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The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in the Middle East

41 tours  ·  from $35

Oman has the reefs, the UAE east coast has the turtles, and the Red Sea end of Jordan has both. These 15 are priced by boat and day length, with notes on which run to the Daymaniyat reserve and what the sea does to the schedule.

Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Trip with Brunch - What happens at the snorkeling stops
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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

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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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling - Meeting the crew and reaching the dhow
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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

Meet your guide in Khasab, then cruise Musandam’s steep-sided fjords aboard a decorated Omani dhow. You’ll look for dolphins, stop to swim and snorkel with provided gear, and enjoy fruit, water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Guides such as Sohel and Opu are praised for friendly service and useful local insight.

“The boat tour was absolutely wonderful! The crew put so much heart into everything, and Mr. Sohel in particular was incredibly professional, polite, and truly attentive. We were constantly offered soft drinks and coffee, given fresh towels after swimming, and even treated to a freshwater rinse. They even provide masks and snorkels at no extra cost. The entire crew worked together to make this experience unique and unforgettable. If we return, we will definitely choose them again!”

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From Dubai: Snorkeling Trip to Dibba Al-Fujairah - Snoopy Island and Dibba Rock underwater
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From Dubai: Snorkeling Trip to Dibba Al-Fujairah

3.Snorkeling Trip to Dibba Al-Fujairah

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 503 reviews · 8 hours · from $111

Travel from your Dubai hotel to Dibba Al-Fujairah for a full day on the Gulf of Oman. Nemo Diving Center supplies transport, equipment, life jackets, snacks, water, and soft drinks. Guides such as Hassan, Karim, Mustafa, and Mickey help beginners in the water, where you may see turtles, black-tip reef sharks, squid, and colorful fish.

“We saw loads of sea turtles (main thing I wanted to see), some black tipped sharks and a wide variety of other colourful fish (parrotfish etc). Transport was comfortable to and from Dubai with friendly driver. Boat was decent and we snorkelled from 2 different dive points. No big rush from them and we snorkelled until we were tired.”

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Dubai: Yacht Cruise with Swimming, Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch - The JBR swim stop and floating pool
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Dubai: Yacht Cruise with Swimming, Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

4.Yacht Cruise with Swimming, Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · from $87

Join Sky Walker Yachts at Dubai Harbour for a shared yacht cruise through Dubai Marina, then swim near JBR Beach. You get a BBQ lunch, unlimited nonalcoholic drinks, music, inflatables, a floating pool, and snorkeling gear. Some departures include a slide. Jet ski hire costs extra.

“Great trip. The pool at the back of the boat was great. Snorkelling not great as water not clear enough. Lovely lunch.”

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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

5.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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From Dubai: Fujairah Snorkeling with Turtles, Transfer & BBQ - Snoopy Island: the first look at Fujairah’s marine life
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From Dubai: Fujairah Snorkeling with Turtles, Transfer & BBQ

6.Fujairah Snorkeling with Turtles, Transfer & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 406 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $135

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah for two guided snorkeling stops near Snoopy Island and Sharm Rocks. Reef Oasis provides equipment, a 42-foot boat, drinks, changing facilities, and a BBQ lunch. Guides including Julia and Yulia help beginners spot turtles, colorful fish, rays, squid, and occasional sharks before the return drive stops at Al Bidya Mosque, Khorfakkan Waterfall, and the amphitheatre.

“Great activity as described, you also receive underwater photos after the tour, highly recommended.”

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Daymaniyat Island: Snorkelling Tour with Tasty Lunch - The Daymaniyat Islands and their protected waters
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Daymaniyat Island: Snorkelling Tour with Tasty Lunch

7.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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Muscat: Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion - The speedboat ride and Muscat’s rocky coast
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Muscat: Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion

8.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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Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch - Meeting the MolaMola team at Al Mouj Marina
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Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch

9.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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Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip - Two long snorkeling sessions, sometimes three
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Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip

10.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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Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching - Snorkeling among turtles, coral, and reef fish
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Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

11.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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Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour - What dolphin watching is really like
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

12.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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Oman: Daymaniyat Islands Visit and Snorkeling - What the boat adds to the day
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Oman: Daymaniyat Islands Visit and Snorkeling

13.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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Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat - Scuba for first-timers, snorkeling for everyone else
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Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat

14.Journey of Diving or Snorkelling from a Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $85

Set out from Ayla 5* Marina on Coral Garden’s 22-meter boat for at least four hours of snorkeling, scuba, and Red Sea scenery. First-timers receive close instruction, with Lance and Natalia praised for attentive guidance. Pickup is available, groups can reach 30, and the price is $85 per person.

“I had an awesome first experience of scuba diving with them. The staff as well as my instructor were extremely friendly. As a diving first-timer, I was totally looked after during the dive. It’s a breathtaking experience. Would love to come back and dive again!”

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Full Day Musandam Cruise with Lunch and Snorkelling from Dubai - The 6:00 am pickup and road to Dibba
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Full Day Musandam Cruise with Lunch and Snorkelling from Dubai

15.Full Day Musandam Cruise with Lunch and Snorkelling from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 218 reviews · from $85

Leave central Dubai around 6:00 am for Dibba, cross into Oman, and spend much of the day aboard a carpeted wooden dhow in Musandam’s fjords. You’ll get two swim and snorkel stops, lunch, drinks, dolphin-spotting chances, a banana boat and speedboat ride. Bring your passport and prepare for a long road journey.

“Great experience although I was the only non-Russian speaker on board. The guide made sure he communicated to me in English where possible. The scenery is otherworldly and the water is crystal clear and the dolphins were dancing for us, unforgettable”

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