Seven Sisters Reef
Also known as: Seven Reefs
Best time to dive
November to March; March to May; October to May
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Hammerhead sharkLikely
- Manta rayPeak season
- Whale sharkPeak season
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited viability - sites are deep-water offshore pinnacles reached by boat/liveaboard, not suited to casual snorkeling, though calmer shallow reef tops could allow limited surface snorkeling in good conditions
Safety notes
Remote location requiring long boat/liveaboard transit (18-40 km offshore); moderate-to-strong currents at outer reef markers; depth exposure at pelagic-viewing sites
Permits & fees
Saudi tourist e-visa required to enter the country; no dedicated marine-park diving permit/fee documented as of 2026 (VERIFY)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Yanbu
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.