Shaw Travel

Sea Based Tours

Dolphin Watching
Search the seas for Dolphins and Whales. Watching wild dolphins is a thrilling way to start the day, with an occasional sighting of one of the many species of whales that can be found just a few kilometers from Muscat’s rugged coast. Not every trip guarantees a sighting, but you are sure to enjoy a trip out to sea and enhance your knowledge of nature’s most fascinating marine mammals. Soft drinks, tea and coffee are included with an on-board breakfast. (Duration: 4½ Hours either sunrise or sunset)

The Damaniyat Islands
Discover this protected chain of Islands rich in marine and bird life. The Islands offer shelter to migratory birds, over a 100 species of fish as well as Hawksbill and Green Turtles. Drop anchor, and spend a relaxing day swimming and snorkeling with a picnic lunch.

Scuba Diving / Snorkeling
Bluzone Dive Centre in Muscat offer Beginner, Open Water and Advance diving PADI courses. A twin centre itinerary would include diving around Muscat as well as from the As Sawadi beach resort an hour north of Muscat, with easy access to the Damaniyat Islands offering challenging diving and excellent snorkeling.
For more information on Diving in Oman click here

Deep Sea Fishing
Experience game fishing in the waters of the Arabian Sea, home to Marlin, Sailfish and Yellow Fin Tuna. The company we recommend is a member of the International Game Fishing Association who can hire out luxurious, fully equipped cruisers.

Diving in Oman

The Dive operator that Shaw Travel highly recommend, has a Five Star PADI Dive Centre offering excellent facilities and the most experienced instructors and guides in the country. They are conveniently located in Muscat, at Bander al Rowha Marina. Request our brochure

Dive Sites in Oman:

Bander Khyran
The Capital area's weekend get away spot. A fjord system located twenty minutes to the south of Muscat by boat. Beautiful Corals line the bays and secluded beaches as seen in the Picture.

Fahal Island
Plunging to depths of over 40 meters, Fahal or "Shark" Island offers some of the best Diving around the Muscat Capital area. Two wrecks are located at the North East corner of the Island and a Tunnel known as the Blu-tube runs through the centre.

Cat Island
A mere two minutes away by boat, a very popular snorkeling site and night dive spot, with depths from two meters, to sixteen.

Ras Abu Daud
A small chain of Islands with steep walls on the East and shallow Reefs on the western side. Perfect for novice and advanced divers.
Ten minutes from the Quriyat wreck, a freighter in sixteen meters of water probably Oman’s most popular wreck dived on a regular basis.

Daymaniyat Islands Marine Park
A chain of Islands to the North of Muscat. A nature reserve offering Reefs from five meters to thirty and a lot of life to go with them. Special trips are regularly arranged here as access is limited.

The Al-Munassir (lima One)
On the 21st April the Royal Navy of Oman successfully sank the Al-Munassir off the coast line in the Baner Khyran area in Oman. Donated to the Oman by the Royal Navy, the Al-Munassir was the first of its kind to be sunk to create artificial reef in Omani waters. The Wreck is easily accessible. From the upper deck there are two vertical lift shafts down to the lower deck where most of the rooms to port and starboard are open. The bridge including the wheel house, ops room and communications room can be explored. Because of the abundant marine life in Oman waters the Al-Munassir will create a spectacular artificial reef which will encourage and initiate an integrated marine eco-system second to none.

Dive Trips and destinations vary on any given day and are subject to sea conditions and the experience of the Diving group. Attempts will be made to give all divers varied and as good a destination as possible on each outing, however, guarantees cannot be given for visits to specific areas.

Diving Rates available on request.

PADI Dive Courses in Oman:

Open Water Diver
Become a qualified diver through PADI open Water Diver program. Simply complete five video sessions, five pool sessions and four sea dives and you have done it! Open to all over the age of 10 years. The course is run daily. From £175

Advanced Open Water
Five dives covering specific areas of Diving, such as deep diving, navigation, photography and more. The program is designed to give the diver further experience and new insights whilst under the supervision of an Instructor. From £138

Dive Master
The first level for the professional diver. The Dive master course brings your knowledge up to Instructor level. The practice sessions are built up over a period of time so that the candidate gets a board array of experience. As the main pre-requisite program for instructor training this is a very comprehensive course. From £291.

Contact us for more information, or alternatively, request a call back and we will tailor the perfect Oman experience for you.

Back to top