Things to do · Destination Guide
Remote Saudi Red Sea walls and shark country, with a gentler Al Lith lagoon escape.
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The main draw is expedition scuba on offshore coral banks and isolated reefs, with deeper walls, drop-offs, shark potential and schooling pelagics. Saudi Master lists Marmar, Malathu and south-Banks reefs; DUNE offers a direct Farasan Banks cruise. Al Ahlam separately advertises first-certification local Al Lith lagoon sites. Do not apply the latter beginner assessment to the Banks.
South Gorgonian Reef
An operator-described Northern Banks fan-covered wall with corals and schooling fish; experienced diver profile, not a fixed excursion.
South West Malathu
Current-exposed outer corner described by Saudi Master for pelagic sightings; conditions can preclude dives.
Twenty Miles
Offshore Northern Banks pinnacle with a shallow top but steep surroundings and potential current; an itinerary possibility, not a guaranteed stop.
Marmar Island reefs
Northern Banks reefs with corals and drop-offs visited on some expeditions.
Qadd Humais
Operator-described sand islands and surrounding reef platform, included on some multi-night routes.
Abu Latt lagoon
Separate sheltered Al Lith local option for instructor-led training and introductory dives, not the exposed Banks.
Mudarr reefs
Southern Banks coral platforms and deep walls on listed expedition routes.
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Conditions Fallback
Avoid