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The diving around the Damaniyat Islands is spectacular with walls, drop-offs, submerged reefs, swim-throughs and caves. Coral reefs cover up to 70% of the dive sites with more than a hundred different species of soft and hard coral. Marine life is abundant with prolific numbers of colourful reef fish, stingrays, occasional turtles, leopard sharks and on rare occasions a whale shark.
The six night itinerary explores the famous dive sites of the Daymaniyat Islands and Muscat area. Explore the Ras Abu Dhaut region, south of Muscat and the Daymaniyat Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the north. Diving highlights include the wreck of the Al Munassir, the drop-offs of Ras Abu Dhaut, Fahal, Bandar Khayran and of course, the famous Daymaniyat Islands, the jewel in the crown of diving in Oman. Expect to encounter plenty of fish, turtles, leopard sharks, colourful reefs and there’s a great chance of a whale shark encounter.
Diving the Damaiyat Islands
These nine, tiny, uninhabited islands lie about 17 kilometres off the Batinah coast and are the jewel in the crown for diving in the Gulf of Oman. The diving around the Damaniyat Islands is spectacular with walls, drop-offs, submerged reefs, swim-throughs and caves. Coral reefs cover up to 70% of the dive sites with more than a hundred different species of soft and hard coral. Marine life is abundant with prolific numbers of colourful reef fish, stingrays, occasional turtles, leopard sharks and on rare occasions a whale shark.
With the vast variety of sea life and coral close to the surface, snorkelling is also a particularly rewarding experience here. The Daymaniyat Islands offer a safe stop off point for migratory birds and are home to sea eagles and the graceful osprey; the beaches and cliffs come alive in the summer months with nesting birds and turtles returning to lay their eggs on the white sand beaches.
Day 1 (Saturday): Join the cruise in Muscat
The vessel departs from the Sifawy Boutique Hotel at around noon (12:00 hs) local time. On the first day you cruise towards Ras Abu Dhaut.
Day 2 - 5 Sunday to Thursday): Diving the Damaniyat Islands
During the trip you will have 3-4 dives daily depending on sea conditions including night dives where possible.
Day 6 (Friday): Disembark in Muscat
Cruise ends an you disembark after breakfast at the Sifawy Boutique Hotel.
Package includes:
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