Andromeda
A professional, diver-dedicated liveaboard focusing on exploration of Saudi Arabia’s Farasan Banks
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Overview
Designed specifically for dedicated scuba divers
Large dive deck, camera facilities, and nitrox fills
Onboard shisha bar for the ultimate Red Sea experience
Trips to Saudi Arabia’s rarely-explored Farasan Banks
Renovated in 2019, providing a sleek, modern ambience
Built to a unique design and adapted specifically for diving, the spacious and tastefully decorated Andromeda delivers out-of-this-world diving holidays in the highly-regarded Red Sea region. The vessel currently offers itineraries in Saudi Arabia’s relatively unknown and under-explored Farasan Banks, providing plenty of opportunities for exploration and adventure. Spend your days floating above out-of-this-world reefs and drifting along vertical walls beside sizable pelagic fish, before retiring to the vessel to swap stories in stylish social spaces or the onboard shisha bar.
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Vessel information
Operated by Red Sea Boats Holidays, the 40-metre Andromeda is a superb five-star liveaboard designed with divers’ needs in mind. The vessel focusses its exploration around Saudi Arabia’s Farasan Banks and, as one of the fastest boats in the region, is able to reach even the most remote dive sites with ease. Andromeda can accommodate up to 26 guests in 13 cabins and comes crewed with a professional, well-travelled team who speak a variety of languages, helping to ensure each and every guest gets the most out of their trip.
The Andromeda and its partner vessel Cassiopeia are the backbone of Red Sea Boat Holidays’ operations, delivering a competitive service with a quality guarantee. Formed from a deep-rooted love for the Red Sea and genuine respect for the local people, Red Sea Boats Holidays has assembled a dedicated team with a shared commitment to providing quality and professional service throughout their operations.
Onboard Andromeda
At 40 metres in length, this vessel easily accommodates up to 26 guests in 13 comfortable cabins featuring air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms. Between dives, Andromeda’s onboard chefs serve various buffet-style meals in the air-conditioned dining room, furnished with several tables set for five or six people. Menus feature roasted meats, fish, salads, soups, and sides, not to mention some sensational sweets for dessert.
Once the diving is done for the day, the spacious European-style salon comes equipped with a full entertainment system and comfy seating. But Andromeda’s shisha room is the heart of evening entertainment, where guests can swap stories over tea or amidst delicious swirling smoke – a true taste of the east. Sun-seekers will love this vessel’s sweeping sun deck, complete with comfy curving benches, tables, and loungers.
Diving from Andromeda
Andromeda’s large dive deck and platform were specially designed to accommodate multiple groups entering and exiting the two zodiacs – providing plenty of space to prepare for the next plunge. Hand-held showers allow guests to rinse-off post-dive while an on-deck bathroom delivers maximum convenience. Camera rinse tanks and storage space are provided, as well as nitrox blends of up to 32%. Rental equipment can be arranged but is not kept on board, meaning guests should book gear hire well in advance.
Vessel information
Vessel information
Operated by Red Sea Boats Holidays, the 40-metre Andromeda is a superb five-star liveaboard designed with divers’ needs in mind. The vessel focusses its exploration around Saudi Arabia’s Farasan Banks and, as one of the fastest boats in the region, is able to reach even the most remote dive sites with ease. Andromeda can accommodate up to 26 guests in 13 cabins and comes crewed with a professional, well-travelled team who speak a variety of languages, helping to ensure each and every guest gets the most out of their trip.
The Andromeda and its partner vessel Cassiopeia are the backbone of Red Sea Boat Holidays’ operations, delivering a competitive service with a quality guarantee. Formed from a deep-rooted love for the Red Sea and genuine respect for the local people, Red Sea Boats Holidays has assembled a dedicated team with a shared commitment to providing quality and professional service throughout their operations.
Onboard Andromeda
At 40 metres in length, this vessel easily accommodates up to 26 guests in 13 comfortable cabins featuring air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms. Between dives, Andromeda’s onboard chefs serve various buffet-style meals in the air-conditioned dining room, furnished with several tables set for five or six people. Menus feature roasted meats, fish, salads, soups, and sides, not to mention some sensational sweets for dessert.
Once the diving is done for the day, the spacious European-style salon comes equipped with a full entertainment system and comfy seating. But Andromeda’s shisha room is the heart of evening entertainment, where guests can swap stories over tea or amidst delicious swirling smoke – a true taste of the east. Sun-seekers will love this vessel’s sweeping sun deck, complete with comfy curving benches, tables, and loungers.
Diving from Andromeda
Andromeda’s large dive deck and platform were specially designed to accommodate multiple groups entering and exiting the two zodiacs – providing plenty of space to prepare for the next plunge. Hand-held showers allow guests to rinse-off post-dive while an on-deck bathroom delivers maximum convenience. Camera rinse tanks and storage space are provided, as well as nitrox blends of up to 32%. Rental equipment can be arranged but is not kept on board, meaning guests should book gear hire well in advance.