The 12 Best Diving Trips in Oman

1.Scuba Diving Trips to Dimaniyat Islands

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

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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2.Scuba Diving to Dimaniyat Islands Muscat Oman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $175

Join Global Scuba Oman for a five-hour boat trip from Seeb to the Daymaniyat Islands. Steven and Captain Muhammed lead a small group of up to 12 people through coral gardens and reefs where you might see turtles, rays, eels, sharks, and summer whale sharks.

“Diving in Oman is a must do! Excellent experience Scuba Diving to Dimaniyat Islands Muscat Oman with Global Scuba Professional and awesome guides.”

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3.Scuba Diving in muscat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $198

Meet Yousuf Almaqbali’s team at Al Seeb Port for a four-hour Muscat scuba outing. You’ll fit full equipment, learn safety signals and equalization, then ride by boat to a reef site where turtles, colorful fish, eels, and cuttlefish may appear. Gear, drinks, snacks, fees, and taxes are included. Camera hire costs 10 RO.

“I had the most insane experience diving and hiking with Octopus Oman.”

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4.Daymaniat Islands Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours · from $194

Join Global Scuba for a four-hour beginner scuba session from Muscat to the Daymaniat Islands. An English or Arabic instructor, such as Emmy, Salim, or Behnas, teaches the basics on board before guiding you beneath the surface. Expect one underwater session, snorkeling, sea life, lunch, and a small group of up to four.

“The diving was an amazing experience. Me and my partner were the only beginners on the trip, we got our own instructor named Behnas. She was very nice, attentive, reasuring and patient. We felt safe with her, learned many new things and saw amazing marine life. We did 2 dives and even a little snorkeling. I recommend this trip a lot! Don't be scared to try something new, the sea life is much more enjoyable with diving than snorkeling.”

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5.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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6.Try scuba Diving Tours To Daymaniyat Islands.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $164

Meet at Seeb Marina at 8:15 AM for a boat trip to Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve. Instructor Charles and the team provide equipment, safety guidance, one beginner scuba session plus snorkeling, or two sessions for certified divers at extra cost. Expect fish, coral, possible turtles, and a simple lunch before returning around 1 PM.

“I'm still new to diving and the staff were very professional and made sure my equipment was working and that I was safe. also saw alot of large schools of fish and some impressive coral!”

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7.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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8.2 Hours Private Scuba Diving Activity in Qantab Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $138Best value

Meet your PADI instructor at Qantab Beach for a private two-hour underwater session, including gear fitting and guidance in the water. You’ll explore one of three nearby sites, with six possible options and depths reaching 12 meters. The protected bay, coral shelves, and chance of seeing turtles suit beginners and small groups.

“Great communication, flexible due to the weather condition, great and really pleasant guiding team on the boat, fruit and refreshments included, very nice boat with toilet”

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9.Scuba Diving Adventure in Musandam, Oman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $153

Travel from Daba Port into Musandam’s Gulf of Oman waters for two scuba sessions of up to 60 minutes each. Certified guides, including Samir, Mohammed, and Mohamed Mostafa, lead small groups of up to 10. Bring your passport, expect a border crossing, and enjoy coral, fish, rays, and possible turtle or dolphin sightings.

“I think this is the best diving experience ever had and captain mohammed Alsherbeny was really professional and helpful he gives me a safe and quality experience”

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10.Dimaniyat Islands Scuba Diving Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $165

Meet at Rabdan Diving & Sea Tours near Alseeb Marina for a two-stop scuba trip to the Dimaniyat Islands. Certified divers receive a boat and safety briefing, guided underwater time at two sites, snacks, sandwiches, and drinks. Equipment is optional at checkout, while personal insurance is not included.

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11.Discover Scuba Diving from a Fishing Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $138

Meet your PADI instructor at Qantab beach for a two-hour private scuba session. You’ll fit your equipment, practise basic skills, then enter the water to explore the home reef and look for fish, turtles, and other sea life. Instructor Ayman is named in one account, and all equipment is supplied.

“This is my first and One of the best scuba experience. We can see lot of fishes and turtles and more”

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12.Daymaniat Islands Try Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $217

Meet at Seeb Marina at 8:15 am for a small-group boat trip led by an Arabic- and English-speaking instructor. After a short theory lesson, you’ll visit suitable underwater sites around the Daymaniat Islands, with equipment, sandwiches, snacks, and drinks included. Guides Salem and Captain B may be part of your crew.

“It was the best experience I had in Oman and the best tour I had in this country. The team is amazing. We spent so many hours diving, swimming in crystal, blue sea waters with turtles, fish, stingray and other sea creatures. Guys you are the best! Thanks to you I fell in love with Muscat and diving. I hope to come again and dive again sometime!”

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