Route Description - Farasan Banks
7 Days 8 Nights
Day 1 – Participants embark on the **Saudi Master** at 6:00 PM and are welcomed aboard the vessel. After settling into their cabins, they enjoy dinner followed by orientation briefings covering the itinerary, safety procedures, and diving guidelines for the expedition.
Day 2 – The day begins with a wake-up call and breakfast. Participants attend a briefing before completing the first dive of the day. Following lunch and a relaxation period, they receive another briefing before the second dive. Snacks are served before the final briefing and third dive, after which dinner is enjoyed on board. The day's schedule may be adjusted depending on sea conditions and operational logistics.
Day 3 – Participants continue the liveaboard experience with up to three guided dives. The day follows the established routine of breakfast, dive briefings, meals, relaxation periods, and dinner, while allowing flexibility for changing weather and sea conditions.
Day 4 – Guests spend another full day diving, with up to three dives scheduled throughout the day. Between dives, they enjoy meals and time to relax on board before concluding the day with dinner.
Day 5 – The diving expedition continues with up to three dives, following the same daily schedule of breakfast, dive briefings, meals, snacks, relaxation, and dinner. Dive sites and timings may vary based on sea conditions and logistical considerations.
Day 6 – Participants enjoy the final full day of diving, completing up to three dives while following the vessel's daily routine. The evening is reserved for dinner and relaxation aboard the Saudi Master.
Day 7 – Participants complete two morning dives before the vessel returns to port in the early afternoon. The Saudi Master remains anchored overnight, providing guests with time to relax and prepare for disembarkation. Guests are encouraged to schedule their departing flights at least **18 hours**, and ideally 24 hours, after their final dive to allow for a safe surface interval before flying.
Day 8 – After breakfast on board, participants disembark at 9:00 AM. They are then transferred to the airport or their hotel, marking the end of the liveaboard diving expedition.