A two-hour sunset cruise from Obhur's Red Sea Marina with snacks and drinks included.
The Jeddah Sunset Boat Ride is a two-hour cruise on the Red Sea departing from the Red Sea Marina in Obhur, north of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Civitatis lists the activity from US$31.99 (about SAR 120), and the ticket includes the boat ride, snacks and drinks. The Red Sea Marina admission fee of SAR 10 per person (about USD 2.67) is not included. Participants meet at the Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resort and Villas, from where the group walks or is taken to the pier; departure is at the time shown on the voucher, and booking is possible up to 1 hour in advance if seats remain. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the activity, and later cancellations are not refunded. The activity is not wheelchair accessible and pets are not allowed. The Red Sea Marina has about 300 berths and also hosts private charters for dolphin-watching and snorkelling, which visitors arrange directly with a charter operator. The cruise is easy: no skill is needed, and it suits families. Visitors show the electronic voucher on a phone at the meeting point. The operator is not named on the listing, so travelers keep the booking confirmation email for contact details. Obhur is roughly 30 to 45 minutes by road from Historic Jeddah.
| Price | From US$31.99 (about SAR 120) plus SAR 10 (about USD 2.67) marina admission |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Season | October-April |
| Address | Red Sea Marina, Obhur, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (meeting point: Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resort and Villas) |
Activity facts
- Where
- Red Sea Marina, Obhur, north Jeddah
Equipment
- Sun protection
- Light layer
- Phone with the electronic voucher
- Cash for marina admission
Location
Red Sea Marina, Obhur, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (meeting point: Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resort and Villas)
Highlights
- Two-hour Red Sea cruise at sunset
- Snacks and drinks included in the ticket
- Departure from Red Sea Marina in Obhur
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
Tips for visiting
- Pay the separate SAR 10 marina admission fee at the entrance.
- Show the electronic voucher on a phone at the Rixos Obhur meeting point.
- Wear sun protection and a light layer for sea breeze.
- Book ahead in cooler months; last-minute booking is possible up to 1 hour before if seats remain.
- Keep the booking confirmation email, as the operator is not named on the listing.
When to visit
October to April for comfortable evening weather; sunset departures year-round.
Accessibility
The tour is listed as not wheelchair accessible, and boarding involves a pier and boat steps.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the sunset boat ride cost?
Civitatis lists it from US$31.99 (about SAR 120). The SAR 10 (about USD 2.67) marina admission fee is extra.
Where does the tour start?
At the Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resort and Villas, then to the pier at Red Sea Marina.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
No. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Can the booking be cancelled?
Yes, free up to 48 hours before; later cancellations are not refunded.