Oman · SNORKELING
Every Oman itinerary has one day too few. These 15 snorkeling tours justify the slot — priced, timed, and clear about how much of it goes on the road.
Snorkel Muscat’s Daymaniyat Islands for sea turtles and coral, then eat sandwiches and snacks on a guided boat tour with English help.
“Nimo and Omar were very kind and helpful guides. Thank you to them for making this trip so nice! 100% recommended.”
Half-day dhow cruise in Khasab, Musandam Fjords, with dolphin spotting, swimming, snorkeling gear, and snacks on board, plus easy pickup.
“Sohel and Yash did great Job! We saw Dolphins, went diving, all was great!”
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands from Muscat, swim with turtles and reef fish, plus snacks and gear on a 4-hour protected-reserve tour.
“I had such a memorable experience with my first time snorkelling. I got to see many turtles, fishes and even an eel! We had captain Sani (Hassan) who was a gentleman. He ensured we were well briefed, and entertained throughout. Sani also helped me get accustomed to snorkelling - taking me out in to the waters where I was able to spot exotic wildlife. Thank you Captain! 🫡”
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands from Seeb Marina with a certified guide, two stops for turtles and fish, plus snack-lunch and GoPro-style photos.
“Aris was fantastic, very professional and hospitable. Aris brought a GoPro along to capture videos for us at no extra charge. We saw turtles, stingrays, butterfly fish and lots of other types of fish! Great tour, thank you!”
Snorkel Muscat’s Daymaniyat Islands for sea turtles, coral and rays, with gear, permits, and an onboard BBQ lunch on a comfy catamaran.
“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 Daymaniyat Islands with provided gear, turtle sightings, and a small-group boat day from Muscat, with seasonal beach time.
“The captain and staff were amazing , the overall experience was above expectations. I would recommend it.”
Snorkel Dimaniyat Islands with local dolphin-spotting tips, gear rental, snacks, and drinks, plus photo time passing Al Alam Palace from Muscat.
“We didn't see any dolphins and the captain didn't seem too focused on making it happen. Realistically you should consider this a beach and snorkeling trip. The two spots were nice. The first was the most algae filled water (nearly green slime) I've ever seen (mid-march). The second was better. The first location had lots of the turtles, the second was more healthy coral. Overall good but not mind-blowingly awesome”
Muscat dolphin watching and snorkeling cruise with gear and transfers included, plus a swim at Bandar Khiran Bay with turtles and fish.
“The Service was very good, the Guides and responsible persons are very nice. We got there very easy by Car it was not hard to find. They happily welcomed us and if you get there a bit earlier you can have food and drinks at the restaurant. The boats were very comfortable and they did a nice amount of group, there wasn’t to many people on the boat and trip. They handled that very nicely. Our tour guide new what he was doing and we got lucky we saw so many dolphins! It was beautiful! Then we wend to another area where we went snorkelling. It was a dream. We…”
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands from Almouj Marina in Muscat, spot turtles and coral fish, enjoy snacks on board, plus winter beach time.
“it was perfect boat captain was also very good, helped us with snorkeling and also showed us turtle 😁”
Snorkel the Daymaniat Islands off Muscat, with sea turtles, rays and black-tip sharks. Two stops, optional beach time, lunch and gear.
“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!”
Khasab dolphin watching on a traditional dhow with two snorkel swims in Khor Ash Sham, plus buffet lunch and drinks, 6 hours.
“The trip was OK overall. We have used other Khasab dhow cruise providers previously and this one felt a bit disappointing in comparison. - Despite advance communication, nobody met us at the harbor. Chaotic experience running around in the heat with young children, to locate our boat. - We left at 10:45 instead of 10:00 even though the organizers assured us we were departing at 10:00. No communication on delay reason, expected revised departure. It turned out a group of people were late. - We came back at 17:00, not 16:00. I guess to make up for the lost time on departure, but again no communication that this was going…”
Full-day Khasab dhow cruise with snorkeling near Jazrat al Maqlab, possible dolphins, and an onboard Omani buffet lunch.
“Smooth organisation , great communication, welcoming hosts . Perfect day out . Do it ! Cruise terminal pick up was so easy”
4-hour dhow cruise from Khasab into Khor Sham fjords for dolphin sightings and snorkeling near Telegraph Island, plus fruit and drinks.
“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 Daymaniyat Islands from Seeb on a shared boat trip. Turtles, rays, coral, snacks, gear, about 5 hours for $75.
“The entire experience was memorable. The crew, the passengers, and the sea life made the whole adventure worth the money. Kudos to Sunny for being a great captain. He was brilliant!”
Snorkel the Daymaniyat Islands from Muscat with gear, permits, and safety briefing, plus snacks and two half-day departures for $59.
“Snorkeling near the Daymaniat Islands was truly an incredible experience. After an intense 30 minute swim, I was lucky enough to spot a turtle resting on the sea floor. Curious and excited, I followed it as it began swimming - and it didn't disappoint. It led me straight to its nest, where a flotilla of turtles were swimming gracefully just 3 feet beneath me. It was nothing short of magical. The second snorkeling spot, although a bit cloudy, revealed stunning, oversized corals, each seemingly striking a pose, as if saying, 'look at me'. The tour was well organised, with plenty of refreshments - juices, water, snacks and fresh watermelons to…”
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