Saudi Arabia
The journey begins with arrival in Jeddah, where guests are met and transferred toward Yanbu to board the DUNE Arcadia. Once on board, divers are welcomed by the crew, assigned their cabins, and briefed on the boat's facilities and safety procedures ahead of the week's adventure.
The second day starts with a check dive, giving divers the chance to adjust their equipment and get comfortable with the water conditions before heading toward the main dive sites. This dive is an important step before the more advanced wall and blue-water diving that awaits in the days ahead.
The boat reaches the Seven Sisters Reef, an area famed for its hammerhead shark sightings and relatively untouched coral formations. Dives here reveal schools of barracuda, snapper, and dogtooth tuna along the reef walls, with the occasional chance of encountering tiger sharks in the blue.
A second day is spent exploring this remarkable reef system, this time focusing on Abu Galawa, considered one of the most beautiful dive sites in the Yanbu area. Divers can explore underwater caves and dramatic drop-offs, home to an impressive variety of marine life.
The second day at Umlajj continues the exploration of this remote area, with dives at additional sites selected based on current and visibility conditions, allowing divers to make the most of this untouched corner of the Red Sea.
The second day at Umlajj continues the exploration of this remote area, with dives at additional sites selected based on current and visibility conditions, allowing divers to make the most of this untouched corner of the Red Sea.
The seventh day features the final dive of the trip, giving divers one last opportunity to enjoy the underwater world before the boat begins its return journey to Yanbu. The rest of the day is spent relaxing on board and reflecting on the week's diving highlights.
On the final day, the trip concludes with disembarkation at Yanbu. Guests are transferred to Jeddah, where they have free time to explore the city before heading to the airport for their return flight home.
CMAS 2** or Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) with a minimum of 50 dives is required.
On board, both local cuisine and
international menus will be served.
Passengers are greeted at the airport by a
DUNE Egypt representative, holding a “DUNE”
sign. The meeting point will generally be just
outside the arrival hall after the baggage
claim and customs clearance area. You have
the possibility of getting airport assistance
with visa issuance for an extra fee.
