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The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Oman

42 tours  ·  from $37 a head

Warm water, decent visibility and turtles that stay put. These 15 cover the Daymaniyat reserve, the coves either side of Muscat and the Musandam inlets, priced by how long you get in the water rather than how long the day runs.

Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Trip with Brunch - First snorkel stop: turtles, fish, and coral
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Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Trip with Brunch

1.Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Trip with Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,317 reviews · 4h 30m · from $86Our pick

Snorkel with turtles, colorful fish, and coral on a 4.5-hour Daymaniat Islands boat trip from Muscat, with lunch and island time.

“We saw many different animals, that you cannot not see. The tour lasted even longer than expected, the food was very nice and the guide was super nice. We hesitated with other tours but definitely do not regret choosing this.”

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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling - Fjord scenery with a fishing village stop
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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling

2.Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 507 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $37Best value

Cruise Khasab’s fjords by traditional dhow, spot dolphins, swim, snorkel, and enjoy fruit, coffee, and attentive service for $37.

“Many Thanks to our Tour Guide Sohel, Garib the Captain & Jawel the Crewmember. It was a nice and interesting Tour. We we're so lucky to see Dolphins. Tea, Water and Fruits were offered during the whole Tour. Pick Up at the Cruise Terminal was excellent”

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Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments - Leaving Seeb Port on a fast boat
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Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments

Daymaniyat Island: Snorkelling Tour with Tasty Lunch - Meeting at Seeb Marina at 8:15 a.m.
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Daymaniyat Island: Snorkelling Tour with Tasty Lunch

Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch - Choosing the first snorkeling site
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Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch

5.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 376 reviews · from $70

Snorkel with turtles at Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands, enjoy two reef stops, a BBQ lunch, and a comfortable catamaran 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!”

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Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip - The boat ride out to the islands
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Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip

6.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · from $106Top rated

Snorkel with turtles, colorful fish, and coral at Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands on a five-hour Muscat boat trip with gear, snacks, and kayaks.

“Absolutely fabulous trip and one ticked off the bucket list for me to swim with turtles, and so many turtles!! Two one hour stops for snorkelling then a further hal hour for a more relaxed swim. Definitely follow the staff member when snorkelling, Read more”

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Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching - What makes the Dimaniyat Islands special
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Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

7.Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $87

Snorkel with turtles and reef fish near Oman’s Dimaniyat Islands, look for dolphins and whale sharks, and cruise past Al Alam Palace.

“A great trip! Fahad was a great guide. We saw lots of turtles on the first snorkeling trip, and a black tip shark on the second. The beach was lovely, and we enjoyed the scenery. Definitely a “must do” when visiting Oman.”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour - What the dolphin search feels like on the water
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

8.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Watch wild dolphins and snorkel with turtles in Bandar Khiran Bay on a four-hour Muscat boat tour with hotel pickup.

“We had an amazing time in this tour, the captain of our boat deserves a special mention, he went out of his way to show us turtles while snorkelling. Will recommend to all.. and will surely book this again.”

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Oman: Daymaniyat Islands Visit and Snorkeling - Leaving Al Mouj Marina at 9:00
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Oman: Daymaniyat Islands Visit and Snorkeling

9.Daymaniyat Islands Visit and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 223 reviews · 270 minutes - 5 hours · from $85

Snorkel with turtles, colorful fish, and occasional rays at Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands, with boat comfort, snacks, guides, and beach time.

“Fab day. Amazing snorkeling, and despite the large number of boats around they managed to find us our own bay to snorkel with the turtles.”

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Snorkeling Adventure to Daymaniat Islands - Leaving Al Mouj at 7:55 a.m.
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Snorkeling Adventure to Daymaniat Islands

10.Snorkeling Adventure to Daymaniat Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $110

Review of Muscat’s Daymaniat Islands snorkeling tour, with turtles, reef fish, seasonal beach time, snacks, gear, and practical booking advice.

“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!”

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Khasab: Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - Dolphin watching in the open water
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Khasab: Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

11.Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 188 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Cruise Musandam’s Khor Ash Sham by dhow, watch wild dolphins, snorkel at two islands, and enjoy a generous lunch for $65.

“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.”

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Khasab Musandam Full Day dhow cruise with lunch and Snorkeling - Boarding at Khasab Harbor at 10:00
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Khasab Musandam Full Day dhow cruise with lunch and Snorkeling

12.Khasab Musandam Full Day dhow cruise with lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $50

Cruise Musandam’s fjords from Khasab on a traditional dhow, with dolphin watching, two snorkeling stops, lunch, drinks, and free equipment.

“Una giornata speciale attraverso questa meravigliosa esperienza! Una giornata dove abbiamo potuto avvistare i delfini, fare due soste per lo snorkeling e pranzare tutti insieme sul dhow. Gli organizzatori sono preziosi e super disponibili. Il nostRead more”

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Khasab: Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins - Watching for dolphins in the fjord
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Khasab: Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins

13.Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Cruise Khor Sham from Khasab by dhow, watch for dolphins, snorkel near Telegraph Island, and enjoy a relaxed four-hour sea trip.

“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.”

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Snorkeling trips to Daymaniat Islands Sharing Trip - Snorkeling among turtles and coral
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Snorkeling trips to Daymaniat Islands Sharing Trip

14.Snorkeling trips to Daymaniat Islands Sharing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $75

Review of Muscat’s Daymaniat Islands snorkeling trip, with turtles, coral reefs, snacks, gear, boat details, price, and practical tips.

“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!”

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Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Tour - Meeting the boat at Seeb Port
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Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Tour

15.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 111 reviews · from $59

Snorkel with turtles and reef fish at Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands, with boat transport, gear, permits, snacks, and two half-day departure 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”

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