Almonda Liveaboard, Saudi Arabia
8.7 Fabulous - Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
“Everything about the trip exceeded expectations. ”
Highlights
The Almonda is a spacious 40mtr/131ft liveaboard in the Red Sea that can accommodate 24 guests in 12 independently air-conditioned staterooms. There are 2 master staterooms with queen beds, 8 Deluxe staterooms with twin beds, and 2 double cabins, each with a queen bed. Every stateroom has a private bathroom and shower, a porthole window, and a hair dryer. There is also a 32-inch TV in each stateroom with a selection of 400 movies, TV shows and documentaries. Guests can also plug their computers into the TV screen to edit underwater pictures and videos.
The Almonda is spacious and comfortable, with a large salon and sun deck. It also has a hot tub, sun loungers, deck chairs, and a bar. There is also an air-conditioned salon on the sundeck with a 50” flatscreen TV. There is also a big restaurant and bar on the main deck. The experience aboard the Almonda includes all meals, snacks and beverages, as well as a variety of nightly entertainment such as diving and fish identification presentations, movies, games and more. There is also a small library of books for exchange onboard, as well as fish identification books for reference. Every diver gets their own equipment box, and there is Nitrox on board. The diving platform is very spacious, and for more distant dive sites, there are 2 Zodiacs available.
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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 (354 SAR per activity), Local Transfers (559-1,254 SAR per trip), 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).
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Almonda Reviews
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- 8.7 Fabulous
- Vessel 8.2
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.6
- Diving 8.5
- Value 8.1
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- 8.0 Very good
- Lubna H
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Qatar
Amazing Trip
Stayed on here for the 10 nights trip. We did 27 dives, 2 of which were night. We had a lovely time. The crew were all really helpful and made everything easy and comfortable. The chef was great and the food was very good, and Amr was attentive without being overbearing. The dive guides, Jessica, Tore and Lee were fantastic and patient, friendly, and down-to-earth people who clearly loved what they do. We were very lucky with the dive conditions and saw a large school of hammerheads and silky sharks, which was amazing. A few dive sites were completely dead though, so highly recommend removing them from the itinerary. Safety was unquestionable, and the organization was smooth. The team was kind enough to wait for me at the airport when I got stuck for an hour before I could get out, which I really appreciated. We didn't need to go all the way to Al Lith port as they managed to dock the boat in Jeddah - not sure if this is always the case. The rooms were fine, though the mattress was a bit too hard for my back. I was in pain the first couple of days until I added a cover under me, which helped a bit. Common areas were comfortable and versatile, whether we wanted to sunbathe, read, or watch a movie. The vibe on board was friendly, fun, and relaxed. There were plenty of snacks, maybe even too many and we had to control ourselves to stop grabbing them. The medical kits were well stocked, which was reassuring, and the captain was professional and gave us a very smooth trip.
- Recommended for
- Dives. Space. Staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Marek P
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Poland
amazing trip
Everything was great
- Recommended for
- best liveaboard i have attended so far
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- 9.2 Superb
- Sirko A
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Germany
Great two weeks
The second week was also an absolute pleasure for us. Diving at great spots, absolutely fantastic food and the helpfulness and friendliness of the crew made the week an event that will be remembered The Almonda itself is already getting on in years and this is also visible in some places. In this context, however, a stay in the dock is still on the agenda in 2025... We will then be able to compare it on our next tour. 😉
- Recommended for
- Supply. Dive. Friendliness on board.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Izabela K
- Germany
Good safari on simple boat
The dives were really awesome except for the first day and the last day. The guides now know the diving area very well, one has been in Saudi Arabia for three years. There were tiger, silk and hammerhead sharks to see and beautiful reefs similar to those in Egypt.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Eat. Diving.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Roland R
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Switzerland
Cosy and impressive
Cozy diving group, food, except for a Longimanus unfortunately no big fish and due to the weather no night dives
- Recommended for
- Only dive boat. Drift dive and dropoff. Intact underwater landscape.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Rense S
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Netherlands
Great week of diving at beatifull reefs in KSA
The reefs were very beatifull and are untouched. Finding hamerheads, a devil-ray and the many other sharks during our dives were great highlights of our trip
- Recommended for
- The pristine reefs, the crew, great food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Susan P
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United Kingdom
Super reefs
Everything about the trip exceeded expectations. The reef diving was excellent, and devoid of the usual features associated with overdiving.
- Recommended for
- Professional, safety focused guides and crew.. Excellent and varied reef diving. Also lovely Wreck,Iona.. As no other liveaboard or dayboats at the dive sites, the sites were quiet, with undisturbed life..
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- 9.2 Superb
- Emanuela B
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Italy
My first liveaboard on Almonda, stunning exeperience
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing my first liveaboard on Almonda, and it was truly amazing. From the moment I stepped on board, the crew was available and always smiling, creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Their great organization and flexibility made the entire trip smooth and enjoyable. The food on Almonda exceeded my expectations. Each meal was delicious, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared, making every dining experience a delight. Dives were nice despite the season, the corals were beautiful and marine life on and off due to hot water temperature which is notmal in July. Overall, my time on Almonda was exceptional. The combination of a fantastic crew, superb organization, delightful food, and stunning coral reefs made it an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Almonda to anyone looking for a liveaboard adventure.
- Recommended for
- amazing crew and food. beautiful corals despite we chosee to go during no pick season. organization and flexibility.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Manuela P
- Switzerland
Great experience in the red sea
Great experience, the only weak point had been the dive guides a little to pushy during the dives (we were mostly dive pros so no need to be controlled)
- Recommended for
- The Staff. Dive sites. Food.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Friderico G
- Italy
Awesome Marine Life and Pristine reefs
The reefs are pristine, corals are in amazing conditions, sharks, tuna, diverse marine life. The guides Ahme and Magdie were amazingly experienced and made the diving safe and nice. The crew is super friendly and nice. Food very nice.
- Recommended for
- guides, pristine reefs, no crowd
