‘WELCOME TO THE UNEXPLORED LAND’ – DIVING HOLIDAYS AT THE RED SEA, SAUDI ARABIA

While there’s an abundance of adventures waiting to be discovered both on and off the coast of the Red Sea, arguably the main attraction for guests can be found beneath the sea’s surface. The Red Sea destination is home to the world's fourth largest barrier reef system, are estimated to host approximately 210 species of hard corals and 120 species of soft corals. The reefs are surprisingly resilient, at a time when globally, these environments are under serious strain. Divers will capture what lies beneath the Red Sea, one of the most untouched and protected archipelagoes on the planet, the reef system and marine life awaits in abundance. The brightly colored coral gardens that make up this vast and unspoiled barrier reef are a playground for scuba divers, snorkelers and free divers, and this living aquarium brims with seasonal aggregations of some of the planet’s most mesmerizing marine creatures. Snapper, grouper, wrasse and eel play peekaboo with smaller fish between the nooks and crannies of the coral. Divers will explore the rich diversity of the Red Sea’s habitats, flora, and fauna. These include a significant number of endangered and critically endangered species such as the Halavi Guitarfish, Hawksbill Sea Turtle and more. The Red Sea is working closely with Saudi Water Sports & Diving Federation, and alongside PADI International, to ensure that all diving facilities operated by The Red Sea lead in regenerative tourism standards and set the blueprint for future diving development around the world. From Scuba diving, snorkeling, Direct Propulsion Vehicles (DPV), Sea Trek to Free Diving and more.