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Andromeda Liveaboard, Saudi Arabia, Egypt

Designed with a unique blueprint tailored to divers and guests alike, this liveaboard boasts a well-traveled crew proficient in multiple languages, offering an exclusive Saudi Arabian itinerary.

Boat Interior and exterior
Accommodating 26 guests in 13 elegantly designed cabins, this vessel ensures a personalized stay. For solo travelers or friends, the twin-bed cabins, equipped with air conditioning and private bathrooms, offer a comfortable shared space without compromising privacy. With eight twin-bed cabins available, two on the main deck and six on the lower deck, options abound. Couples can enjoy the intimacy of queen-bed cabins, perfect for those who cherish both diving adventures and each other's company. These cabins also feature air conditioning and en-suite facilities, with two located on the main deck and two on the lower deck.
Guests are treated to buffet-style meals in a cozy, air-conditioned dining area. The chef caters to all tastes, from meat lovers to fish enthusiasts and vegetarians, ensuring a delightful culinary experience at tables set for 5-6 persons.
The air-conditioned lounge is a haven of comfort, furnished for relaxation and entertainment with an LCD TV, DVD and CD player, and a media box with USB connectivity. The sundeck, sprawling over 100 square meters, offers both sun-drenched and shaded areas, decked with comfortable chairs and cushions for ultimate relaxation.

Dive deck
The dive deck is fully equipped with DIN, INT adapters, two compressors, and nitrox, supported by tenders for diving excursions.

Safety
Prioritizing guest safety, the liveaboard is outfitted with comprehensive safety equipment, including fire fighting gear, emergency oxygen, first aid kits, a satellite phone, a bilge pump alarm, and a searchlight.

Itineraries
The highlight is the Farasan Banks route, promising encounters with hammerhead sharks, reef sharks, barracudas, turtles, vibrant corals, schools of fish, mantas, dolphins, and much more, making for an unforgettable diving experience.

When to Go
The waters along Saudi Arabia's coast remain warm throughout the year, offering excellent diving conditions year-round. The coolest months, from December to March, see temperatures ranging from 28°C down to 23°C, while the warmest period, from July to October, temperatures soar above 30°C. This ensures that divers can enjoy the underwater beauty regardless of the season

Cabins

Twin Bed Cabin
Lower Deck

Twin Bed Cabin

2 Guests
Queen Bed Cabin
Main Deck

Queen Bed Cabin

2 Guests
Twin Bed Cabin
Main Deck

Twin Bed Cabin

2 Guests
Honeymoon suite
Main Deck

Honeymoon suite

2 Guests

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2009 / 2022
Number of cabins
13
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
No
Wi-Fi
Free
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Cassiopeiasafari
Length and width
40 m / 8 m
Capacity
26
Tenders
x 2
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
Arabic, English
Power plugs onboard
220 V European socket
Engines
2 MAN, 1100 HP each
Generator
1x Mercedes 100KW, 1 x Daio 150 KW
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
2 x Power 450l
Nitrox Membrane
31%, 450l
Freshwater maker
15 tons plus desalination device (2 tons/day)

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Rebreather Support
  • Compressors
  • Dive Deck
  • DIN Adaptors

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar
  • Child Friendly
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

Photographer Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station
  • Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
  • Charging Stations

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Andromeda Liveaboard Itineraries

Farasan Banks (7 nights) (Al Lith-Al Lith)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Al Lith
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Al Lith
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation onboard
  • Diving
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Full board
  • Snacks
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Saudi taxes, permissions, port fees, group transfers - EUR 250 per person per trip
  • Fuel surcharge - EUR 150 per person per trip

Extra cost

  • Surcharge for upper deck cabins - EUR 100
  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • Nitrox
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Travel insurance
  • Crew gratuities

Program

Hammerhead sharks, reef sharks, schools of barracuda, turtles
Countless soft and hard corals
Large schools of fish
Colourful giant balls, mantas, dolphins

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & checking dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Marine life: Hammerhead sharks, reef sharks, schools of barracuda, turtles, countless soft and hard corals, large schools of fish in the form of colorful giant balls, mantas, dolphins, and the list just goes on…
Routes: Farasan Banks
Most famous dive sites: Dohra Island, Marmar Island, Al Jadir Island, Jabal Al Lith Island, Malathu Island, Long Reef, Bandu Reef, Gorgonia Reef, Aramco Reef, Canyon Reef, Malatu Reef, Shaab Mudarr Reef, Shaab Ammar, Shaab Ammar Canyon

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons