Turtle ToursPrivate Half-Day Snorkeling Charter
The whole boat for your group: snorkel, swim or simply cruise.
On this tripWhat's included
- 5 hours · your boat, your pace
- Snorkel, swim, or just cruise
- Refreshments included
- Reserve permits arranged (per person)
For groups of up to 12 who want the boat, the route and the pace to themselves.
Your day
- 08:00 · Check in at Al Mouj Marina: gear fitting and safety briefing
- 08:30 · Cast off; roughly 40 minutes across to the reserve
- Morning · Snorkel, swim or simply cruise wherever the water is best that day. Your crew reads the conditions and you set the pace
- 13:30 · Back at Al Mouj Marina
Questions we get asked
How is this different from the shared tour?
Same reserve, same crew standard. But the boat is entirely yours. No fixed route, no strangers, up to 12 guests for one flat price.
Is the reserve entry permit included?
On private charters the permit is arranged per guest and added to your booking: OMR 3 per adult and OMR 1 per child under 16. Omani nationals pay OMR 1 per adult and 100 baisa per child.
Do you decide the route or do we?
Together. Your skipper knows where the water is clearest that morning; tell the crew what matters most (turtles, quiet bays, more time swimming) and they'll shape the trip around it.
What's the boat like?
A custom-built 36-foot boat with shade and a toilet. Private charters take up to 12 guests.
What's it best for?
Families, groups of friends, photographers and special occasions. Anyone who wants the islands at their own pace.
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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