Almonda Itinerary

Farasan Banks 7N

Board the vessel in time for check-in, orientation and cabin assignment. 

The departure base of the cruise is the port of Al Lith located 210 km south of Jeddah. In the spring, a few miles outside the port, it is easy to come across families of whale sharks intent on feeding on the rich plankton present below the coast in these waters. After navigation for about 3 hours, we reach the first dive sites. Dive spots that will immediately give the feeling of being in an unexplored world. The island of Mar Mar besides being a splendid dive is an excellent night mooring. Not far away are the islands of Dohra, Jadir, and Malathu and the splendid outcropping reefs of Gorgonia, Bandu, and Long reef. 

Sailing for 25 miles to the south we will come across a second reef area which includes Sha'ab Ammar, a large horseshoe shaped reef also used as a night mooring. Continuing southwards we meet the islets of Danak, Jabbara, Eagle, and the coral atolls of Mudarr, Fantasy, and Choppy, stages of spectacular diving. A common feature of all these dive sites is the incredible variety of hard and soft coral found on the plateaus as well as the massive presence of coral and pass fish. Diving on the falls of the plateaus, generally oriented to the north and south, you can witness the passage of the large pelagic fish including schools of hammerhead sharks and the tiger shark admired several times in different diving points. 

We will also pass by Mubarak reef and Marbat Al Khail which are remarkably healthy and pristine dive sites. 

The last dive at Canyon reef will close this wonderful itinerary on the edge of reality.

Disembark the vessel after breakfast. 

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.