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Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Muscat, Oman

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Yash_M ·

Jan 2026

Just mesmerising! Beautiful turtles, sea and people! We saw so many turtles multiple species of fishes and got some beautiful pictures that we never thought we would be capturing them !Would definitely do it again!

· Stephen_D ·

Feb 2026

What a brilliant trip to take. Both of our kids 15 & 7 loved it. Captain Ashraf was without fault and really made the experience for our 7 year old. The snorkeling spots are fantastic and the island themselves are beautiful desert islands.

Overview

Keep your eyes out for turtles and other colorful fish on this group snorkel excursion in the Daymaniyat Islands. Your tour departs from Muscat for convenience, and all your snorkel gear is provided so you don’t need to bring your own. At certain times of the year you can go to the beach, but otherwise you stay on the water. Feel free to use provided kayaks, too.

Easy to find meeting point in Muscat to keep things easy
Let your captain take you to the best corals and snorkel spots
Enjoy snacks and refreshments along the way to keep you energized
Make a few new friends on this group tour

What's Included

Snacks
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water

No pick up service from hotel.
Travelers should bring their own towels
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Al Mouj Marina مارينا الموج مسقط
18th November Street, Muscat, Oman
The meeting point: Al Mouj Marina gate at 8:00am Boat Name: Oman Captain Name: Elias OR Ashraf

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

What To Expect

Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Maria_R

We had the most amazing time during our Oman Sea Tour to Damaniyat Island. Captain Ashraf and his crew took good care of us at all times and had many attentions to us. Thanks for an unforgettable day!

Reviews

4.9

based on 528 reviews

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Awesome

Zoe_N, Feb 2026

It was awesome, we were so lucky to see so many animals including turtles, dolphins and a whale shark (we were told this is really unusual for this time of year) - and loads of fish.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience! We're thrilled that you were lucky enough to spot turtles, dolphins, and even a whale shark - what an amazing and unforgettable sight, especially at this time of year! Seeing so much marine life truly makes the trip extra special. We're so happy you enjoyed every moment, and we hope to welcome you back for another incredible adventure soon!

Incredible experience!

Maria_R, Feb 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had such an amazing time on your Oman Sea Tour to the Damaniyat Islands. Captain Ashraf and the crew truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience!

Must do in Muscat

Stephen_D, Feb 2026

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that both your kids had such a great time - especially your 7-year-old. Captain Ashraf will be so happy to know he helped make the experience extra special. We're glad you enjoyed the snorkeling spots and the beauty of the desert islands. We hope to welcome your family again for another memorable adventure!"

The tour was awesome, the...

Ken_W, Feb 2026

The tour was awesome, the captain was nice and explained everything well. They offered snacks and sandwiches, water, which was very thoughtful.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted you enjoyed the tour and that our captain and refreshments made it even better. Wishing to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Absolutely Incredible!

Yash_M, Jan 2026

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you were mesmerized by the turtles, the sea, and the experience as a whole. Capturing such special moments is always unforgettable, and we're so happy we could be part of it. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back again for another adventure with Oman sea tour.

Must do in Muscat

Caleb_G, Dec 2025

Professionally run! Really calm and nice experience. The snacks and fruit provided were so good and the views were incredible. Highly recommend this experience.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words ,We're glad you enjoyed the amazing experience, the snacks, and the beautiful views. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon with Oman sea tour.

Really good from start to...

Richard_N, Nov 2025

Really good from start to finish. Excellent guide, clean efficient boat. Photos from guide to remember the trip. Snacks and drinks were very welcome.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you very much for your nice review. We are happy that you enjoyed the trip from the beginning to the end. We are glad that you liked the guide, the clean boat, and the photos. We hope to welcome you again.

Great interaction and...

Siham_B, Nov 2025

Great interaction and guide was fantastic wonderful trip and worth going so many turtles! And the guide gives you videos of the experience at the end 💯 a must thank you so much 😊🙏🏻

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words, We're really happy you enjoyed the trip and got to see so many turtles. It's great to know the guide made the experience fun and that you liked the videos at the end. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Best day

Geoffrey_D, Aug 2025

Such a great day! Service was amazing and the captains were so helpful and accommodating. Saw so many turtles also one of the best experiences I’ve had 🥰

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thanks for your feedback, we really appreciate your words. Glad to be part of your experience to this amazing Island, also one of our stuff priorities is to be sure that you enjoying the trip to Daymaniat Islands. Wishing to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Cancelled due to the rough seas

Oliver_J, Jul 2025

The tour got cancelled but the cancellation was handled surprisingly well! Thank you! I did go with another company at the marina and the islands are gorgeous and snorkelling really nice! Saw shark , turtles, doplhins, birds , fish

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks for your feedback, we really appreciate your words. Glad to know that you enjoyed. Hope to see again with our tour.

The captain and staff...

Faisal_A, May 2025

The captain and staff were amazing , the overall experience was above expectations. I would recommend it.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thanks for your feedback, we appreciate your time. Happy to know that you found our stuff helpful during your snorkelling trip to Daymaniat Islands. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Great experience. Best...

