Water Sports in Saudi Arabia — 14 Bookable Experiences

Diving, snorkelling, kayaking and everything on the water

14 adventures available

The Red Sea coastline and the Arabian Gulf offer some of the finest water sports in the Middle East. Crystal-clear visibility, year-round warm waters and pristine coral reefs make Saudi Arabia a rising star for divers, snorkellers and water-sports enthusiasts. From beginner-friendly paddleboarding in Jeddah to world-class diving on the NEOM coast, there is something for every comfort level.

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Water Sports Across Saudi Arabia

Jeddah & Red Sea
Jeddah & Red Sea 11 activities
Tabuk & NEOM
Tabuk & NEOM 1 activity
Dammam & Eastern Province
Dammam & Eastern Province 1 activity
Farasan Islands
Farasan Islands 1 activity

14 activities
Diver on Red Sea coral reef Pickup included
Jeddah & Red Sea

Red Sea Scuba Diving

5 hours Moderate
Rider in a red life jacket leaning into a turn on a jet ski with spray
Jeddah & Red Sea

Jeddah Jet Skiing

30 minutes Easy
Speedboat towing a parasailer with a striped canopy across a deep blue bay below desert cliffs
Jeddah & Red Sea

Jeddah Parasailing

1.5 hours Easy
Young angler in a cap reeling in a bent fishing rod from the side of a boat at sea Pickup included
Jeddah & Red Sea

Deep Sea Fishing Trip

5 hours Easy
Yacht at sunset on Red Sea Pickup included
Jeddah & Red Sea

Sunset Yacht Cruise

3 hours Easy
Aerial view of two people paddling side-by-side kayaks on calm, clear turquoise water Pickup included
Jeddah & Red Sea

Mangrove Kayaking

3 hours Easy
Group in orange life jackets sitting on a yellow inflatable banana boat in shallow sea
Jeddah & Red Sea

Banana Boat Ride

30 minutes Easy
Diver on NEOM reef Pickup included
Tabuk & NEOM

NEOM Coastal Diving

5 hours Moderate

Water Sports FAQ

Yes — ‘Discover Scuba’ dives are available for complete beginners with an instructor.
Several activities — glass-bottom boats, yacht cruises and guided snorkelling with life jackets — are accessible even if you aren’t a confident swimmer.
The Red Sea is home to over 1,200 species of fish, 200 species of coral, sea turtles, manta rays and reef sharks. Some seasons bring whale sharks.
Most water sports run year-round in Saudi Arabia. Water temperatures range from 22 °C in winter to 30 °C in summer, with excellent visibility throughout.

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