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The MY Oman Explorer is a 34 metre steel vessel, operating a unique dive safaris to the Hallaniyat Islands in southern Oman, home to pristine corals and humpback whales, as well as the Daymaniyat Islands, providing year-round diving adventures in Oman.

Accommodating 22 passengers and a crew of eight, there is plenty of room for everyone. The modern, spacious boat features ten twin bed and one master cabin with a queen bed. All offer fantastic sea views and come equipped with air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. Facilities on board include a spacious salon, large sundeck and ample room on the dive deck. Alcohol is not always available on board, but you can bring your own duty free bought from Muscat Airport (not available at Salalah). Nitrox is available. Marine Park fees are paid locally. Most trips depart on a Saturday.

November - February: The seven night itinerary explores the Hallaniyat Islands

This popular trip to southern Oman has been operating for a few seasons (it began in 2011) and continues to offer adventurous diving to the untouched Hallaniyat Islands, where you are likely to still help discover a new dive site. Diving highlights of the trip include humpback whale, manta ray and dolphin encounters. Enjoy colourful reefs, unusual topography and a prolific fish population at some of the more popular dive sites. There are a few wreck diving opportunities here which include The City of Winchester, a 150 metre long British war ship from WWl (sometimes off limits for research) and a Chinese junk off the coast (usually the last dive of the trip) which houses an amazing number of schools of fish and is an enjoyable dive. There are still plenty of sites in the area waiting silently for you, the pioneering diver. This is an adventure for experienced divers, as the waters are still relatively unknown and tourism undeveloped in the region.

March is dedicated to further exploration in the south with extended nine night itineraries including the Hallaniyat Islands, San Carlos Banks and Duqm. Towards the end of the month, as the boat relocates, the itinerary includes southern areas such as Duqm and Masirah moving north to the sites of Quriat and Bandar Khyaran. An adventure for intrepid divers!

April - October: The seven night itinerary explores the Daymaniyat Islands and Muscat region.

Explore the Ras Abu Dhaut region, south of Muscat and the Daymaniyat Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the north. Diving highlights include the wreck of the Al Munassir, the drop-offs of Ras Abu Dhaut, Fahal, Bandar Khayran and of course, the famous Daymaniyat Islands, the jewel in the crown of diving in Oman. Expect to encounter plenty of fish, turtles, leopard sharks, colourful reefs and there’s a great chance of a whale shark encounter.

Towards the end of November the boat relocates once more to the south and a ten night 'Highlights' itinerary is scheduled as she departs Sifah for Mirbat in time for the Hallaniyat season (see above).

The MY Oman Explorer offers itineraries to rarely visited areas off the coast of Oman. The transfer trips in particular, are a great choice for adventure divers wanting to explore new areas. Ask the Dive team for further details on dates and trips.

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Key info

  • Departures: View all departure dates
  • Length: 34 metres
  • Maximum guests: 22
  • Nitrox available
  • Suitable for:
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
  • Ideal for:
    • Groups
    • Singles

Dive trips

This liveaboard is featured in the following itineraries:

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

  • Duration inc. flights: 9 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,195 pp
  • Trip type: Liveaboard Group trip

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

  • Duration inc. flights: 9 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,595 pp
  • Trip type: Liveaboard Group trip