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The 15 Best Daymaniyat Islands Snorkelling Trips

44 tours  ·  from $59

Nine protected islands an hour out of Muscat, with turtles under the boat and reef a metre below the surface. The 15 below are compared on departure time, how long you get in the water and whether lunch is real food or a sandwich.

Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Trip with Brunch - Your first snorkeling stop: turtles, fish, and coral
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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 cruising from Muscat to Oman’s Daymaniat Islands with an English-speaking guide such as Captain Ola, Captain Nemo, or Captain B. Snorkel in clear water among turtles, colorful fish, corals, and perhaps an octopus, then enjoy sandwiches, fruit, drinks, and an island stop when seasonal beach access allows.

“We saw many different animals, that you cannot not see. The tour lasted even longer than expected, the food was very nice and the guide was super nice. We hesitated with other tours but definitely do not regret choosing this.”

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Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments - What makes the Daymaniat Islands special
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Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments

2.Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour with Refreshments

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

Leave Seeb Port at 8:30 am for a 25 to 30 minute speedboat ride to the Daymaniat Islands. Snorkel at two or three sites with turtles, coral, fish, and possible reef sharks, then enjoy sandwiches, fruit, juice, and water. Guides such as Captain Hassan, Captain B, and Captain Happy assist beginners and choose stops around sea conditions.

“Excellent day out. Captain Nemo was great fun and host Thank you Loved swimming with turtles, fish and visiting beautiful islands”

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Daymaniyat Island: Snorkelling Tour with Tasty Lunch - Why Daymaniyat is more than a quick swim
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Daymaniyat Island: Snorkelling Tour with Tasty Lunch

3.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. Swim with turtles, rays, reef fish, and possible reef sharks, relax on white-sand beaches, and enjoy fruit, sandwiches, crisps, juices, and soft drinks aboard the 38-foot Shaheen.

“Awesome activity to do in Oman, the guides were fun and supportive, helping even the beginners to snorkel and see turtles and the islands are just gorgeous! You can’t miss it!”

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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

4.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch

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

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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Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip - Snorkeling with turtles at two or three sites
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Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip

5.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip

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

Join Oman Sea Tour at 8:00 am from Al Mouj Marina for a five-hour shared boat trip to the Daymaniyat Islands. Captain Ilyas and guides such as Faisal and Sharif may lead you to several snorkel sites, where turtles, coral, colorful fish, octopuses, and squid are possible. Kayaks, snacks, water, and snorkel gear are included.

“Loved this trip, swam with sea turtles in a beautiful setting. Team on the boat were very kind and took some great videos which they subsequently shared with me. What more could you ask for?”

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Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching - The ride to the islands and the search for dolphins
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Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

6.Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

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

From Al Seeb Port, sail with a small group toward Oman’s Dimaniyat Islands, using included masks and fins to explore clear water, coral, turtles, and fish. Guides such as Fahad and Yaseen may help spot dolphins, reef sharks, or whale sharks, but sightings are never guaranteed. Snacks, drinks, and a stop near Al Alam Palace are included.

“Excellent spots to see turtles and dolphins! The service was awesome and our tour guy was so kind and fun!”

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Oman: Daymaniyat Islands Visit and Snorkeling - The 45-minute cruise to the islands
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Oman: Daymaniyat Islands Visit and Snorkeling

7.Daymaniyat Islands Visit and Snorkeling

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

Join Marmar Tourism and Marine from Almouj Marina for a four to five hour Daymaniyat Islands cruise. Snorkel with turtles, coral and colorful fish, with guides such as Ghanim, Rahila and Haroun helping in the water. Winter trips include beach time, while summer trips offer two snorkeling sessions.

“Fab day. Amazing snorkeling, and despite the large number of boats around they managed to find us our own bay to snorkel with the turtles.”

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Snorkeling Adventure to Daymaniat Islands - The second site adds variety to the morning
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Snorkeling Adventure to Daymaniat Islands

8.Snorkeling Adventure to Daymaniat Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $110

Set out from Al Mouj, Muscat, for a five-hour snorkeling trip to two Daymaniat Islands sites. You get equipment, water, fruit, snacks, and a vegetarian or non-vegetarian sandwich. Look for turtles, rays, eels, reef fish, and black-tip sharks. From November to April, you may also walk on the beach.

“Had a wonderful time on this day trip to the Daymaniyat Islands. Everything went really smoothly and I saw so many turtles. It was magical. We also had time at the little beach which was beautiful as well. The crew was very kind and watched after us closely. I recommend this trip!”

