Daymaniat Islands Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Sea Turtles, Sharks, and Colorful Fish
5.0
68 Ratings
Muscat
Experience an unforgettable snorkeling adventure in the Daymaniat Islands. Swim with sea turtles, sharks, and colorful fish in this nature reserve near Muscat. Book now!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pearl Marine Tourism - Embark on a journey of 45 to 60 minutes by boat to reach the Daymaniat Islands, situated a mere 26 kilometers off the coast of Muscat. Our snorkeling adventure will transport you to two distinct spots teeming with marine life such as Turtles, Black tip sharks, Rays, Eels, and a variety of Reef Fish.

In the months from November to April, we include a pause at the beach, typically nestled between the snorkeling sessions. This interlude provides an opportunity to explore the island, capture memories with photographs, and unwind on the sandy shores.

However, from May to October, access to the beach is restricted to protect the nesting periods of Turtles and Birds.

We hold the esteemed Green Tourism Silver Award and are committed to sustainability by eliminating Single Use plastic on our excursions.

What's Included
  • Snacks included
  • Snorkeling gear provided
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Lunch provided
  • Bottled water available
What's Not Included
  • Guest need to bring Towel
Additional Information

The Daymaniat Islands are a snorkeling hotspot around Muscat. You can snorkel with many sea Turtles, sharks, Rays and colorful Fish. Our guides will show you the most beautiful sites around the nine islands in the nature reserve.
We pride ourselves on customer service with a personal touch and guarantee that our guests will have an unforgettable experience, which you can treasure forever.
We provide snorkeling equipment, water fruits and snacks on the boat

  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • minimum age 5 yeas
  • basic swimming skills are required
Location
اللؤلؤة للسياحة البحرية
Meeting Point is the glass door opposite the Marina office, next to huqqa restaurant Our Guides are wearing a T-shirt with Daymaniat Shells logo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jemimamt
Mar 18, 2024
Hands down the best snorkelling I've done (and I've done a lot)! - Hands down the best snorkelling I've seen in a while - I'm an ex-professional diver and have seen a lot of underwater worlds but this was exceptional. Captain Farhad is brilliant - sensitive to the ecological needs of such an area, took fantastic photos and went above and beyond for his guests. He knows where the local wildlife is, took care to protect it and even looked after the local beach and island tourism impact. I would have paid double for this trip - can't recommend highly enough.
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Jyb10
Mar 14, 2024
Superb tour for snorkeling - The tour is well organized et very nice, in a very confortable boat. Captain Farad provides lot of informations regarding turtle and nature protection.
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Nata
Mar 10, 2024
Fantastic and memorable experience with the professional company - Everything was great, from booking, communication to the tour day itself, captain Mboana, his guidance. This is a very professional company. Communication while booking was clear, all my questions and concerns were answered promptly. The tour itself was great, the weather was luckily great too! The captain spotted dolphins, and we enjoyed observing them. He stopped the boat, and we spent some time watching dolphins. He was hospitable, friendly, smiley at all times, and easygoing. He informed us about rules not to touch turtles, safety, etc, that shows the company cares about nature protection. He always ensured that everyone was doing well, everything was fine, and was in full control of the situation. The boat was clean, and everything was on time. Dimaniat islands were fantastic. We saw corals, turtles, and lots of colourful fishes. The sand was almost like in Maldives, white and soft, the water was clear and turquoise. We appreciated Captain's great service and rewarded him with some gratuity. It is very important to recognise great service because it is rare you receive such genuine behaviour and a caring approach. We will recommend your company to everyone. Thank you for your great ethics and organisation. P.S. Dear tourists, please do NOT touch corals, do NOT touch turtles (they are NOT pets), do NOT leave trash behind, and do NOT take shells home! Take photos only, leave only footprints. Thank you.
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Joyqgrimes
Mar 10, 2024
Fantastic snorkel trip - So happy i booked with this Daymaniat Shells. Captain Fahad and Nasser were amazing. Fahad was raised in these waters and genuinely cares about the islands and it's protection. He made sure we were all having a great time but also ensured our safety the entire time. I felt very safe in his speed boat and out in the waters with him. He also takes great pics and shares with everyone at the end of the trip. The snorkeling was really amazing- colorful fish and turtles going about their daily business. water was chill at this time tho, so make sure you have a cover up.
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Stephaniedm2389ds
Mar 6, 2024
Thanks for this amazing trip 🩷 - The trip was such a nice experience. Our Captain Fahad gave a lot of interesting information and he was genuinely interested in his tour participants. He really cares about the nature and the turtles and you can feel that it is his passion. We also got a cute water bottle as a gift. I would highly recommend this tour, it was worth each penny. Thanks for the trip🩷
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835valerieh
Feb 23, 2024
Great snorkelling on an environmentally friendly boat - A great day out with a guide who clearly cares about the Daymaniat Islands and their wildlife, stopping to pick up floating plastic which other boats had left behind. There was beautiful coral and fishes to look at and we particularly enjoyed swimming with the turtles. Photos of what we saw were sent to us afterwards, which was an unexpected bonus. Sandwiches, cakes and fruit were excellent and water was provided in a reusable souvenir bottle.
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292himanshua
Feb 4, 2024
Enjoyable snorkelling trip - The trip we had with Daymaniat shells was brilliant. Fahar and Nasser were skilled and knowledgeable guides who prioritised our safety and enjoyment, as well as the well being of the animals we visited. They adjusted to the weather and environment to make sure we made the most of our trip, provided plenty of time for us to explore at our own pace and loads of great food and water on board the boat. The boat was comfortable and well maintained and we were well looked after - I would recommend a tour with Daymaniat Shells to anyone.
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Zarinaadylova
Jan 29, 2024
Our experience at Daymaniyat - The best tour I have ever experienced! Our adventure was superable! Captain Fahad and Nassir were extremely helpful, friendly and professional! From the moment I booked the tour till we left our boat - everything was better, than expected! It’s all about details - the boat itself, the way they treated us, the knowledge where exactly is better snorkeling, the gift and photo links - the best part!!! Many many thanks for such a bright memories!
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Mikel366
Jan 16, 2024
Stunning Islands - Amazing Tour Operator - With so many tour operators offering trips to Daynaniat Islands, I read reviews to help me decide who to book with. After reading a travel blog about Daymaniat Shells, I booked right away. What makes this company stand apart from others is the passion from the owner, Fahad. He was our guide for the day, and his passion and love of the islands was easy to see. The group was fortunate to get taken out on the Shell's new boat, the blue monster I believe. It's a fantastic boat that was very comfortable and pleasent to ride on with enough room for everyone. The islands are absolutly stunning, and we encountered so many turtles. The snorkling was fantastic. I cannot recommend this company enough, and will be touring with them again. Thanks for a great day Fahad, you run a fantastic tour!
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Fp341
Jan 14, 2024
Great day. - Very professional, smooth process, great communication during arrangement. Cpt Fahad was nice and humble, he taylored the day to fulfill our needs and expectations. Much appreciated!!
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