Turtle ToursPrivate Full-Day Snorkeling Charter
A full day across multiple snorkel sites and secluded bays.
On this tripWhat's included
- 10 hours · the full island experience
- Multiple snorkel sites & secluded bays
- Fresh BBQ lunch available
- Reserve permits arranged (per person)
For groups who want the whole reserve in one day: photographers, big families, celebration crews.
Your day
- 08:00 · Check in at Al Mouj Marina: gear fitting and safety briefing
- 08:30 · Cast off for a full day on the water (around 10 hours)
- Morning · Snorkel stops across the reserve's coral gardens
- Midday · Swim, relax, or a fresh beach BBQ lunch (November–April, arranged in advance)
- Afternoon · More snorkel sites as conditions allow, at your pace
- 18:30 · Back at Al Mouj Marina
Questions we get asked
Isn't 10 hours a lot?
It's the unhurried version of the islands: multiple snorkel sites, long swim stops and time to simply be on the water. The pace is entirely yours.
How does the beach BBQ work?
From November to April we can arrange a fresh BBQ lunch on the beach. It's priced by menu and fully customizable; tell us what you'd like when you book.
Is the reserve entry permit included?
Arranged per guest and added to your booking, same as the half-day charter: OMR 3 per adult and OMR 1 per child under 16 (Omani nationals: OMR 1 per adult, 100 baisa per child).
What's included on board?
Snorkeling gear, life jackets, refreshments, and a licensed crew with a guide in the water, on a custom-built 36-foot boat with shade and a toilet.
Plan your trip
About the turtles: an honest note
Green and hawksbill turtles live around the Daymaniyat year-round, and most snorkeling trips see them, often up close. But they're wild animals in a protected reserve: we don't chase, touch, feed or corner them, and we can't script an encounter. What we can promise is a crew that knows the sites where turtles actually are, and the patience to let the ocean do its thing.
What to bring
- Swimwear (wear it under your clothes)
- Towel, hat and sunglasses
- Reef-safe sunscreen (the reserve's coral will thank you)
- A dry bag for phones and cameras
- Seasickness tablet an hour before, if you're prone
We provide all snorkeling gear, life jackets (adult and child sizes), drinking water and snacks.
Getting there: Al Mouj Marina
All trips depart from Al Mouj Marina, Muscat, a short taxi from most Muscat hotels, with parking available. Arrive 30 minutes before departure for permits, gear sizing and the safety briefing. We send the exact pontoon location and a map pin when your booking is confirmed.
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Snorkeling gear and life jackets are included, a crew member stays in the water, and children are welcome on every trip. We meet at Al Mouj Marina, Muscat, 30 minutes before departure. Just bring swimwear, a towel and reef-safe sunscreen; we provide everything else. Cancel free up to 48 hours before a shared tour (72 hours for private charters); full refund if we cancel for weather or force majeure. Have a question first?
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