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Built in 2017 to a high standard, the Almonda is a spacious 40m/131ft luxury liveaboard designed for premier scuba diving adventures in the Saudi Arabian Red Sea. Accommodating 24 guests across 12 well-appointed, air-conditioned staterooms, the vessel offers a perfect blend of comfort and exploration. Guests can enjoy a fine buffet served three times daily, snacks available 24/7, and relaxing amenities including a sun deck with a Jacuzzi, a cozy indoor salon, and a bar. Divers are well-catered for with personal equipment storage, 12L tanks, Nitrox availability, and two Zodiacs for easy access to world-class dive sites like the Farasan Banks and Seven Sisters. Whether you are seeking vibrant coral walls, shark encounters, or pristine, untouched waters, the Almonda provides an unforgettable base for your Saudi Red Sea expedition.
| DATE | ROUTE | PRICE | CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|
26
Sep | Seven Sisters & Umlajj 6D/7N |
SAR 9750
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Included: VAT, Park, Port and Fuel Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Night Dives, Nitrox, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Local Transfers, Nitrox Course (760 SAR per trip), Private Dive Guide (3,750 SAR per trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (760-1,520 SAR per trip).
Toys vary by boat β weβll help match you with the right setup for your group
Lengths
39.9 m
Width
8.57 m
Type of Boat
Liveaboard
Year of Building
2017
Speed
10 knots
Max. Guests
24
Fuel Capacity
16,000 litters
Water Capacity
14,000 litters

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Almonda gave us two very different ways to experience Saudi Arabia's Red Sea. Seven Sisters and Five Corals offered well-known reefs near Yanbu with plateaus, walls and pelagic possibilities, while Farasan Banks felt more remote and island-focused. The boat was comfortable, the diving operation was organised and the team never made promises that nature could not guarantee.
Conditions varied from site to site. Some dives were relatively calm, while others had enough current to require a quicker entry and more careful positioning. The guides checked the water and changed the plan when needed.
Choppy Reef had some unusual black coral formations and colourful sponges along the wall. It was the kind of dive where photographers could easily spend too much time concentrating on one small area.
The crew quickly learned where everyone stored their equipment. By the second day, tanks were ready and the whole preparation routine felt very smooth.
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