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Saudi Explorer, Saudi Arabia

  • Rating 8.5 out of 10 8.5 Fabulous
    • Nitrox available
  • from $ 195 / day
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“I saw some sea creatures that they have never seen before, quite impressive”

Adel Z, Flag of United States United States

Highlights

  • Itineraries to Seven Reefs, Five Sisters, and Farasan Bank
  • Hot Tub onboard
  • Large sun deck area

Saudi Explorer liveaboard is one of the few diving liveaboards operating along the Saudi Arabian Red Sea coast. Built in 2019 and accommodating a maximum of 20 guests in 10 double cabins, all with en-suite facilities and air conditioning. Bed types can be either double or twin style, and all cabins are located on the main or upper decks offering views outside. There is an indoor saloon area for dining and relaxing, along with a TV and bar. The sun deck is spacious and has comfortable seating and space to soak up the Saudi Arabian sunshine. On the main deck, you’ll find a large dive deck area where divers can store their dive gear and get ready to enter the water at dive sites.

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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (7 EUR per day), Gratuities (15 EUR per day), Port Fees (35 EUR per day).

Optional Extras: Airport Transfer (19-175 EUR), Hotel Transfer (19-175 EUR), Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Rental Gear.

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Saudi Explorer Reviews

  • Rating 8.5 out of 10
  • 8.5 Fabulous
  1. Vessel
    8.2
  2. Crew
    8.6
  3. Food
    9.1
  4. Diving
    8.6
  5. Value
    8.0
  • Rating 10 out of 10
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Adel Z
  • Flag of United States United States

Had a great week in Saudi

I saw some sea creatures that they have never seen before, quite impressive

Recommended for
Diving in the southern areas of the Red Sea
  • Rating 7.6 out of 10
  • 7.6 Good
  • Anne M
  • Flag of France France

Uncrowded Red Sea diving

Diving the Red Sea without any other boat around is what you get when diving Saudi Arabia. The reefs look healthy though bleaching was visible on some hard corals. The visibility was good on every dive. The water was warm at the end of December and pretty calm. Sturdy boat with good Egyptian food onboard. There were two dive guides onboard, they are in the water to try and find animals, not to look after you underwater.

Recommended for
Pristine reefs, uncrowded dive sites, Egyptian crew
  • Rating 8.8 out of 10
  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Yousef F
  • Flag of Canada Canada

All in all lovely Experience

Farsan Banks is an amazing trip. Guides do their best to ensure everyone is getting the most out of the dives based on their experience level. We’d be the only boats on the site. Hammers, reef sharks and dolphins! The organization from JED to the port could be better. Some people waited 3 hours without notice. Also no net because its quite remote you don’t see any land.

Recommended for
Marine life, Corals , No other boats

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