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Dive Locations

6 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Daymaniyat Islands

The nine, tiny, uninhabited islands that comprise the Damaniyat Islands are the jewel in the crown for diving and snorkelling in Oman. The stunning coral reefs teem with a huge variety of life and the islands are also well known for nesting turtles. Find Out More about Daymaniyat Islands

  • Ideal for viewing: hawksbill turtle, common cuttlefish, whale shark, leopard shark
  • Excellent for: Liveaboard diving, Resort based diving, Reef diving

Hallaniyat Islands

Untouched and undiscovered, the Hallaniyat Islands are home to pristine corals, humpback whales and wrecks. The area is relatively new to divers, you can expect anything! The islands are reached only by liveaboard and in season from November to May. Find Out More about Hallaniyat Islands

  • Ideal for viewing: humpback whale, giant grouper, giant oceanic manta ray, honeycomb moray eel, common dolphin
  • Excellent for: Liveaboard diving

Jebel Sifah

A tranquil haven of relaxation, Jebel Sifah is just an hour away from Muscat. The scenic destination is fringed by white sandy beaches and the relatively unexplored turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea, surrounded by the majestic Hajjar mountains. Find Out More about Jebel Sifah

  • Ideal for viewing: black-tip reef shark, southern stingray, green turtle, honeycomb moray eel, mobula ray
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving

Musandam

This remote peninsula offers spectacular scenery and dive sites ranging from dramatic walls to extensive coral gardens. A combination of plankton and strong local currents attracts large pelagic species such as mantas, eagle rays and whale sharks. Find Out More about Musandam

  • Ideal for viewing: whale shark, spotted eagle ray, common dolphin
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Group diving, Manta ray

Muscat

Oman’s capital blends old and new, from traditional souks to the breathtaking Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Divers can enjoy healthy reefs and an abundant marine life with devil rays, leopard sharks and grouper, as well as dolphins and whales. Find Out More about Muscat

  • Ideal for viewing: hawksbill turtle, leopard shark, whale shark, devil ray, spinner dolphin
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Family diving, Learn to dive, Reef diving

Salalah

Salalah is situated over around 950 kilometres south of Muscat and offers an invigorating lush temperate climate in stark contrast to the rest of the country, as well as relatively untouched dive sites. Salalah is also the starting point for trips to the Hallaniyat Islands. Find Out More about Salalah

  • Ideal for viewing: common octopus, giant grouper, common cuttlefish, common dolphin, humpback whale
  • Excellent for: Liveaboard diving

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Dive trips

Bursting with different and undiscovered dive sites, Oman is best explored by liveaboard and then by resort, or by travelling from one end of the nation to the other. Extend your trip and enjoy Muscat, the desert, and the wadis.
6 recommended trips. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Dive Oman

A great winter getaway for divers looking for sunshine, adventure and diving days away from the crowds. Sites range from shallow reefs to steeps walls, and marine life includes reef sharks, turtles and stingrays. Find Out More about Dive Oman

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 9 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £1,895 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Oman Liveaboard

This Oman liveaboard diving holiday explores the protected Daymaniyat Islands, one of the best dive sites in Oman. With its soft corals and seasonal whale sharks, there's plenty to appeal to divers. Find Out More about Oman Liveaboard

  • When to go: Apr-Nov
  • Duration inc. flights: 9 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,195 pp
  • Trip type: Liveaboard Group trip

Learn to Dive Oman

The warm nutrient rich waters of Oman attract an abundance of marine life, and you can expect to see colourful corals, schools of fish and turtles. This is is a popular place to learn to dive and offers great value for money. Find Out More about Learn to Dive Oman

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 9 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £1,995 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Southern Oman Liveaboard

Discover Oman on board the MY Oman Explorer as she visits the top diving spots and untouched reefs in the Hallaniyat Islands, with whales, coral reefs and wrecks among the many highlights. Find Out More about Southern Oman Liveaboard

  • When to go: Dec-May
  • Duration inc. flights: 9 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,595 pp
  • Trip type: Liveaboard Group trip

Dive Muscat in Style

An ideal trip for divers looking for a short holiday. Spend a week exploring dive sites near Muscat, with plenty of healthy corals and large pelagics. Wreck enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the Al Munassir. Find Out More about Dive Muscat in Style

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 9 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,375 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Dive Daymaniyat

Discover the secluded UNESCO protected Daymaniyat Islands, home to an abundance of marine life, including turtles, rays and whale sharks. A rewarding trip for both divers and snorkellers. Find Out More about Dive Daymaniyat

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 9 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,295 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

When to go

Cooler temperatures make Oman more pleasant in winter and spring.

Seasons

  • Cool season

    Nov to May: While hot year-round, winter brings the most pleasant temperatures and good diving conditions
  • Hot season

    Jun to Oct: Summer months can be very hot in Oman and visibility can be lower due to plankton blooms

Wildlife events

  • Nov to Mar: Chance of humpback whale encounters in southern Oman
  • Apr to Aug: Oman is home to five species of turtle. They nest along the coast from April to August
  • Sep to Oct: Best months for whale shark encounters around Daymaniyat Islands

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