OMAN · SNORKELING
39 reviewed
Warm water, decent visibility most of the year, and reef within an hour of the capital. These are the snorkelling trips worth the boat fare, with the gear that comes included, how long you actually spend in the water, and which sites suit a first-timer.
Snorkel Muscat’s Daymaniat Islands with a local guide, see sea turtles and coral, then relax with brunch-style snacks on board.
“it's a must do in muscat! we missed the first attempt due to weather, but were rescheduled to a wonderful day for snorkeling. Captain Nemo was great with us”
Half-day dhow cruise in Khasab: spot dolphins, swim and snorkel in Musandam fjords, plus refreshments, fruits, and pickup.
“Great trip (special thanks for Obu!), great landscapes, refreshments, dolphins... very good crew! Only thing that could have been better would have been if fins were provided for the snorkeling part of the cruise.”
Snorkel Muscat’s Daymaniyat Islands with turtles and reef fish on a 4-hour speedboat tour, including equipment, snacks, permits.
“Great day and great handling of the boat by capt. Sanni.”
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands from Seeb Marina with two sites, sea turtles, and a tasty lunch on a shaded 38-foot boat.
“Awesome activity to do in Oman, the guides were fun and supportive, helping even the beginners to snorkel and see turtles and the islands are just gorgeous! You can’t miss it!”
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands with sea turtles from Muscat on a comfy catamaran, with gear, permits, and an included BBQ lunch for $70.
“Our trip to Daymaniyat islands was really fun! Our tour guides: Ahmed, Ibrahim, and captain DJ were super friendly and helpful. They took us to different spots around the islands to snorkel. I would highly recommend Mola Mola!”
Snorkel Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands from Muscat with gear, snacks, and a top crew. Expect turtles, coral, and optional beach time.
“Loved this trip, swam with sea turtles in a beautiful setting. Team on the boat were very kind and took some great videos which they subsequently shared with me. What more could you ask for?”
Small-group snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands from Muscat, with local wildlife spotting, gear included, snacks on board, plus an Al Alam Palace pass-by.
“Excellent spots to see turtles and dolphins! The service was awesome and our tour guy was so kind and fun!”
Muscat dolphin watching and snorkeling in clear Bandar Khiran Bay waters, with pickup and masks included, all in 4 hours.
“It was absalutely amazing . We were lucky to see the Dolphins . It took us about 45-50 min to get into the sea and search for them . I thought we will not find them , but we did it and it was an absolutely fantastic feeling 🥰🥰 For those one who have seasick it is not really recommended to take the tour on a windy days , cause it is very waiving, on the way back is was raining and we got high waivs . It was a bit scary. But it does not happen often in Oman , so no worries 😂 by the way , you…”
Half-day snorkeling in Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands from Almouj Marina, with turtle sightings, seasonal beach time, and a shaded modern boat.
“This is really a great experience. We got enough time to snorkel and visited two places in the sea. I would definitely recommend this activity”
Snorkel Daymaniat Islands from Muscat for turtles, black-tip sharks, rays, and reef fish, with snacks and lunch on a small-group tour.
“Had a wonderful time on this day trip to the Daymaniyat Islands. Everything went really smoothly and I saw so many turtles. It was magical. We also had time at the little beach which was beautiful as well. The crew was very kind and watched after us closely. I recommend this trip!”
Dolphin watching on a traditional dhow from Khasab, with two snorkel stops in Khor Ash Sham, Sibi Island, and lunch onboard.
“Fantastic service. Beautiful relaxing day on the water with amazing scenery. Staff knew the best spots to see dolphins, stop for a swim/snorkelling and their hospitality on board was top notch.”
A full-day Khasab Musandam dhow cruise with lunch and snorkeling in the fjords, plus a real shot at dolphins and great onboard service.
“Super vriendelijke crew en zeer goed georganiseerd. De fjorden en de dolfijnen waren prachtig om te zien.”
A 4-hour dhow cruise from Khasab to Khor Sham, with dolphins, snorkeling at Telegraph Island, and fruit and drinks on board.
“Very nice tour, our guide Jithu gave us wonderful information about Khasab and the Arabian Norway. We saw dolphins, snorkeled and swam at Telegraph Island. The crew was very attentive and provided us with a wide variety of drinks, fruit, and delicious dates. Thank you very much, the tour is highly recommended.”
Snorkel the Daymaniat Islands from Seeb near Muscat. Gear and snacks included, with turtle and coral spotting in a reserve.
“Personalen var trevliga och hjälpsamma. Väntetiden på stränderna inte stämde med den tiden dem hade gett oss”
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands near Muscat on a 4-hour boat trip with gear, life jackets, turtles, and snacks. Two daily times.
“Swift and safe transport; excellent support when on board with provision of all necessary equipment for diving and snorkelling. Excellent guidance to exciting sites and encounters with turtles and reef dwellers. Most enjoyable activity - thoroughly recommended”
