Full-day island trip · November to April

Full Day Trip from Muscat to a Daymaniyat Island Beach

60 OMR per adult 30 OMR child (3–12) · under 3 free · plus 5% VAT

08:30 to about 18:00
November to April
Seeb Marina, Muscat
2 or 3 snorkel stops
Every day in season
About 12–16 guests

This is our full day trip from Muscat to the Daymaniyat Islands, a protected nature reserve off the coast. It runs every day from November to April, while the island beaches are open. You meet at Seeb Marina at 08:15, leave at 08:30 and are back at about 18:00, with two or three snorkel stops, time on an island beach and lunch included.

It costs 60 OMR per adult and 30 OMR per child (3 to 12), and under-3s go free, plus 5% VAT: 126 OMR for two adults. Boat, reserve permits, snorkel gear, lunch, snacks and drinks are included, and you book on WhatsApp.

Our longest day trip: about nine and a half hours at the islands.
Beach time on an island, with shade, chairs and mats.
Lunch included, on the beach or on the boat, as you prefer.
Two or three snorkel stops, chosen by the captain on the day.
Often a sunset on the way home from December to February.

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On the island
Price
What’s included
When
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Full-day island trip

Date

Adults

Children 3–12

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Runs 1 November to 30 April. Under-3s go free. Full refund if we cancel for weather.

Your day

A full day boat trip from Muscat, step by step

Only the start and the return are fixed times. The captain plans the rest around the sea and the weather on the day.

08:15 · Meet at Seeb Marina
Free public parking at the marina. Come in modest clothes and change into your swimwear on board. The crew hand out masks and life jackets and give a short briefing.
08:30 · Boat to the islands
About 25 to 30 minutes across the sea. The boat is shaded and has a toilet.
First snorkel stop
The captain picks a reef with clear water. Turtles are commonly seen, though never guaranteed. On some days there is a second stop before landing.
Sandwiches, then the island
A snack on board, then we land on an island beach chosen by the captain.
Lunch and beach time
Lunch on the beach or on the boat, as you like. Swim, relax in the shade or explore. Kayaks and paddle boards are available on request.
One more snorkel on the way back
A last reef stop before heading home.
About 18:00 · Back at Seeb Marina
From December to February you will often see the sunset on the way back.

Half or full day?

Island day trip from Muscat: half day or full day?

Both trips leave Seeb Marina and snorkel the same reefs. The full day adds a long stretch on an island beach and lunch.

Full day

Beach, lunch and snorkeling

08:30 to about 18:00, November to April. Two or three snorkel stops, island beach time and lunch. 60 OMR per adult + VAT. Best if you want a slow, relaxed day.

Half day

Just the snorkeling

About four hours, morning or afternoon, all year. Two snorkel stops, sandwiches and drinks, and a short beach stop from November to April. 30 OMR per adult + VAT.

See the half-day trip

Overnight

Stay on the island

Two days and one night: sunset, BBQ dinner, a night in a tent and snorkeling on both days. November to April. 100 OMR per adult + VAT.

See island camping

On the island

A beach day on a nature-reserve island

The captain chooses the island on the day, depending on the sea and the wind. You can swim, relax in the shade or take a short walk around the island. The island is not private: other boats may land on the same beach.

Lunch, snacks and drinks

Lunch is included, and you choose whether to eat on the beach or on the boat. Sandwiches, snacks, water and soft drinks too. You are welcome to bring your own food, especially for dietary needs.

Shade and comfort

Shade, chairs and mats on the beach. The boat stays close to the shore, so its toilet is always nearby.

Children and non-swimmers

There is a shallow area by the beach. Life jackets for everyone, and the crew can help in the water. You can always stay on the boat during snorkel stops.

Extras

Kayaks and paddle boards are available on request. A GoPro can be added for 12 OMR.

Snorkel stops

What you may see

Two or three snorkel stops, picked on the day for clear water and marine life.

Sea turtles Common: Commonly seen around the reefs. Give them space and let them swim past.
Coral and reef fish Every stop: Coral reefs full of reef fish at every stop.
Reef sharks Seen often: Our crews have seen reef sharks around the islands many times.
Dolphins Sometimes: Sometimes seen on the boat ride.

Wild animals are never guaranteed. We don’t chase, touch or feed marine life, and nobody stands on the coral.

Price

Full day trip price, with VAT

Adults are 13 and over. Children aged 3 to 12 pay half, and under-3s go free. A 50% deposit confirms your booking.