Fehd_A, May 2025

Great experience. Best part was swimming with the many turtles. Lots to see while snorkelling. Great host, refreshments and basic food.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thanks for your amazing feedback, we really appreciate your words. Glad to know that you enjoyed snorkelling with the turtles, and you have a great time during the trip to Daymaniat Islands. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Best Snorkeling trip ever!

elisa_m, Apr 2025

This was the best snorkeling experience we have ever had and we’ve snorkeled in a lot of places. We saw turtles, Octopuses, squid and even migrating nesting birds. The crew was great and so helpful. We were happily surprised that they shared a video they took with us that morning, free of charge!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thanks for your amazing feedback, we really appreciate your time. Glad to know that you enjoyed the snorkelling experience during your trip to Daymaniat Islands. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

The best snorkelling experience

Indira_H, Apr 2025

This trip was fantastic! Our guides Faisal and Sharif were full of energy and got everyone in the mood on the boat. Once we arrived at the islands they took us around a bit until they found a quiet spot to moor. A quick walk across the beach took us to a cove that was full of coral, fish and sea turtles! They snorkelled out with us, taking photos and videos of us and the marine life (which they shared with us later on the boat). The second spot was not quite as good, being on the other side of the island the waves were choppier and it was a bit harder to swim, but amongst the fish and coral they managed to find two octopuses! On the island it was full of birds and life, and the views were absolutely spectacular! On the boat there was plenty of water and fruit juice to drink, but the food wasn’t amazing - just a couple of pre prepared sandwiches and some salad, but overall it didn’t take away from the experience. 10/10 would totally recommend!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thanks for your amazing feedback, we really appreciate your support words. Glad that you found our stuff helpful during your snorkelling trip to Daymaniat Islands , wonderful words that share the amazing experience during the trip. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Excellent snorkeling trip, 10/10

Timothy_S, Mar 2025

This is a phenomenal experience and I have never seen so many turtles before in my life swimming. The tour was perfectly paced, with two stops that were about one hour each. Great snorkeling at both spots. The guide was 10/10, very professional, and he took care of everyone with his expertise and hospitality. I think the best part is he even airdropped some amazing video from his camera of us snorkeling. Highly highly impressed.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thanks for your amazing feedback, we really appreciate your time. Glad to know that you enjoyed your time , during your snorkelling trip to Daymaniat Islands. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour

Expensive

Christina_G, Mar 2025

The tour does not offer pickup or drop-off, the Taxi Oman app did not work for me and I ended up paying through my nose for a hotel taxi to the port and back, bringing the total for the trip up to an extortionate price. For that, I’d say, it was only alright. Oman is the turtle Mecca of the world…that much is apparent, when you see a dozen and are told, it was a really bad day, because they frequently spot twice as many as that. So, if you like turtles, it might still be worth it. However, the reef in the islands is completely dead, which is a shame. I‘d been on a dolphin watching and snorkeling trip that had stopped at another spot where the corals were still colorful and in much better shape and I saw as many turtles there, so would advise to go there rather than the islands. Also, given the price and the cold water temperatures, I think the company should be offering wet suit jackets as is standard in most other countries with relatively cold sea temperatures. I really hope that all tour companies going to the islands will try more to protect the reef/ give it a chance to recover as it was just sad to see the current state.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for sharing your review about the trip. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we will take your suggestions into a consideration. Hope to see you again, thank you!

Plenty of Turtles!!

Maribeth_S, Feb 2025

This trip was exactly what we were looking for. You are given a few hours to explore and relax on the islands, and plenty of time to snorkel during that time at your leisure. We saw a lot of turtles swimming all around us. A very cool experience.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thanks for your wonderful feedback, we really appreciate your words. Glad to hear you amazing experience during your snorkeling trip to Daymaniat Islands with Oman sea tour, Hope to see you again .

Nice outing from Muscat

Nathan_J, Feb 2025

Fairly good snorkeling experience. Plentiful fish of many types, also a group of turtles that you can get fairly close to. On our way to the islands we crossed a school of dolphins and followed them far too long - our time snorkeling was reduced. You also get to spend about an hour exploring one of the islands, and that was kind of fun. The guide provided underwater video of the turtles. Overall a good time.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thanks for sharing your experience and describing the wonderful moments. Happy to know that you find your trip to Daymaniat Islands a good experience and you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Turtles galore!

Kevin_M, Feb 2025

Great Tour, there's only us plus 5 more so, there's plenty of space on the boat. Our captain was very nice and helpful. So easy to communicate with. We saw more than 2 dozen of turtles on our first stop then we went to another spot where it wasn't too crowded and saw another couple dozens of turtles and they were busy eating. This is a great Tour, definitely worth the money!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thanks for your wonderful feedback, we really appreciate your shining words. Happy to know that you enjoyed your trip with our amazing stuff to Daymaniat Islands. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Amazing.

