Almonda Liveaboard, Saudi Arabia

Modern dive liveaboard offering five-star service and quality safety facilities in Saudi Arabia

from$304 /day

per person

Overview

Spacious modern motor yacht with a sleek and stylish design
Action-packed itineraries in the Red Sea’s newest dive destination
Safety-conscious details such as free nitrox and rescue systems
Enjoy high standards of service from a passionate liveaboard operator

Almonda is an elegant modern motor yacht offering high-standards of service in one of the Red Sea’s newest dive destinations, Saudi Arabia. Each exploratory voyage allows discerning divers to see the Red Sea in a new light, complete with all the iconic experiences, but minus the crowds. Boasting a range of five-star facilities, this spacious and stable liveaboard promises maximum comfort as it cruises Saudi’s under-explored coastline. Throughout the trip, guests will have access to luxurious amenities, including a hot tub, alongside safety-conscious details such as free nitrox and rescue systems – bringing peace of mind to even the most demanding of divers.

Number of cabins:12
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:12:1
Group booking discounts

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21Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Farasan Banks 7N
18 dives
from $1,976
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
21 Dec 2024
06:00 PM
Al-Lith
Jeddah Airport: JED
Return
28 Dec 2024
09:00 AM
Al-Lith
Jeddah Airport: JED
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Night dives
Nitrox
Kayaks or SUPS
Internet
Laundry service
Transfers
Park and port fee
Fuel surcharge

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Gratuities - US$80 per person
Equipment rental
Diving courses
Land excursions

Highlights
Circular week-long trip around the Farasan Banks
Explore unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
Night dive Sha'ab Ambar, a huge horseshoe-shaped reef
Dive with the cruising pelagics of Mar Mar Island
Spot tiger sharks and schools of hammerheads

Day 1:
Board the vessel in time for check-in, orientation and cabin assignment.

Day 2-6:
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.

Day 7:
The last dive at Canyon reef will close this wonderful itinerary on the edge of reality.

Day 8:
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.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
0% deposit - required to secure reservation.
100% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
30 days or less prior to departure - 100% of the booking price.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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28Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Farasan Banks 7N
18 dives
from $1,976
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
28 Dec 2024
06:00 PM
Al-Lith
Jeddah Airport: JED
Return
04 Jan 2025
09:00 AM
Al-Lith
Jeddah Airport: JED
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Night dives
Nitrox
Kayaks or SUPS
Internet
Laundry service
Transfers
Park and port fee
Fuel surcharge

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 50%
Gratuities - US$80 per person
Equipment rental
Diving courses
Land excursions

Highlights
Circular week-long trip around the Farasan Banks
Explore unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
Night dive Sha'ab Ambar, a huge horseshoe-shaped reef
Dive with the cruising pelagics of Mar Mar Island
Spot tiger sharks and schools of hammerheads

Day 1:
Board the vessel in time for check-in, orientation and cabin assignment.

Day 2-6:
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.

Day 7:
The last dive at Canyon reef will close this wonderful itinerary on the edge of reality.

Day 8:
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.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
0% deposit - required to secure reservation.
100% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
30 days or less prior to departure - 100% of the booking price.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Cabins

Lower deck twin cabin
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Lower deck double cabin
Queen size bed
2 people
Non shareable
Master suite
Queen size bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

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Overview

Choose your trip

Farasan Banks 7N

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What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

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Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Lower deck twin cabin

Lower deck double cabin

Master suite

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