Seven Sisters Reef Liveaboard from Yanbu

The Seven Sisters reef liveaboard from Yanbu is a multi-day diving cruise in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia's Al Madinah province, departing from the Al Ahlam private marina in Yanbu. Itineraries are offered by liveaboard operators listed on liveaboard.com and scubatravel.com, and the trips are aimed at advanced divers only. The route heads offshore to a reef system that includes Abu Galawa, reached by an overnight cruise, so divers spend several days living on board and making multiple dives each day. Prices and exact departure dates are not published here and vary by operator and season, so they should be confirmed on the listing sites. Advanced certification and a logbook are required, and operators commonly ask for recent diving experience and a medical declaration. Fitness needs are high, given repeated dives, boat life and possible current. Minimum age is set by each operator. Full dive kit is normally brought by the diver, although rental can sometimes be arranged, and a warm layer for the deck and seasickness tablets are sensible additions. The liveaboard supplies the vessel, crew, tanks, guides and meals. Operator reputation should be checked through reviews and affiliations on the booking sites, as the operators differ by departure. Safety on liveaboards typically includes a boat briefing, dive briefings, oxygen on board and radio contact, but detailed rescue and evacuation plans are not published and should be requested before booking. Departures are seasonal, and the best window is October to May, when air temperatures are more comfortable and surface conditions are usually more favourable. Summer heat, strong wind and rough seas can shorten or alter the itinerary, so travellers should look at the operator's cancellation and insurance terms. Divers should carry dive insurance that covers remote offshore diving and evacuation.