Diving bases and accommodations in Oman
The Daymaniyat Islands are a chain of nine islands managed by the Oman Environment Authority as a marine nature reserve. You need a permit for every visit. SeaOman’s day boats depart from Marina Al Mouj in Muscat and the Barceló Mussanah Resort. From May to October, you are not allowed to set foot on the islands, but diving and snorkelling are still permitted. Extra Divers runs trips to Fahal Island from Qantab, and from Qantab and Sifah to Bandar Khayran, southeast of Muscat, where the Royal Navy sank the wreck of the Al Munassir. In April, May and from September to November, the Safariship Oman Explorer also departs from Sifah.
This booklet lets you choose a dive centre and accommodation together. It compares the dive centres and the accommodation near them, showing which centre and house reef belong to which accommodation and how far the walk to the boat is. For each accommodation, it indicates whether there is space to rinse and dry your equipment and whether an early breakfast is available. For non-diving days, the booklet lists restaurants and excursions, with a map link for each location.
You will receive an A5-format PDF that you can read on your phone or tablet while on the go and print as a booklet at home.