Fahad_M, Jan 2025

This was the best snorkeling experience ever. I have been to Thailand, Hawaii, Cancun in the past but this was the best.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thanks for your wonderful feedback, we really appreciate your words. Your words will keep our standards high. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour

Beautiful snorkeling!

Christopher_N, Jan 2025

The coral reefs are very beautiful, there is so much diverse sea life to look at, the equipment that they had worked very well and with some of the most comfortable snorkeling equipment I have used. The only downside that makes us not five stars is that the guides had somewhat limited knowledge And engagement pertaining to fish in the area and other information about the island

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thanks for your wonderful feedback, we really enjoy hearing your experience during your snorkeling trip to Daymaniat Islands. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Good trip, would recommend.

Philip_W, Dec 2024

Trip was as advertised. Would recommend. The island was beautiful, and the guides were super nice. I got lucky and got to see the turtles.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thanks for your amazing feedback, we really appreciate your time. Glad to hear that you find our stuff helpful during your snorkeling trip to Daymaniat Islands. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Best snorkeling experience

Sherri_D, Dec 2024

This was an amazing experience. The boat staff was incredible, the boat ride to and from the island couldn’t have been more relaxing, and the snorkeling in the clearest water was breathtaking. We saw 6 sea turtles all together as well as other beautiful fish. Hiking up the rock cliffs had spectacular views and relaxing on the beach for lunch was quite a treat! I highly recommend this day trip!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thanks for sharing your experience, during your snorkeling trip to Daymaniat Islands.yor would will keep our standards high . Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour

Amazing day in water off Oman

Keith_L, Dec 2024

First the snorkeling experience is one of the best we have had with turtles. Just amazing. The boat and crew were great providing pointers where to go. They shared great photos of the group on the way back. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thanks for sharing your snorkeling experience to Daymaniat Islands, nice to know that you enjoyed snorkeling with the turtles. You're shining words will keep our standards high, hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Great trip

Thomas_S, Nov 2024

Tour was great. Great locations, great skipper that shared amazing videos from the snorkling with the turtels. If you like underwater pictures be sure to rember your Go Pro. Also I highly recommend a solar shirt for swimming to avoid a sun burn.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thanks for your wonderful feedback, we really appreciate it will help us keep our standards high. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

An excellent day spent in beautiful nature

Finn_L, Oct 2024

Loved this trip, swam with sea turtles in a beautiful setting. Team on the boat were very kind and took some great videos which they subsequently shared with me. What more could you ask for?

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thanks for your amazing feedback, we really enjoy hearing about your wonderful snorkeling trip to Daymaniat Islands with our helpful staff.Alos, describing the wonderful moments during discovering marina life. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour

Swimming in an real time aquarium!

kblizard0416, Oct 2024

The Captain took us to two quieter locations with only 1 other boat tour. My wife and I saw turtles galore and a wide variety of colourful fish and other sea creatures. My favourite was the clown fish! On our return trip in seas with 5 foot waves due to increasing wind, our captain was masterful in minimizing collateral damage! We only lost a window … absolutely the best snorkelling we have ever experienced…

Response from Host, Oct 2024

We are so grateful for your kind words,that described the most best moments of our trip. It's an honour for us to be part of your enjoyable trip that symbolizes the beauty of Daymaniat Islands. Of course, our customers safety is one of our companies priorities. Thanks for choosing Oman Sea Tour.

A must do trip in Muscat

Kate_J, Oct 2024

Absolutely fabulous trip and one ticked off the bucket list for me to swim with turtles, and so many turtles!! Two one hour stops for snorkelling then a further hal hour for a more relaxed swim. Definitely follow the staff member when snorkelling, they know exactly how to find the turtles, we saw 7 together at one point. Also so much other stunning marine life bit yo be missed. Staff were all so friendly and took lots of individual video footage which they airdropped to us before the end of the trip. Hot sandwiches and plenty of drinks provided. Great value hope the price, absolutely recommend.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

We really appreciate your feedback, and we are glad to know you enjoyed swimming with the turtles and living the real marine life with us. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serv you again. Thanks for choosing Oman Sea Tour

Amazing tour! We saw so...

Elizabeth_R, Oct 2024

Amazing tour! We saw so many turtles and our captain Ilyas was the best. The boat was also big and shaded which was nice

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thanks for your full meaning feedback, that support us to give the most conform service to our customers. We really appreciate to be part of your wonderful experience to Daymaniat Island. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour.

Absolutely recommend!

Izzy_T, Oct 2024

We had a beautiful and comfy boat, smooth rides. The Captain and staff were very helpful and caring, they help took amazing videos and photos. We went to 3 gorgeous spots for snorkeling and swimming. Look no further, you will return very satisfied!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thanks for your wonderful words describing our trip to Daymaniat Islands we really appreciate that, that have highest standards of comfort. And you enjoyed your trip with our amazing staff that helped you to get beautiful videos during your snorkeling. Hope to see you again with Oman sea tour ⚓️