Snorkeling Trips in Muscat Worth the Day: Our 15 Picks

1.Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Trip with Brunch

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

Spend 270 minutes boating from Muscat to the protected Daymaniat Islands, snorkeling at several sites, and looking for turtles, fish, coral, and even octopuses. Captains including Ola, Nemo, Badawi, and Happy help swimmers of different abilities. Snacks, sandwiches, fruit, soft drinks, and equipment are included, but bring a towel.

“Oh my god!!! This is probably the best outing one could ever have when they are in Muscat. Guide Captain B was really nice and expertly curated the entire trip. The speedboat trip from Al Mouj to Daymaniat island was so memorable and great. We have enjoyed snorkel and observed sea turtles and many colourful fishes. Snacks, Watermelon, and sandwiches were amazing. Worth every penny!!!”

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2.Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 426 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $72

Join an English-speaking guide from Seeb Port for a 4-hour speedboat trip to Oman’s Daymaniat Islands. You’ll snorkel at two sites, often see turtles, coral and schools of fish, and may spot rays or blacktip sharks. Captains such as Hassan, Sanni and Badawi are praised for calm help in the water. Snacks, sandwiches, drinks, gear and permits are included.

“We recently had the pleasure of going on this trip with two snorkelling stops. While exploring the vibrant underwater world, I was thrilled to encounter a turtle gracefully gliding by, and I even caught a brief glimpse of a shark. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, the food tasty and fresh (sandwiches, fruit and other snacks). Overall, it was a great adventure with wonderful views.”

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3.Daymaniyat Island: Snorkelling Tour with Tasty Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 403 reviews · from $60

Meet Arif, John, Papu, or another Pearl Dimaniyat guide at Seeb Marina for a half-day boat trip to two Daymaniyat snorkeling sites. You will have quality equipment, life jackets, snacks, fruit, drinks, beach time, and help in the water. Turtles are common, while rays, reef sharks, dolphins, and whale sharks are possible seasonal sightings.

“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!”

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4.Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 388 reviews · 3 hours · from $52

Spend three hours off Muscat searching for dolphins with an experienced captain, then snorkel in a sheltered spot among coral, colourful fish, and possible turtles. Captains such as Faisal, Masoom, Shakir, and Khalid have been praised for careful boat handling and patient snorkelling help. Hotel transfers are available, with departure from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha.

“Really nice trip, we saw lots of dolphins! And during snorkeling also a lot of turtles. Great trip!”

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5.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch

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

Meet the multilingual MolaMola team at Al Mouj Marina, then ride by catamaran to two Daymaniyat snorkeling sites. Guides such as Ibrahim, Ahmed, Lena, and DJ help you spot turtles, rays, reef fish, and eels. Your day includes gear, permits, snacks, drinks, and a BBQ-style lunch.

“Everything was incredible. The crew so nice and friendly, BBQ was really good and we saw a lot of turtles. I highly recommend them!”

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6.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip

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

Meet your captain at Al Mouj Marina at 8:00 am for a five-hour shared boat trip to the Daymaniyat Islands. Snorkel at several coral sites, look for turtles, fish, octopuses, and squid, and use the kayaks. Beach access is seasonal, from November through April. Guides may include Faisal, Sharif, or Captain Ilyas.

“The captain and staff were amazing , the overall experience was above expectations. I would recommend it.”

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7.Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

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

From Seeb Port, you’ll take a four to five-hour boat trip to the Dimaniyat Islands, with snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and a guide who knows the local wildlife spots. Expect turtles and colorful fish, with a chance of dolphins, reef sharks, or whale sharks. The return route passes Al Alam Palace.

“The scenery itself is super! We saw dolphins along the journey and turtles during snorkeling. However, the service of the tour guide requires much improvement. We were given the snorkeling mask but not the fins though fins were available on boat. For the snacks, we were given one slice of sandwich and one slice of watermelon each.”

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8.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

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

Travel from Muscat to the sea for a 4-hour dolphin watching and snorkeling trip. You’ll search for spinner, bottlenose, and common dolphins, then snorkel around Bandar Khiran Bay with turtles and tropical fish. English-speaking guides provide equipment, water, transfers, and help with wildlife spotting. Dolphin swimming is not included, only watching.

“Snorkeling was great. Lots of time to explore. Saw some sea turtles within minutes of being in the water. Boat was great. Better quality than expected. Lots of dolphins. Cool at first, then kind of funny because it was just a bunch of tourist boats chasing after dolphins. Poor dolphins.”

