The 11 Best Diving Trips in Oman

1.Scuba Diving Trips to Dimaniyat Islands

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

Join Pearl Dimaniyat Diving Center from Al Seeb Port for a five-and-a-half-hour trip to Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands. You can snorkel or try scuba, with equipment, permits, guides, snacks, and drinks included. Turtles, stingrays, moray eels, leopard sharks, and coral gardens may appear.

“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 scuba trip from Seeb to the protected Daymaniyat Islands. Guides Steven and Captain Muhammed lead a small group of up to 12 to coral reefs where you may see turtles, rays, eels, reef sharks, schools of fish, and seasonal 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 scuba experience in Muscat. You’ll receive gear, safety instruction, boat transport, water, snacks, and guided underwater time, with possible sightings of turtles, eels, cuttlefish, parrotfish, and coral reef life.

“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

Meet Global Scuba in Muscat for a beginner-friendly morning at the Daymaniat Islands. You’ll learn basic theory aboard the boat, receive full equipment, and enter the sea with an instructor such as Emmy, Behnas, or Salim. Expect one main underwater session, snorkeling, lunch, and a 1:30 PM return.

“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.Try scuba Diving Tours To Daymaniyat Islands.

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

Meet your instructor at Seeb Marina at 8:15 AM for a 25-minute boat ride to the Daymaniyat Islands. Beginners receive a briefing before a 25 to 35-minute scuba session, followed by snorkeling, food, and a second site. Certified divers can request two scuba sessions.

“Au top , super organisation, suffisamment de temps , moniteur et guide à l’écoute et disponible ! Pas eu la chance de croisé des requins ni beaucoup de tortues cette fois mais énormément de sorte de poisson de toute taille .. vraiment super activité.”

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6.Daymaniyat Island Scuba Dive 2 locations + BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $199

Join MolaMola Diving Center for a seven-hour scuba trip from Al Mouj Marina to two Daymaniyat Island sites. You get two tanks, equipment, an English-speaking host, a catamaran-style boat, BBQ and vegetarian lunch, drinks, and time to spot turtles, rays, zebra sharks, and moray eels.

“Amazing experience! Very patient and nice instructors. Crystal clear water, we saw many turtles and 2 big sting Ray”

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7.2 Hours Private Scuba Diving Activity in Qantab Beach

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

Meet your PADI instructor at Qantab Beach for gear fitting, a safety briefing, and a private underwater session on the home reef. Choose among six options across three shallow sites, reaching no more than 12 meters. The calm setting suits first-time and experienced participants.

“It was truly one of the best experiences I've had in Oman. The team was incredibly organized, all the equipment was brand new. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, especially in diving and sea activities in Oman. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to have a special day.”

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8.Scuba Diving Adventure in Musandam, Oman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $153

Meet at Daba Port at 8:00 am for a six-hour Musandam scuba outing with certified guides, two boat-accessed sites, and up to 60 minutes underwater at each. Expect coral, rays, turtles, moray eels, and plentiful fish. Bring your passport, swimwear, and towel.

“Super dive center, all the gears are in good condition, and the instructor really cares about the safety of the divers. Very well planned and serious staff, while keeping the activity fun!”

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9.Dimaniyat Islands Scuba Diving Trip

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

Meet at Rabdan Diving & Sea Tours near Alseeb Marina for a certified-only scuba trip to Oman’s Dimaniyat Islands. You’ll make two one-hour underwater sessions with an Arabic- and English-speaking instructor, snacks, soft drinks, and possible turtle, shark, and whale shark sightings.

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10.Discover Scuba Diving from a Fishing Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $138

Meet your PADI instructor at Qantab beach for a two-hour first scuba experience. You will learn basic skills, get fitted with supplied equipment, then enter the water to explore the home reef. Instructor Ayman is noted for helping beginners feel calm and confident.

“Very good, supportive & friendly instructor. It was my first time still he explained everything perfectly and made us comfortable with all the equipments. Recommended”

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11.Daymaniat Islands Try Scuba Diving

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

Meet Salem, Captain B, or another Arabic or English speaking instructor at Seeb Marina for a small-group scuba trip to the Daymaniyat Islands. You’ll receive an onboard briefing, use supplied equipment, choose a suitable site, and enjoy time for snorkeling, sandwiches, and soft drinks.

“Two adventure dives in excellent spots and in a nice pleasent drift. The guide was perfect in planning the tours and very helpfull with the equipment befrore and after dives. I made one of my best underwater Photoshop here (2m black stingray, 0.5m boxfish).”

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