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Small-group boat trip · Umluj

Umluj Half-Day Island Trip: Umm Sahar

Umluj, Umluj 1 boat runs this tour
Umluj Half-Day Island Trip: Umm Sahar
Duration
5 hours
Schedule
09:00–14:00
Departs from
Umluj
Languages
EN
Payment
On the day, no prepayment

Overview

Guests register at the Umluj marina and board the boat, which heads out to the islands south-west of town. The main stop is Umm Sahar Island, with snorkelling on the shallow reef close to shore and a break on the beach. Lunch is served on board, and line fishing is possible. The trip takes about 5 hours; the captain sets the route according to wind and sea.

Boats running this tour

1 boat

Pick a boat to see its times, photos and booking form. You pay on board on the day.

Route

Umluj marina, Umm Sahar Island, Lunch and fishing on board, Umluj marina

4 stops~30 km route09:00–14:00
4 stops · ~30 kmStraight line between stopsOpen in map
  1. 09:00
  2. 09:40
  3. 12:20
  4. 14:00

Times and stop order are a sample itinerary; each boat sets its own schedule and the skipper may adjust the route for weather and sea conditions.

What's included

Included

  • Boat and crew
  • Snorkelling gear
  • Lunch on board
  • Fishing lines

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Hotel transfers

Who it's for

Suitable

  • Families with children — no age limit
  • Solo travellers and small groups — per-person seats

Not suitable / ask first

  • Pets — no boat lists them as allowed
  • Wheelchairs — access not listed, ask in advance
  • Alcohol — no boat lists it as sold or allowed, ask first

Compiled from the details each boat gives on its own profile.

Good to know

Meeting point
  • Umluj
Hotel pick-up
No hotel pick-up listed; you make your own way to the meeting point.
Season
October–April (runs year-round in calm weather)
Prices
Adult SAR 251 · Child SAR 150Prices are each boat's current rates.
Cancellation
  • More than 24 h before: free cancellation
  • 12 h–24 h before: late cancellation
  • Less than 12 h before: counts as a no-show
Nothing is charged in advance, so there is nothing to refund; late cancellations and no-shows are noted on your booking record.
Weather
If wind or waves make the trip unsafe, the operator postpones or cancels; you are never charged for an operator cancellation. You pay on board, so there is no prepayment at risk.
Local notes
  • Guests register at the marina before boarding; carry a passport or Saudi ID.
  • Summer (June–September) is very hot; bring shade, water and reef-safe sun protection.
  • Do not stand on or collect coral; the reefs are part of the wider Red Sea conservation area.

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Booking

Umluj Half-Day Island Trip: Umm Sahar

Which boat would you like?

Boats running this route; times, capacity and price vary by boat.

SAR 502
2 guests
SAR 251 per person
1 boat runs this tour