November – April
24–32°C, warm with calm seas
Diving conditions peak here, warm water, excellent visibility and calm crossings to the islands.
Flagship guide · Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea
Arabian Peninsula
About The Red Sea
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast runs for more than 1,800 kilometres, and most of its reef system has barely been touched by tourism. Where Egypt's coast has been dived for decades, this one is still being mapped, coral grottoes with hammerhead sharks, islands where whale sharks pass close to shore, and reef walls that stay unnervingly quiet.
The Kingdom is building its answer to the world's best private-island destinations here, one resort at a time. St. Regis and Six Senses have opened on their own islands, Nujuma sits under Ritz-Carlton's most exclusive label, and a new adventure district, Adrena, just opened this year. This isn't a city you walk through, it's a coastline you disappear into.
This is a first look at what a few days on the Red Sea could feel like. Tell us your dates and who's travelling, and we'll shape the rest around you.
HubDiving
Already know this is your trip? Start your planWeather & timing
June – September
Very hot and humid, warmest sea
Sea temperatures are at their warmest and resorts are quieter, but midday heat and humidity are intense.
Right now03:00
32°
Clear nightFeels like 29° · 38° / 31°
Overnight low of 31°. First light at 6:17am.
Late October and early March offer the best balance, good weather without the peak-season crowds.
Most of this reef system has never been dived by tourists. For once, "untouched" isn't just marketing language.
Places worth going
The places that give this destination its character.
Hub
Shura Island
The destination's main hub, home to several resorts including The Red Sea EDITION and InterContinental The Red Sea.
Diving
Al Lith Island
White sand and shallow blue water for snorkelling, with whale sharks and large fish for advanced divers.
Where to stay
A base worthy of where you're starting from.
Picture a day in The Red Sea
MorningReef snorkelling
The water is calmest and clearest before midday.
SunsetPrivate beach
Watching the sky change colour over your own stretch of sand.
EveningDinner under the stars
Resort dining with some of the clearest night skies in the Kingdom.
Frequently asked
Questions travellers ask about The Red Sea.
Travel tips
Small practical details that help your trip.
- Book well ahead for the November–April window, it's the most popular season for good reason.
- Check whether your resort is adults-only or family-friendly before booking.
- Reef-safe sunscreen is worth packing, some resorts request it specifically to protect the coral.
- Alcohol policies vary by resort, some serve it within the property, check ahead if this matters to you.
- Confirm what's included in your package, meals, activities and transfers vary widely between resorts.
- Pack for both water and desert, several resorts sit where dunes meet the coastline.
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