Farasan Channel Dive Site — Saudi Arabia

Farasan Channel dive site in Saudi Arabia

About Farasan Channel

The channel between Farasan Islands creates strong currents that attract massive schools of barracuda, jacks and trevally. Manta rays visit the cleaning stations on the channel reefs.

Site Information

  • Depth: 10–35 m
  • Difficulty: advanced
  • Site type: open water
  • Current: Strong tidal currents
  • Best time: Nov–Apr
  • Region: Saudi Arabia

Highlights

  • Manta Rays
  • Barracuda
  • Jacks
  • Strong Current

Marine Life at Farasan Channel