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Jazan and Farasan Islands

Coral islands, historic Farasan villages and a careful Red Sea gateway from Jazan

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35 sources • Updated Oct 30, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Oct 30, 2026.

UNESCO Man and the Biosphere - Juzur Farasan - Primary biosphere description: uplifted coral islands, shallow marine ecology, mangroves, seagrass, gazelles, birdlife and community conservation.
National Center for Wildlife - Juzur Farasan Protected Area - Saudi protected-area authority: Farasan designation, inhabited principal islands, habitat and species records.
National Center for Wildlife - Ecotourism Experiences - Authority lists guided marine experiences and nature viewing for Farasan, without firm site-level permissions or departure dates.
National Center for Wildlife - Protected-Area FAQ - Authority explains Fitri permits, designated activities and routes, limits on camping and hunting, seasonal access exceptions.
Saudi Government - Protected Area Visit Permit - Public government portal documents NCW protected-area visitor permit service, advertised no service fee.
Saudi Government - Border Guards Diving Permit - Government Zawil recreational and training diving permission workflow and stated service cost, not confirmation of trip-specific exemptions.
Saudi Red Sea Authority - Marine Visitor Guidance - Official visitor marine-safety guidance, accredited providers, restricted waters and conservation behaviors.
Al Ahlam Marine - Jazan Branch - Operator lists Jazan marina services including diving and Farasan visits, without independently verified current prices or departures.
Al Ahlam Marine - Explore Jazan Package - Operator itinerary supports local land bases and recommends carrying personal snorkeling kit; stated ferry times are unverified and are not adopted.
Visit Saudi - Jazan Destination - National tourism destination guide identifies Jazan as Farasan gateway and promotes local scuba and snorkel exploration.
Saudi Press Agency - TGA Jazan-Farasan Ferries (31 Aug 2024) - Official report on state passenger and vehicle ferries, 2024 free service and published historical trip volume. Not a 2026 timetable.
Saudi Government - Transportation and Logistics - Government lists an electronic Jazan-Farasan ferry booking and trip schedule service.
Saudipedia - Farasan Island Beach - Saudi encyclopedia: Farasan beach activities, Ras al-Qarn swimming, Abrah camping, Qandal mangroves, Hareed festival and species.
Saudipedia - Farasan Island - Saudi encyclopedia: populated island, ferry access, historic structures and island tourist infrastructure.
Saudipedia - Al-Qassar Heritage Village - Local visitor heritage site, traditional buildings and setting on Farasan Island.
Saudi Press Agency - Farasan Qandal Mangrove Visits (28 May 2026) - 2026 official reportage of visitor boat outings in Farasan mangroves; article in Arabic.
Saudi Press Agency - Farasan Hareed Festival (7 Apr 2026) - 2026 authority news confirms annual parrotfish gathering and an April cultural festival, without establishing next-year dates.
Saudi Press Agency - Parrotfish Gathering (6 Feb 2026) - Official seasonal note on late March-April parrotfish aggregation at Al-Hasis, a natural event not guaranteed to tourists.
Saudi National Center for Meteorology - Climate of the Kingdom - National climate summary: hot summer and seasonal southwest rainfall, with important mainland/coastal variation.
Saudi National Center for Meteorology - Interactive Climate Explorer - Official station-based monthly and seasonal climate explorer; no claim of independently verified reef visibility.
Saudi Press Agency - Jazan Marine Trips (8 Jan 2026) - 2026 official reporting of locally guided Jazan/Farasan excursion boats, safety equipment and winter demand; article in Arabic.
Saudi Tourism eVisa - Terms and Conditions - Government tourist eVisa eligibility rules, six-month passport validity and typical visa duration.
Saudi Tourism - Public Decorum Charter - Official public dress and conduct rules.
Saudi Standards Organization - Electrical Plugs and Sockets - Government electrical standard: British-style 230V plugs standard and legacy 127V circuits.
Saudipedia - Saudi Currency - Official currency SAR; no unsupported exchange-rate conversion.
Saudipedia - Banking and ATM System - Bank ATM network and Saudi card-payment infrastructure, not a claim about every Farasan ATM.
Saudi Ministry of Health - Farasan General Hospital - Historical Ministry of Health confirmation of general-hospital emergency care on Farasan; does not certify hyperbaric availability.
Saudi Ministry of Health - Farasan Marine Ambulance Service - Historical MOH report on medical transfers from Farasan to Jazan; not a current dispatch guarantee.
Saudi Press Agency - Farasan Maritime and Air Rescue (4 Jul 2025) - 2025 confirmed coastal rescue case including marine and air response; individual availability remains variable.
Saudi Government - Emergency Contact Numbers - Official numbers for ambulance, Border Guards/coast guard, police, unified emergency and health hotline.
Divers Alert Network - Emergency Assistance Contacts - 24/7 diving medical emergency hotline; local EMS is first contact.
Saudipedia - King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport - Jazan gateway airport with IATA code GIZ.
flynas - Flights to Jizan - Airline confirms Jazan airport service and transfer choices, not flight-date availability.
Saudi Press Agency - Bryde's Whale Monitoring (20 Aug 2026) - Government wildlife monitoring documented individual whale observations in 2026, not an established visitor whale-swim season.
Destination hero photo by Francesco Ungaro - Unsplash License. Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@francesco_ungaro | Location: Farasan Island, Jazan, Saudi Arabia