Top 5 Dive Sites In Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia has the Red Sea's longest coastline and, due to previous travel restrictions, some of the Red Sea's last untouched and little-dived reefs. There ... read more...

  1. Boiler Wreck is the first name on the list of the best dive sites in Saudi Arabia that Toplist would like to introduce to you. This is not just because of the overall dive profile offered at this location, but also because of the coal-fired ship that lies on its starboard side at 18 m. The divers are dropped off in open water 50 meters west of the wreck, where they descend 45 meters to the first shelf wall.


    One meter in diameter, large sea fans gently sway in the current, black coral bushes hosting crustaceans and small fish, and soft corals of pink and scarlet red can all be found on Boiler Wreck after a brief exploration. A light is required to see the vast array of colors at this depth and into the small cavern. Sharks, manta rays, and large carnivorous fish such as bonito, blue-fin jacks, and kingfish may pass along the wall on any given dive.


    Location: Boiler Wreck, Saudi Arabia

    Boiler Wreck. Photo: divescover.com
    Boiler Wreck. Photo: divescover.com
    Boiler Wreck. Photo: divescover.com
    Boiler Wreck. Photo: divescover.com

  2. Ala's Reef is a torpedo-shaped sea mound that measures 200 meters long and 20 meters wide in the middle. The mound rises from the 365m bottom to a depth of 14m at the surface, in the middle of the inter-coastal shipping lane, between the Old Kings Palace and the South Elisa Shoal Marker.

    People say that one of the best places to see sharks and large shoals of fish is Ala's Reef. Divers are rarely disappointed because visibility is usually above 30 meters and the fish are eager to play, especially when the northern current is strong. Large schools of Black Triggerfish and baitfish like Sardines are always present. Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Dusky Jacks, as well as Trevally, Queenfish, Mackerel, a variety of tuna, and Red Snapper, are all attracted to these areas. These are open-water pelagics that attack the reef in a spectacular display of speed and angling ability. Nigel, Lunartail, and the giant Greasy Grouper slowly patrol the reef's bottom, edges, and coral outcroppings, occasionally attacking unsuspecting prey in a flurry. Unicornfish, parrots, and surgeons abound.

    Location: Ala's Reef, Saudi Arabia

    Ala's Reef. Photo: destinationksa.com
    Ala's Reef. Photo: destinationksa.com
    Ala's Reef. Photo: divemagazine.com
    Ala's Reef. Photo: divemagazine.com
  3. Redmah Wall is the next name on the list of the best dive sites in Saudi Arabia. The 150 m section of the Redmah Wall is said to be the best soft coral wall in all of the waters off Saudi Arabia. Because this dive is usually done after a trip to the outer reefs, the seas are usually rough, so the boat should drop divers off and let them drift along the wall to the marker.

    The diver is confronted with a deep channel and a vertical wall that parallels the reef after circumnavigating the coral heads at the front of the reef. Small channels penetrate a few meters into the reef, and as with most reefs, it is best to drift along at 9-12 m to see the most reef fish and enjoy the best color. At Redmah Wall, there are soft corals of various types on almost every square meter, and because there is a deep channel, several species of sharks and pelagic fish have surprised the unwary diver.

    Location: Redmah Wall, Saudi Arabia

    Redmah Wall. Photo: scubatravel.co.uk
    Redmah Wall. Photo: scubatravel.co.uk
    Redmah Wall. Photo: divemagazine.com
    Redmah Wall. Photo: divemagazine.com
  4. Ann Ann Wreck is the next name on the list of the best dive sites in Saudi Arabia that Toplist would like to share with you. The Ann Ann Wreck is the largest wreck site near Jeddah, and it is located on the 26-Mile Reef. It is also the region's most difficult dive, but Ann Ann Wreck still provides some breathtaking opportunities for beginners. The ship, which sank in 1977, is nearly upright, with the bow visible from only 5 meters below. From a depth of 32 meters, the stern can be seen.

    Advanced divers are advised to be extra cautious when swimming through the open galley, captain's room, and electric room, which are now occupied by tuna fish, blue stripe snappers, and blue-spotted stingrays, due to the ship's extensive damage, particularly in deeper waters. The Ann Ann Wreck is also a dive site occasionally visited by whitetip sharks.

    Location: Ann Ann Wreck, Saudi Arabia

    Ann Ann Wreck. Photo: arabic-vision.com
    Ann Ann Wreck. Photo: arabic-vision.com
    Ann Ann Wreck. Photo: blog.gurfati.com
    Ann Ann Wreck. Photo: blog.gurfati.com
  5. The next name on the list of the best dive sites in Saudi Arabia that Toplist has compiled for you is Cable Wreck. The Cable Wreck at Abu Tair Reef is a fun diving trip and underwater scavenger hunt, with construction materials scattered all over its crash site! When the ship, originally named the Staphonos, went down in 1978, it was carrying a full load of supplies. Steel beams, cables, chain link fences, and even asbestos sheets can now be explored at depths of up to 24 meters by divers of all levels.


    Divers who swim around the bow of the ship will almost certainly encounter the resident guitarfish, also known as a guitar shark due to its elongated body that resembles a manta ray and shark all rolled into one! In addition, large schools of goatfish, snappers, and the occasional whitetip reef shark can all be found at the Cable Wreck.


    Location: Cable Wreck, Saudi Arabia

    Cable Wreck. Photo: youtube.com
    Cable Wreck. Photo: youtube.com
    Cable Wreck. Photo: fineartamerica.com
    Cable Wreck. Photo: fineartamerica.com



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