Saudi Red Sea is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking, untouched coral reefs and thriving marine biodiversity, making it a dream destination for scuba divers. With over 1,200 species of marine creatures, including 15% of rare fish species, and around 500 diving spots, Saudi Red Sea is the perfect setting for an unforgettable diving adventure. Beyond the vibrant corals, the region is emerging as an exciting new destination for wreck diving, with recent discoveries of historic shipwrecks.
Featuring rare marine species, crystal-clear visibility, and historic shipwrecks, the Saudi Red Sea offers an uncrowded and pristine underwater experience.
Shipwrecks to Explore:
- The Cable Wreck: This British cable-laying ship sunk near Abu Tair Island in the 19th century and has since been encrusted with corals making it a thriving artificial reef, ideal for both beginner and advanced divers to explore.
- Ann Ann Wreck: This still-largely intact 105-meter cargo ship located in the Abu Faramish area has become home to schools of snapper, barracuda and jacks.
- Boiler Wreck: Located within Farasan Banks, remains of an old steamship are scattered on a reef, where pelagic can be seen frequently swimming around it.
Unique Marine Life:
- Red Sea Anthias: Divers may frequently see these flame-colored, striped fish that are unique to this region, often seen darting in colorful swarms throughout Ras Mohammed National Park and the Strait of Tiran.
- Whale Sharks: Between the months of February and May, these gentle giants can occasionally be seen feeding near the surface in Jabal Al-Lith Island.
- Sea Turtles: Five of the seven sea turtle species can be seen throughout the Four Sister Islands and Umluj due to its unique hydrology and isolation.
With excellent visibility, warm water temperatures year-round, and optimal conditions between October and May, the Saudi Red Sea is fast becoming one of the most unspoiled and exciting dive destinations on the planet.
Access Information
Truly, it has never been easier to visit Saudi – visa initiatives have been continuously developed, with the eVisa program now including 66 countries and special administrative regions, and the GCC residents visa and 96-hour Stopover Visa. UK, US, or Schengen visa holders, as well as residents of the UK, US, or European Union countries, are eligible for the instant eVisa.
Saudi is currently connected to 175 destinations, more than halfway to our target of 250, with 14 new international routes launched in 2024.
Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi and a member of SkyTeam airline alliance, British Airways and WizzAir operate routes between Saudi and the UK, with flights operating from London-Heathrow, London- Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester with flights to Jeddah and Riyadh and Neom Bay. British Airways resumed operation between London to Jeddah on Nov, 2024 with 5 weekly flights set along the daily operation between Riyadh & Heathrow.
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