your Yanbu Trip
Certification for a Liveaboard
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Seasickness: What Actually Works
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Going Solo on a Liveaboard
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Only a few boats run the Seven Sisters, and the season is short. We work directly with the boat and help you choose the right week and route.
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Yanbu & Seven Sisters Questions
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