Oman Muscat: Wonderful Wild Dolphin Watching and Dimaniyat Islands Snorkeling Tour, 6-hr duration with hotel pickup service within Muscat city area.
Itinerary includes:
1. Hotels within Muscat city limits will arrange pick-up service at the scheduled time for transfer to the marina (Marina Bander Al Rowdha) for boarding
2. Duration: 6 hrs (from 8:30am until 2:30pm)
3. Depart from the pier to first search for and chase wild dolphins, then head to the Daymaniyat Islands to visit 2 snorkeling spots before returning.
Daymaniyat Island Permit (Entry to the island is prohibited by government regulations from May to October, which is the breeding season for sea turtles and migratory birds)
5. Provides snorkeling equipment, life jackets, and buoyancy aids
6. Drinking water and sandwiches provided
7. Restrooms on the pier provide shower facilities
Items to bring: towel, swimsuit, extra clothes, sunscreen, hat, food, etc.
The dolphins in the Gulf of Oman are completely wild and naturally inhabit these waters, with a 90% chance of spotting them. The ancient Greeks considered the sight of dolphins around a ship to be a good omen.
Dolphins sometimes leap out of the water to perform juggling-like tricks and enjoy jumping and tumbling in big waves.
Next, head to the Dimaniyat Islands for snorkeling, with the itinerary featuring 2 dive sites and 2 opportunities to enter the water.
The Dimaniyat Islands are a nature reserve with excellent ecological conditions, featuring extremely rare coral reefs, making them a holy land for snorkeling and diving in the Middle East.
Turtles love to nest here, and if you're lucky, you might come across a turtle nest. Since turtles are wild animals, sightings aren't guaranteed, but the chances are quite high.
From May to October each year is the breeding season for sea turtles and migratory birds, during which the government prohibits island visits. The rest of the year is open for tourism, allowing visitors to enjoy the fine white sandy beaches.
