Saudi Explorer | Red Sea Liveaboard | Saudi Arabia

Travel

Flight options

We mainly use BA or Saudia , but other options are available.

Stopovers

No

Arrange before you go

Visa requirements

Compulsory EUR 150 your entry visa is not included in the trip. Around the time of the Hajj, the Directorate of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia have previously imposed restrictions on Muslim visitors flying to Jeddah, Madinah and Taif for reasons other than the Hajj pilgrimage. During this time, Muslim visitors may only be allowed to board flights to Jeddah, Madinah and Taif if they have a valid Hajj visa.

Insurance

Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation.

Immunisations

Your covid proof of vaccination must match your passport name and flight ticket name. Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on updating your NHS details or for other travel immunisations: click here to go to the NHS

Preparing to fly

Seating

You will be able to manage your booking online once you have been ticketed (after you have paid your holiday balance). Most airlines will now enable you to select your seating at this point. There may be a small charge for prebookable seating before online check in opens. Please look at the airlines website for more information about charges.

Check in

As you are flying with a scheduled airline, you will be able to check in online with your airline. Please visit their website for more information about when online check in opens.

Lounge

An airport lounge is a great way to start your holiday or to while away flight connections in comfort. Scuba Travel works with Lounge Pass to offer a huge range of affordable airport lounges around the world. click here for more info on Lounge Pass

Parking

Prebook your airport parking to save money! If you have a long way to travel, why not also look at booking an airport hotel. These aren't as expensive as you might think. click here for holiday extras

What happens when I arrive?

On arrival in Saudi Arabia, you must provide your contact details and travel information. You may be refused entry to Saudi Arabia if your passport contains evidence of previous travel to Israel or indicates Israel as your birthplace.

Transfers

All transfers to and from Jedda to the marina and to and from the hoitel are included.

Departures

At the end of your holiday, your return transfer details will be advised locally. There is currently no departure tax leaving Saudi Arabia.

Info

Tipping

Excluded from your package are any rental kit hire, nitrox (70 euro per week 12lt, 80 euro per week 15lt) or on board souvenirs. - to pay locally

Currency

All onboard prices are in Euro,

Phone coverage

No. Phone coverage is only available on land. Satelitephone is available for 5 EUR / Minute

Plugs and electricity

2 pin European sockets.Plugs are located on dive deck, saloon and in cabins.

Extras

Hire equipment

Kit hire must be prebooked but is paid for locally onboard the boat

Extras

Espresso coffee 2 euro each

Souvenirs

Satellite phone is charged on board at 5euro per minute

Nitrox/Gas

We recommend all divers to dive with Nitrox when suitable. Nitrox is paid for locally onboard the boat.

Payments

Deposits and Balances

Over 90 days prior to departure a 30% deposit is required, with full balance due 90 days before departure.

Ways to pay

We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.

Group Payments

If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation

Discounts

Repeat Guests

Are you one of Scuba Travel's repeat customers?
Over 60% of our customers trust Scuba Travel to book their next diving holiday, time after time.

And we believe you deserve a huge thanks for your ongoing support over the years, which is what our repeater discount is all about! Travel with us again in either 12 months or 24 months and you will qualify for a discount. That's all you have to do. No forms, no numbers to remember, no fuss, just a good honest price reduction.

5% off for repeat customers travelling with Scuba Travel within 24 months
10% off for repeat customers travelling within 12 months
Repeat discounts are not cumulative and cannot be applied to special offer prices

Included

6 nights accommodation on full board basis and 1 hotel night on B&B basis. Additional hotel nights can be added to your booking on request

16-18 dives, 12l tanks, air fill and weights

Airport transfers from Jeddah to the boat (approx 3/3.5hrs each way)

Nitrox, 15lt tanks and other kit hire must be prebooked but is paid for locally on board

Excluded

Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to your liveaboard package.

To pay on board are the service charge (including guide & crew tips) 15 euro per person per night, local fees euro 35,00 per day and fuel surcharge 7 euro per diving day per person.

Excluded from your package are any rental kit hire, nitrox (70 euro per week 12lt, 80 euro per week 15lt) or on board souvenirs. - to pay locally

On your final afternoon, there is an optional tour of the Old Jeddah market (50 euro per person including guide and dinner)

Saudi Explorer Specifications

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Safety Equipment

10

20

Yes

Yes

Navigation Equipment

Yes