Saudi Explorer, Saudi Arabia
8.5 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“The crew work very hard to help us everyday in every moments. ”
Highlights
The Saudi Explorer is a 33-meter liveaboard that accommodates up to 20 guests across 10 cabins. The upper deck features 4 flexible double/twin cabins, while the main deck offers 5 twin cabins and 1 suite with a double bed. All cabins include en-suite bathrooms and individually controlled air conditioning.
Guests can relax in air-conditioned indoor spaces, including the restaurant area with an open bar. Outdoor areas are designed for leisure and functionality, with a spacious dive deck equipped with individual gear stations, camera tables, and charging points. A shaded lounge area with seating and an outdoor bar offers the perfect place to unwind between dives, while the sun deck invites guests to soak up panoramic sea views.
Itineraries explore the reefs of the Farasan Banks, the pelagic-rich waters of Seven Reefs and Five Sisters, and embark on exploratory cruises to the remote Farasan South and Qumais Islands. In Egypt, routes include marine parks such as Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone, as well as northern wreck-focused itineraries like Ras Mohammed and Tiran. Encounters range from hammerhead sharks and dolphins to vibrant coral gardens and historic wrecks, offering unforgettable adventures.
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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
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- 8.5 Fabulous
- 22 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 8.2
- Crew 8.7
- Food 9.1
- Diving 8.7
- Value 8.0
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- 10 Exceptional
- Adel Z
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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
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Edward S
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Ireland
Biodiversity like no where else in red sea
If you want to diving in a location and be the only boat, dive unexplored reefs, get personal with hammerhead and silky sharks. This is the trip for you. Experience needed as dive can be deep.
- Recommended for
- Diving, people and remoteness
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- 9.2 Superb
- Alain P
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Italy
I'll be back!
First class cruise with spacious cabins, efficient professional staff who know how to remain discreet.The dives are well organized and supervised without having crossed a boat during the week :)
- Recommended for
- The only boat of the week!. Crew, experienced and friendly guides. Very well organized dives and transfers.
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- 7.6 Good
- Franck L
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France
Great cruise but August is not the most favorable month because the water is at 32° so less pelagics
Beautiful dives with healthy corals, lots of life, silky, grey and hammerhead sharks when they were willing to show themselves but always in depth
- Recommended for
- The dives, only boat on the sites, good atmosphere
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- 6.8 Review score
- Frank D
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Austria
A very nice experience
Relaxation far away from the stress of everyday life!!!!!!!!! Sleeping in the open air!!!
- Recommended for
- Hammerhead sharks, pure relaxation, no cell phone
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Hooman Z
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Canada
Great crew, good food, amazing dive sites.
Saw lots of Nudibranches . Only 2 dives on the first day and one dive on the last day. I wish they accommodate a bit more dives. I have lost my wallet and they helped me a lot with regards to this unrelated incident. Thanks
- Recommended for
- Remote nature, clean rooms and friendly crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ann P
- United States
Must do this trip again
Diving in Saudi was very beautiful with red, purple and orange anemones and playful clown fish. Many caves and tunnels to explore and dive masters were knowledgeable, briefings were informative and safety was a priority
- Recommended for
- Dive Sites and Dive Master knowledge. Service was incredible. Cabin was master suite and so spacious and comfortable.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Yousef F
- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Kirsi I
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Finland
Expedition type trip into pristine uncharted waters
The diving was physically harder than expected. Deep dives (35m) and strong currents, and quite often we had to swim against the current to get where we needed to be. Our efforts were rewarded by sightings of hammerheads, big schools of barracuda and jackfish. Other sharks as well. Pristine untouched reefs where literally almost no divers have visited before. We saw no other boats at all during our week at sea. The crew are from Egypt and very experienced in getting divers in and out of the water quickly and efficiently. The boat is owned by Italians, so the food was very good if you like European.
- Recommended for
- Hammerheads, no other boats at dive sites, food onboard.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Laurent B
- France
7 Days Saudi Explorer, Saudi Arabia
Very nice diving experience without overtourism in a country opening up to diving
- Recommended for
- The destination very little frequented. Life on a cruise. Wildlife.