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9.Oman: Daymaniyat Islands Visit and Snorkeling

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

Cruise from Almouj Marina to Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands for two snorkeling sessions, turtle sightings, colorful fish, and a seasonal beach stop. Guides such as Ghanim, Haroun, Hussein, Eben, or Rahila may assist in the water. The shaded boat includes gear, life vests, snacks, drinks, a toilet, and quick-rinse shower taps.

“Absolutely amazing experience! The tour was well organized, the guides were super friendly, and the snorkeling spots were stunning. Highly recommend!”

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10.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Tour

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

Join Big Blue from Seeb Port for a four-hour Daymaniyat Islands snorkeling trip at 8:30 AM or 1:30 PM. Guides such as Happy Flower and Nemo lead you to turtle and coral sites, provide gear, permits, sandwiches, fruit, drinks, and safety instruction. Expect open-boat travel and possibly choppy water.

“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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11.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 102 reviews · 5 hours · from $71

Join Nobles Marine Tours for a five-hour trip from Al Mouj Marina to Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands. Snorkel at Jabal Kabeer, Coral Garden, and Turtle Bay, swim with turtles, walk the beach, and stop for lunch. English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil guides are available. Kayak and GoPro equipment should be confirmed before departure.

“Must try activity in Muscat Oman. The tour agent was not having enough booking, but somehow was able to accommodate me to another group tour. It went really well, and I highly appreciate the captain.”

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12.From Al-Seeb: Dimaniyat Islands Boat Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Set out from Al-Seeb with Alrabdan Sea Tours for two snorkeling stops in the Dimaniyat Islands Nature Reserve. You will visit Turtle City, where sea turtles are guaranteed, then try the Black Tip site for rays, leopard sharks, and possibly whale sharks. Guides such as Ahmed, Mohammed, and Haytham are praised for calm instruction, helpful photos, and family-friendly care.

“Special thanks to Ahmed who made our tour so special. We had the most magical experience with our three year old daughter and Ahmed took videos which we will treasure forever. The boat trip was smooth and the lunch was delicious. Ahmed was a fantastic guide. He came prepared with equipment for our daughter to snorkel too. 10/10!! Thank you for an unforgettable experience!”

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13.Daymaniyat Island Snorkeling with Turtles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · 6 hours · from $125

Spend six hours with Sidab Sea Tours exploring Daymaniyat Island’s coral reefs, turtle waters, white sand, and clear sea. Captain Faisal and the English-speaking crew handle the boat, safety briefing, snorkeling gear, snacks, drinks, and picnic lunch. Dolphins may appear, but sightings are not guaranteed. Island beach access is closed from May through October.

“É stata una giornata perfetta, dal servizio di transfert ai ragazzi che hanno guidato l’escursione. La barca é molto comoda, siamo stati prima accompagnati ad un sito di snorkeling dove non credevo fosse possibile vedere cosi’tante tartarughe tutte insieme, poi abbiamo proseguito la giornata in una spiaggia da fare invidia alle Maldive.”

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14.Dimaniyat Islands Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

Take a six-hour English-guided boat trip from Muscat to the UNESCO-protected Dimaniyat Islands. After a scenic 70-kilometer ride, snorkel at two sites, swim near turtles, look for dolphins and colorful fish, and enjoy a packed lunch with unlimited water and soft drinks. Hotel, airport, and port pickup are included, with a supplement for Al Seeb.

“This Island tour was so worth it. The water was absolutely incredible and we saw so many Turtles.”

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15.Muscat Oman: Snorkeling adventure to Daymaniyat Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 270 minutes - 5 hours · from $76

Join Royal Marine Tours from Al Mouj Marina for a half-day trip to two Daymaniyat Islands snorkeling sites. Captain Reno and guides such as Jamal lead the outing, with turtles, fish, reef sharks, kayaks, paddle boards, food, drinks, and a GoPro included. You need to be comfortable in the sea and should expect other boats at popular spots.

“Everything was very well organized, punctual, the trip to the islands was a delight, and the swimming and snorkeling were wonderful. It was a real treat. Sarah and Captain Rheno, wonderful people. On the boat we were spoiled with lots of goodies and lots of attention. The special care for our safety is worth noting. Captain Rheno, we will not forget your kindness or your smile. Be well!”

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