Trip	Price	With 5% VAT
Full-day island trip08:30 to 18:00 · Seeb Marina · 1 Nov to 30 Apr	60 OMR adult 30 OMR child	63 OMR 31.50 OMR

Prices are in Omani rials (OMR). You pay the deposit by secure link with a credit or debit card or Apple Pay.

What you really pay, with VAT

1 adult63 OMR60 OMR + 3 OMR VAT
2 adults126 OMR120 OMR + 6 OMR VAT
2 adults + 1 child157.50 OMR150 OMR + 7.50 OMR VAT
2 adults + 2 children189 OMR180 OMR + 9 OMR VAT

Cancelling

Cancel more than 48 hours before departure and you get 50% of the total back, less a 5% payment fee. Within 48 hours, or if you don’t show up, it is non-refundable.

Bad weather

If we cancel because of the weather or the sea, you get a full refund or a new date. If the weather turns and we have to come back early, you get a partial refund.

Just your group?

A private boat takes only your group, morning or afternoon. Send us your date and numbers for a full-day private quote.

See the private boat trip All Muscat boat trips and prices

What you pay for

What’s included

What to bring

A towel and sunscreen (we don’t provide these), swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, spare clothes and any medication you need. A waterproof bag keeps your phone dry.

What to wear

Please wear modest clothing at the marina, as it is a public place. You can change into your swimwear once you are on board.

When

Why only November to April?

From May to October the island beaches are closed because sea turtles nest there, so nobody can land. In those months, take the half-day snorkeling trip instead: snorkeling runs all year.

Best time to visit the Daymaniyat Islands

Getting there

Meeting point: Seeb Marina, Muscat

The full-day trip leaves from Seeb Marina in Muscat. Use the map button to get directions straight to the meeting point.

Hotel pickup isn’t included, but we can arrange transport for an extra fee. Send us your hotel and date on WhatsApp and we will confirm the price before you book.

How to get to the Daymaniyat Islands from Muscat

Meeting point

Seeb Marina, MuscatPlus code M5QH+CF, Seeb
Meet at 08:15The boat leaves at 08:30 and is back at about 18:00
Free public parkingAt the marina

Questions

Questions about the full day trip

How much does the full day trip from Muscat cost?

60 OMR per adult and 30 OMR per child aged 3 to 12, and under-3s go free, plus 5% VAT. Two adults pay 126 OMR, and two adults with two children pay 189 OMR. Boat, permits, snorkel gear, lunch, snacks and drinks are included.

What time does it leave and come back?

Meet at Seeb Marina at 08:15. The boat leaves at 08:30 and is back at about 18:00.

Is the full day worth it, or is a half day enough?

If you want snorkeling only, the four-hour half day is enough. Choose the full day if you also want a long, relaxed stretch on an island beach with lunch: it is the slowest and most complete way to see the islands in one day.

When does the full day trip run?

Every day from 1 November to 30 April, weather permitting. From May to October the island beaches are closed for turtle nesting, so take the half-day snorkeling trip instead.

Is lunch included? Where do we eat?

Yes, lunch is included, along with sandwiches, snacks, water and soft drinks. You choose whether to eat on the island beach or on the boat. You can also bring your own food.

How many snorkel stops are there?

Usually two: one before landing on the island and one on the way back. On some days there are three, two before landing and one after.

Which island do we visit?

The captain chooses on the day, depending on the sea and the wind. It is a protected nature-reserve island, and other boats may land on the same beach.

Is there shade and a toilet?

Yes. There are shade, chairs and mats on the beach, and the boat stays close to the shore. The boat is shaded and has a toilet.

Is it good for children and non-swimmers?

Yes. There is a shallow area by the beach, everyone gets a life jacket, and the crew can help in the water. You can stay on the boat during snorkel stops. Children stay with an adult at all times.

Will we see turtles?

Turtles are commonly seen around the reefs, and reef sharks often. They are wild animals, so we can’t guarantee them.

Will we see the sunset?

From December to February you will often see the sunset on the way back to Seeb Marina.

Are kayaks or a GoPro available?

Kayaks and paddle boards are available on request. A GoPro can be added for 12 OMR.

How many people are on the boat?

Usually about 12 to 16 guests on a shared full day.

Can we stay overnight on the island?

Not on this trip, but our overnight island camping trip runs from November to April. See island camping

What happens if the weather is bad?

If we cancel because of the weather or the sea, you get a full refund or a new date. If the weather turns and we come back early, you get a partial refund. If you cancel more than 48 hours before departure you get 50% back, less a 5% payment fee.

Is hotel pickup included?

No, but we can arrange hotel transport for an extra fee. Send us your hotel and date on WhatsApp and we will confirm the price before you book.