Umluj and Al Wajh Liveaboards – Northern Saudi Red Sea Islands
Umluj and Al Wajh are on the northern Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, north of Yanbu. More than 100 small islands sit offshore, with white sand, shallow lagoons and fringing reefs. Visibility is often very good, and very few divers come here yet. Liveaboards visit Umluj on routes that also include the Seven Sisters.
Who Umluj Works For
Explorers
Very few divers
All Levels
Shallow reefs
Snorkelling Partners
Photographers
Clear water
Red Sea Regulars
You Can See
Islands, Reefs and Clear Water
Islands & Reefs
Reefs that drop off right next to the islands.
Turtles
Often seen in the shallows, with dugongs on rare days.
Healthy Coral
More than 200 types of coral.
Few Divers
Reefs that see almost no other boats.
Ready for the northern islands?
Where You’ll Dive
What You Dive Around Umluj
Umluj Islands
Fringing reefs around more than 100 small islands, with clear, shallow water.
Island Lagoons
Sheltered shallows for easy dives and snorkelling.
Seven Sisters
The reef chain off Yanbu on the same route. See our Yanbu & Seven Sisters page.
Al Wajh
Further north, with soft coral and remote sites that very few divers have seen.
This coast is only starting to open to divers, so the crew picks the sites each trip.
Our Saudi Liveaboard
The Liveaboard We Recommend for Umluj
Saudi Master
Built in 2017 for 24 guests. 7-night Seven Sisters & Umluj trips in May. Park, port and fuel fees, nitrox, night dives and airport transfers are included.
View boat →Umluj or the Farasan Banks?
Seven Sisters & Umluj (May)
Islands, clear shallows and the Yanbu walls in one week.
Farasan Banks (Jan–Apr)
The remote south, with sharks and deep walls. See our Farasan Banks page.
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Before You Book Your Umluj Trip
Going Solo on a Liveaboard
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Seasickness: What Actually Works
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How to Choose a Liveaboard
Read more →Why BookDiveBoat for Umluj?
Very few liveaboards visit Umluj, and only on certain weeks. We work directly with the boat and tell you which dates include the northern islands.
FAQ
Umluj & Al Wajh Questions
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When can I dive Umluj by liveaboard?
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Can I see dugongs?
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