Wonders of Dimaniyat Island 6-Hour Tour - Snorkel to Explore the Marine Life

A protected marine nature reserve composed of nine pristine, uninhabited islands, located roughly 40 km from Muscat. Often dubbed the “Jewel of the Middle East,” it offers serene white-sand beaches and rich biodiversity, including hawksbill and green turtles, rare coral reefs, and nesting seabirds.

Trip Description

Dimaniyat Islands offer an accessible, kid-friendly—and visually stunning—snorkeling experience right off Muscat. Tours typically run 4–6 hours and include snorkeling gear and refreshments for shared group experiences. Turtles are frequent visitors, with a chance of spotting rays, reef sharks, and even whale sharks (in season). This tour operates on a sharing basis and includes a complimentary pick-up and drop-off service from and to your hotels in Muscat, or even from the Sultan Qaboos Port for cruise ship arrivals.

Accomodation

This tour doesn't require hotel accommodation, as it is a day activity only.

Stay program

day 1
Dimaniyat Island Snorkeling Tour - 6 Hours
- Today, we will pick you up from your given pick-up point. The pick-up timing will be provided at the time of booking the tour. - You will be taken to the activity point, which is Bandar Al Rowda. - You will depart for the tour by speedboat and travel all the way to Dimaniyat Island. - On the way, we will stop for the snorkeling activity. There, you can dive into the water to explore sea life and meet beautiful fish, turtles, coral reefs, and many more. - Later, we will take you to one of the white sand islands of Dimaniyat, where you can relax and explore the beach. - On the way back to Muscat, you will be served lunch boxes to satisfy your appetite. - Lastly, we will return to the activity point, and from there, transport will be ready to drop you back at your destination. - The tour will be on a sharing basis and will be organized in small groups.