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Scuba Diving Trips to Dimaniyat Islands - Choosing scuba or snorkeling
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Scuba Diving Trips to Dimaniyat Islands

9.Scuba Diving Trips to Dimaniyat Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $176

Set out from Al Seeb Port near Muscat for a five-and-a-half-hour trip to Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands. Pearl Dimaniyat Diving Center provides scuba and snorkeling gear, permits, guides, water, fruit, cakes, juices, and sandwiches. Look for turtles, rays, moray eels, leopard sharks, coral gardens, and colorful fish across 22 sites.

“Not all dive and snorkel operations are the same. This is THE boat and captain to go with. Do not make mistake of going with a different operator. Everything was professionally operated. Whether you are scuba diver or a snorkeler, you will enjoy this excursion and the owner who works hard to make the customer happy.”

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Snorkeling trips to Daymaniat Islands Sharing Trip - From Seeb to the islands in 25 minutes
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Snorkeling trips to Daymaniat Islands Sharing Trip

10.Snorkeling trips to Daymaniat Islands Sharing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $75

Set out from Seeb for a five-hour shared boat trip to Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands. You’ll receive snorkeling gear, refreshments, snacks, and the island permit, then visit sheltered reef areas where green and hawksbill turtles, rays, eels, fish, and sometimes blacktip or whale sharks appear. Captains such as Wakar, Sunny, Badawi, and Abdullilah are associated with the operation.

“Very cool tour, very well worth it! clear and warm water, many turtles, fish and little sharks. Boat, good equipment, very attentive staff with great snack. If you can, choose the morning timeAuto-translated”

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Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Tour - Leaving Seeb Port in an open motorboat
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Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Tour

11.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Tour

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

Join Big Blue for a four-hour snorkeling trip from Seeb Port to Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands. Guides such as Captain Happy Flower and Nemo lead you to several bays, where you may see turtles, coral, colorful fish, and sometimes sharks. Gear, permits, sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and drinks are included.

“This activity was amazing. I highly highly recommend! It was a beautiful boat ride a little rough so be careful if you’re seasick, I saw four turtles at the first island. I stopped counting turtles at 10 at the second it was amazing. We jumped off the boat- had sandwiches and fresh fruit Captain happy and the crew were amazing.”

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Muscat Snorkeling Trip to Daymaniyat Islands with BBQ lunch - Starting at 8:00 am in Al Mouj Marina
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Muscat Snorkeling Trip to Daymaniyat Islands with BBQ lunch

12.Muscat Snorkeling Trip to Daymaniyat Islands with BBQ lunch

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

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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Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Tour - Snorkeling With Turtles and Reef Fish
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Muscat: Daymaniat Islands Tour

13.Daymaniat Islands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · 5 hours · from $80

Cruise Sea Tour takes you from Seeb Port to the Daymaniat Islands for five hours of swimming, snorkeling, island time, and sunset views. Expect included equipment, permits, sandwiches, fruit, drinks, and snacks. Guides such as Ali, CJ, Saad, Youssef, Hassan, and Nasser have helped nervous swimmers and pointed out turtle-rich spots. A GoPro and sea scooter are available as extras.

“I absolutely loved this experience! I did this solo and honestly I don’t think it could have been any better! I’ve never swam in the ocean as I’ve always had a phobia but I managed to conquer it with the amazing tour guides Ally and CJ! They were patient with me and with the rest of the group. The experience was incredible - I’d definitely do it again and with them! Life jackets and snorkel equipment was provided as well as water fruits and sandwiches. Make sure to bring a towel. I felt sea sick from the boat at one point and both the guys advised I get into the…”

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Cruises to Daymaniyat & Snorkeling - What makes the protected reserve special
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Cruises to Daymaniyat & Snorkeling

14.Cruises to Daymaniyat & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $108

Travel independently to the marina for an 8:30 am boat trip to the protected Daymaniyat Islands. Expect about 45 minutes on the water, snorkeling at two possible sites, turtles, colorful fish, coral, snacks, sodas, and equipment. Guides such as Idris and Husein may help locate marine life and keep the group safe.

“Flew in for this excursion. Got a message the night before (no phone call) to say it was cancelled due to sea conditions. Weather was calm. Spoke to other people in hotel who went on same tour , same day, different company and no issue.”

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Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling with Picnic Lunch - Jabal Kabeer and the first swim
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Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling with Picnic Lunch

15.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling with Picnic Lunch

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

Spend five hours with Nobles Marine Tours exploring Jabal Kabeer, Coral Garden, and Turtle Bay from Al Mouj Marina. You can snorkel with turtles, look for dolphins, kayak, paddleboard, walk the island, and use a GoPro. Captains such as Avesh and Sabbir have earned praise for clear guidance and friendly service.

“Captain S was great! We were in two minds on whether or not to book this trip but I am very glad we did. It’s a gem! The boat ride was smooth and the islands were just stunning! I would highly recommend!”

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