Turtle ToursShared Half-Day Snorkeling Tour
Join a small group and swim with turtles at the Daymaniyat Islands.
On this tripWhat's included
- 5 hours · morning departure
- 2-3 snorkel stops in the reserve
- Reserve entry permit included
- Snacks & soft drinks on board
For first-timers, families and solo travellers who want the Daymaniyat Islands without the private-charter price.
Your day
- 08:30 · Check in at Al Mouj Marina: gear fitting and safety briefing
- 09:00 · Cast off; rougly 40 minutes across to the reserve
- Morning · Two snorkel stops over the coral gardens (a third when conditions allow), with snacks and water on board between them
- 14:00 · Back at Al Mouj Marina
Questions we get asked
Will we actually see turtles?
The reserve has resident green and hawksbill turtles and most trips see them. But these are wild animals, and we will never chase one or promise what nature can't deliver.
I've never snorkeled. Can I still come?
Yes. Beginners and families are welcome: gear is fitted at check-in, life jackets are provided, and a guide is in the water with you at every stop.
Can children come?
Yes. There's no minimum age, and the child rate is OMR 17. Life jackets are provided for everyone.
What's the boat like?
A custom-built 36-foot boat with shade and a toilet, licensed for up to 20 guests.
When can we see whale sharks?
They pass through Omani waters roughly July to October, with late summer the peak. Outside those months, turtles snorkel year-round.
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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