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The Undiscovered Red Sea — Saudi Arabia Liveaboards

Uncrowded reefsFarasan BanksHammerheads & whale sharks
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The Saudi coast was closed to visitors for decades, and only opened in 2019 — so this is the Red Sea almost no one has dived. Think the same warm water and healthy coral as the classic Red Sea, but remote, uncrowded, and full of discovery. A liveaboard is the only way to reach its best reefs.

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The Saudi Red Sea’s Highlights

Farasan Banks reef, Saudi Arabia Red Sea

Farasan Banks

A vast, remote maze of pristine reefs and islands.

Hammerhead shark in the Saudi Red Sea

Hammerheads

Schooling sightings around Seven Sisters & the Banks.

Whale shark in the Saudi Red Sea

Whale Sharks

Seasonal giants, best from December to May.

Diver over reef and wreck, Saudi Red Sea

Wrecks & Reefs

Healthy coral walls and historic Red Sea wrecks.

Big-animal season runs roughly December to May, when cool upwelling draws hammerheads, whale sharks, and mantas — while the reefs dive well year-round. The Farasan Banks are remote and liveaboard-only, and some southern itineraries suit divers with a little experience. Message us and we’ll match your dates.

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Book a cabin on a scheduled Seven Sisters or Farasan Banks liveaboard — the simplest way to dive Saudi’s Red Sea.

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Take the whole boat for your group and explore the uncrowded reefs on your own itinerary and schedule.

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Why BookDiveBoat for Saudi Arabia?

Saudi’s Red Sea is one of diving’s true frontiers — remote, newly opened, and reached by very few boats. We work with a trusted liveaboard and crew who know these waters, and help you pick the right route and season so you get the most from an uncrowded, off-the-map Red Sea trip.

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Saudi Arabia Liveaboard Questions

What makes diving in Saudi Arabia special?
Saudi’s Red Sea coast only opened to tourism in 2019, so it remains one of diving’s last frontiers: the same warm water and healthy coral as the classic Red Sea, but remote, uncrowded, and rarely dived, with frequent big-animal sightings.
What are the Farasan Banks?
The Farasan Banks are a vast area of thousands of small reefs and islands stretching along Saudi’s southern Red Sea coast. They are remote and reached almost exclusively by liveaboard, known for pristine coral, reef walls, and sharks.
When is the best time to dive in Saudi Arabia?
Reefs dive well year-round, but the big-animal season runs roughly December to May, when cool upwelling brings schooling hammerheads, whale sharks, oceanic whitetips, and mantas.
Do I need to be an experienced diver?
Many sites suit a range of levels, and the Almonda is equipped for divers of all abilities. That said, the remote southern Farasan Banks can have current and depth, so some itineraries suit divers with a little experience.
Where do Saudi liveaboards depart from?
Seven Sisters itineraries typically depart from Yanbu, while Farasan Banks expeditions leave from Al Lith, around 200 kilometres south of Jeddah. Flights arrive into Jeddah, and transfers are usually arranged by the operator.
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