The 6 BBQ Experiences in Oman That Earn Their Price

1.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch

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

Meet the MolaMola team at Al Mouj Marina, then cruise to Daymaniyat Islands for two guided snorkeling stops. Guides such as Ahmed, Ibrahim, DJ, and Lena help you spot turtles, rays, reef fish, and moray eels. You get equipment, snacks, drinks, a BBQ lunch, toilets, and a broad sundeck, but beach access depends on the season.

“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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2.Muscat Snorkeling Trip to Daymaniyat Islands with BBQ lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $84Top rated

Start at 8:00 am with MolaMola Diving Center at Al Mouj Marina, then cruise to the Daymaniyat Islands for two guided snorkeling sessions. Equipment, safety guidance, drinks, snacks, and a light BBQ lunch are included. Achmed is one of the guides named in guest feedback. Bring towels, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

“We had a wonderful time snorkeling at Daymaniyat Islands. We were very pleased with the service provided by Mola Mola Diving Center. Achmed led our group of snorkelers and he was great!”

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3.Musandam/Khasab: Overnight Dhow Cruise with Camping and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 23 hours · from $230

You’ll cruise Khor Sham aboard a traditional Omani dhow, with dolphin watching, snorkeling near Telegraph and Seebi Islands, kayaking, hand-line fishing, seafood lunch, BBQ dinner, and breakfast. Captain Abdullah and his crew have been praised for friendly service. Sleep on a mattress beneath the stars, with no cabin on board.

“De rust en de ontspanning en de stilte snachts”

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4.Daymaniyat Island Snorkeling & Try-Dive + BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $165

Spend seven hours from Al Mouj Marina exploring Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands. You’ll receive a one-on-one, 25-minute introductory scuba session to 12 meters, snorkel at two sites, and eat a fresh BBQ lunch onboard. Instructors speak English and Arabic, with team members such as Steve, Sam, Ahmed, Bonnie, Ed, and Deji appearing on recent trips.

“Many thanks to Steve, Sam, and Ahmed for the amazing day. We snorkeled with turtles, and they swam right next to us. A fantastic experience! Steve accompanied us on the dive and took excellent care of us. Give it a try!”

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5.Daymaniyat Island Scuba Dive 2 locations + BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $199

Spend seven hours with MolaMola at the Daymaniyat Islands, traveling by catamaran-style speedboat to two underwater sites. Your package includes two tanks, equipment, park fees, a freshly cooked BBQ or vegetarian lunch, drinks, and an English-speaking team. You must hold a scuba certificate to join.

“Amazing experience! Very patient and nice instructors. Crystal clear water, we saw many turtles and 2 big sting Ray”

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6.Optional Quad Bike with Sunset Watching, Pickup&BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Spend four hours around Bawshar with pickup in Muscat, a guided quad-bike outing, sunset tea, Omani sweets, and a chicken or meat burger with fries. Guides such as Mahmoud, Wahab, and Nasser have led past bookings. Quad tickets and Snow Oman or Mall of Oman admission cost extra, so confirm the exact plan before you pay.

“Es war ein kompletter Reinfall, absolute Touristenfalle. Im Preis inbegriffen: nur der Fahrer und lächerliche Snacks und Essen. Die Squad Strecke ist 10min entfernt von Muscat City. Wir hatten Quads mit etwas mehr Leistung. Fahrt entweder 30 oder 60 Minuten. Wir hatten 30min für 17 Real pro Person für 30 Minuten. Es ist nur ein kleiner Hügel, nahe der Stadt. Snacks und Essen sind gleich neben der Strecke bei Imbissständen. Burger überhaupt nicht, wie auf den Fotos. Kosten für Essen war total 15 Real für alle (4 Personen). Dort wäre die Tour fertig. Wor buchten die teurere Variante mit Mallbesichtigung. Davon wusste der Fahrer nichts. Er erhielt für den ganzen…”

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