General Description:
Very extensive reef with a large internal lagoon characterized by the presence of a lighthouse on the southern side. Joey's is the largest reef among those present in the Five Corals area.
Distance from the coast: 22 kilometers
Current: average probability
External: reef site isolated
Visibility: from medium to good
Very extensive circular submerged site
Difficulty: medium
Interest in coral: soft corals, gorgonians
Pelagic: sharks, hammers, barracudas, trevally, manta rays
Average and max depth: from 20 to 40 meters
At night: yes, diving at night is allowed
Best time: morning and afternoon
Snorkeling: yes, from the mooring
Diving:
Diving close to the lighthouse, the wall forms a sort of narrow coral belt that slopes from 12 to 18 meters with the presence of a plateau at 25 meters that extends parallel to the wall for over fifty meters. Leaving the plateau to head southwest, skirt the wall keeping it to the right until you reach a forest of gorgonians in perfect health at a depth of 35 meters. The fall is animated by flocks of surgeons and fusiliers as well as a pelagic passage in particular tuna and amberjack that suddenly emerge from the blue and then disappear again. The huge fans of gorgonians give life to a real forest; paying a little attention you will be able to identify specimens of hawkfish hidden in the branches. A sizeable school of hammerhead sharks is easily seen in the blue. It happened on exceptional days to meet hammerhead sharks, silver tip sharks, jacks, barracuda, and manta rays all together in a carousel to leave you breathless. Once the time has finished in-depth, we move along the area of the reef to return now following the wall in reverse and then to the left until we reach the plateau on which there are several pinnacles, some of which detached from the wall with very suggestive populated channels. From tropical fish and large formations of anemones with clown fish. The wall is lined with black whip coral. We can safely say that the richness of this wall is explosive to the point of not regretting any diving in the Red Sea. An aquarium in which all the flora and fauna of the Red Sea are present. Night diving can give you the thrill of diving accompanied by large specimens of manta rays that are stationed in areas where plankton is present.
Seven Sisters and Five Corals Diving Adventure
Set sail from Yanbu Port with M/Y Almonda for an unforgettable Red Sea diving adventure in Saudi Arabia. Just 18 km west, the Seven Sisters diving sites, including Marker 32, Marker 34, Abu Galawa, and Marker 39, offer stunning plateaus stretching into the blue, home to schools of large pelagic fish like hammerhead sharks, silvertip sharks, and silky sharks. The vibrant walls, adorned with hard corals and forests of gorgonians, come alive at sunrise and sunset, showcasing the untouched beauty of these reefs. Sail 8 km south to the isolated Mansi Reef (Marker 42), known as "the forgotten" in Arabic, a towering madreporic column rising from the depths with gorgonian-covered walls. With luck, spot a school of hammerhead sharks stationed along its southern slope. Continue 16 km south to Sha’ab Suflani (Marker 44), an atoll with walls plunging over 300 meters, offering thrilling dives amidst vibrant marine life. Book your Red Sea diving package today with Ocean Breeze Liveaboards and immerse yourself in the wonders of Seven Sisters diving and Five Corals diving!
What do you expect to see?
- Nestled halfway between Jeddah and Yanbu, the Five Corals of Rabigh teem with an extraordinary wealth of marine life, offering unforgettable Red Sea diving adventures in Saudi Arabia. Each coral reef promises spectacular dives, bursting with vibrant hard and soft corals, turtles, and schools of reef fish. Further north, the Seven Sisters of Yanbu deliver a breathtaking diving experience, where you may encounter whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, reef white tips, black tips, and majestic manta rays. With Ocean Breeze Liveaboards, dive into the pristine beauty of these iconic Red Sea diving sites for an unparalleled Saudi Arabia diving safari.
Dive Sites
Included
- Airport and hotel transfers
- Nitrox for certified divers
- Night dives
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cabin, beach and dive deck towels
- Laundry and pressing services
- Wi-Fi Internet
- Stand up paddleboard
- Full-board meal plan (all meals)
- Snacks
- Soft drinks, tea, coffee, mineral water
- National park fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Port fees
Excluded
- Entry visa
- Gratuities (80 USD per person per trip)
- Land excursions
- Scuba diving courses
- Rental gear
- Alcoholic beverages (Not Available in Saudi)
- International and local flights
- Travel and dive insurance