The 8 Best Turtle Watching Tours in Oman

1.Daymaniyat Island Snorkeling with Turtles Tour

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

Join Sidab Sea Tours for a six-hour trip from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha to the Daymaniyat Islands. You’ll cruise Oman’s coast, snorkel around coral reefs with sea turtles, and enjoy a picnic near white-sand beaches. Captain Faisal has earned praise for his attentive handling of the trip. Dolphins and whale sharks may appear, but sightings are not guaranteed.

“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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Private Wadi Shab – Ras Al Hadd Overnight – 2 Days Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $542Top rated

Travel privately from Muscat to Wadi Shab and Ras Al Hadd, then continue through Sur, Qalhat, and Wadi Tiwi. Swim through Wadi Shab’s pools, watch green turtles at Ras Al Jinz, and sleep in a standard double room. English-speaking guides may include Said, Hamood, or Mohammed.

“Thank you Oman Landscape tours for the wonderful trips you provided to us. We are lucky to witness the Gulf first Sunrise at Ras Alhad. We are also amazed by the turtles in the beach especially how they lay their eggs. My kids enjoyed it alot. Appreciated our tour guide Mr.Hamood thank you sir. We really recommend you guys to our friends.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Small Group Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Set out from Seeb Port for a four-hour snorkeling trip to Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve. Guides including Yousuf and Captain Hassan lead the outing in Arabic, English, or Spanish. Expect a 20-minute boat ride, three hours in the reserve, supplied gear, snacks, drinks, sandwiches, and a good chance to see turtles.

“The Daymaniyat islands are marvellous! We swam with turtles and saw a shark. Our guide Yousuf and his captain are great guys.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Snorkeling with turtles at Ad Daymaniyat Islands

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $87Best value

Take a four-hour speedboat trip from Seeb Port to Ad Daymaniyat Islands. You get about three hours to snorkel among coral, fish, and sea turtles, with English or Arabic guides, gear, snacks, an island permit, and an underwater camera included. Dolphins and whale sharks may appear en route, but sightings are not guaranteed.

Check availability →Read our full review

5.3-Days Nizwa, Desert, Turtle, Wadi Shab

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 days · from $1,082

See Oman’s key sights in three busy days with a private 4WD, English-speaking guide, and pickup anywhere in Muscat. Visit Nizwa, sleep in Wahiba Sands, swim at Wadi Bani Khalid and Wadi Shab, tour Sur, and watch for nesting turtles at Ras Al Jinz. Guides Ali and Ahmed have earned especially strong praise for their care and local knowledge.

“Ali notre guide a été vraiment top. Extrêmement gentil et serviable. Dans l’ensemble les 3 jours permettent de voir les indispensables mais tellement de voiture!! Beaucoup trop de route. Le premier jour Nizwa, le souk, le fort, l’arrivée dans le désert. Super. J’ai trouvé que le camp n’était pas terrible. Beaucoup moins bien que sur les photos. Et aucune ambiance le soir. Je m’attendais à un dîner feu de camp. Pas du tout. C’était un buffet chacun à sa table. Le deuxième jour nous avons fait bcp de voiture et franchement ça ne valait pas la peine. Le troisième jour c’était super. Globalement , c’est chouette mais le deuxième jour…”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.2-Days 1 Night Private Ras Al Hadd Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $560

This two-day private trip from Muscat takes you along Oman’s coast to Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach, Wadi Shab, and Ras Al Jinz for a guided turtle visit. You’ll sleep near Ras Al Hadd, then see Sur’s handmade boat workshops, Qalhat, and Wadi Tiwi. A 4WD, English-speaking guide, breakfast, dinner, water, and entrance fees are included.

“It was a great trip experience we had. Our tour guide was excellent. Wadi shab is super amazing and relaxing place highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.2-day Private Tour to Ras Al Hadd

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $587

This private two-day trip from Muscat takes you along Oman’s coast to Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach, Wadi Shab, and Ras Al Jinz turtle reserve. You’ll stay overnight near Ras Al Hadd, then visit Sur, Qalhat, and Wadi Tiwi before returning. An English-speaking guide, 4WD transport, water, lodging, and entrance fees are included. Guides Ahmed and Juma have been especially praised, though availability is not guaranteed.

“Our tour guide, Mr. Ahmed, made the entire trip truly memorable and worthwhile. Wadi Bani Khalid was a highlight—a serene and relaxing oasis. After exploring the wadi, we headed to the stunning Wahiba Sands desert, where we visited a Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Tour Fatimah 2 Days-1 Night In Ras Al Hadd, Oman Tours Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $651

This private two-day Oman tour links Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach, Wadi Shab, Sur, Ras Al Hadd, Wadi Bani Khalid, and Wahiba Sands. Your guide drives a private 4WD, with hotel stay, dinner, breakfast, bottled water, and pickup included. Guides may include Abdullah or Ahmed, and the route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“Day 1 of the tour and Abdullah was waiting for us in our hotel reception . He was polite, professional and knowledgable . The vehicle we travelled in was super comfortable. We made lots of extra stops where Abdullah bought us delicious tea aRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review