Snorkel Oman’s best coral reefs
Just off the coast of Muscat, the Daymaniyat Islands are a protected nature reserve with some of the clearest water and richest coral reefs in the region. On this boat trip, you will snorkel with sea turtles and colourful fish, relax on a white sand beach and, with luck, watch dolphins swimming alongside the boat.
Highlights
- Two or three snorkeling stops on coral reefs
- Good chance to swim with sea turtles
- Dolphin watching on the way
- Beach break on an island (where landing is permitted)
What’s included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Muscat
- Licensed speedboat and crew
- Snorkeling equipment and life jackets
- Water, soft drinks and light snacks
- Reserve entry permit
Not included
- Underwater camera
- Diving (available on request for certified divers)
Good to know
- Duration: about 6 to 7 hours including transfers
- Boats depart from Al Mouj Marina or Barka, depending on the season
- Trips depend on sea conditions; we will reschedule if needed
- Parts of the reserve close during turtle nesting season
Learn more about the Daymaniyat Islands.
Itinerary
- 07:30 – Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the marina.
- 08:30 – Boat departure to the islands (40 to 60 minutes), looking out for dolphins.
- 09:30 – Snorkeling at two or three reef sites, with a beach break.
- 13:00 – Return to the marina.
- 14:00 – Drop-off at your hotel.
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- Photo: Wusel007 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Photo: Wusel007 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Photo: (c) Thibaud Aronson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Price
Price on request. Every tour is private and tailored to your group, so the price depends on group size, dates and pick-up location. Send a request below or message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with a quote, usually within a few hours.
