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🦈 Exotic destination for Advanced divers Only.
Airport arrival/departure:
Jeddah/Jeddah (Port:Al-Lith/ Al-Lith)
8 nights/7 days aboard
Saturday-Saturday
Minimul level:
AOWD PADI or similar (up to 30M deep)
Best for:
Whale shark, tiger shark, hammerhead shark, deep dives, drop off.
Dive the Farasan Banks – pristine and untouched area. Big fish, wall and blue dives await you on this winter Saudi scuba diving itinerary. This is the place that Jacques Cousteau during his first expedition to the Red Sea in 1963 aboard the Calypso described as one of the most fascinating and unspoiled areas on the planet.
Discover the untouched beauty of the Farasan Banks, starting from the port of Al Lith. This itinerary takes you through rarely explored reefs, volcanic formations, and remote islands shaped by wind and sea. Encounter whale sharks, hammerheads, and tiger sharks in pelagic-rich waters, and dive among coral-covered walls rising from the depths. Between dives, explore emerald lagoons and sandy shores where turtles nest and seabirds gather. A journey where every site reveals a part of the Red Sea that remains wild and preserved.
You are expected to see whale sharks, hammerheads, tiger sharks, reef white, reef black tip, mantas, turtles and a variety of hard and soft corals.
Be among the first generation of divers to explore Saudi Arabia’s Farasan Banks — a destination once documented by Cousteau, now open for those who seek true exploration.
Why to dive on Farasan Banks Saudi Arabia itinerary?
Rare marine encounters:
Whale sharks, hammerheads, tiger sharks, turtles, and reef sharks observed in natural behavior zones.
Shark Encounters in Untouched Territory:
Dive where few have dived before — spot hammerheads, tiger sharks, reef sharks, and even whale sharks in their natural hunting zones, far from crowded routes.
Unexplored Vertical Walls from 300m Depth:
Experience dramatic drop-offs formed by ancient volcanic craters, with blue-water dives perfect for AOWD-level depth training and pelagic action.
Adventure with Purpose in Virgin Waters:
Be among the first generation of divers to explore Saudi Arabia’s Farasan Banks — a destination once documented by Cousteau, now open for those who seek true exploration.
Luxury liveaboard available for Saudi Arabia exploration.
Comfortable accommodation for 24 guests in 12 spacious staterooms: 8 deluxe cabins with two twin beds, 2 double cabins with a queen bed, and 2 master suites with a queen bed. In the large restaurant, there is a fine buffet three times a day. Snacks and drinks are available around the clock. There is plenty of room to relax in the salon, a partially covered outdoor area, and on the large sun deck. Equipped with a Jacuzzi, deck chairs, and generous seating. For diving, there are 12-liter tanks, weight belts, Nitrox and weights available. Each diver has his own box for his equipment. The diving platform is very spacious. For more distant dive sites there are 2 Zodiacs available.
Saturday Arrival to Jeddah international airport. Transfer to Al-lith port. Sunday – Thursday
We begin the day with early morning navigation. After approximately three hours at sea, we arrive at our first dive sites. One of the highlights is Mar Mar Island, offering both a stunning dive and a calm anchorage for the night.
From there, we explore the nearby islands of Dohra, Jadir, and Malathu, as well as the outcropping reefs of Gorgonia, Bandu, and Long Reef, each offering diverse marine life and healthy coral systems.
Continuing south, we reach a second reef zone that includes Sha’ab Ammar, a large horseshoe-shaped reef that also serves as an overnight mooring point.
Further along our journey, we dive around the islets of Danak, Jabbara, and Eagle, and explore the coral atolls of Mudarr, Fantasy, and Choppy—all known for their rich biodiversity and unique underwater formations.
Across these plateaus, divers will encounter an impressive variety of hard and soft corals, along with dense populations of reef and pelagic fish. On the outer drop-offs, typically facing north and south, it’s common to witness schools of hammerhead sharks, and with some luck, even tiger sharks, which have been spotted regularly at several dive points.Friday Dive Canyoun Reef , Back to the port of Al-lith. Saturday After Breakfast, Transfer to Jeddah Airport for final departure.
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