Wildlife guides
What lives around the Daymaniyat Islands and when you might see it: turtles all year, whale sharks in summer, dolphins off Muscat, and the nature reserve that protects them. Wild animals are never guaranteed, so these guides tell you honestly what to expect.
5 guides
Where and how to swim with green and hawksbill turtles near Muscat: the Daymaniyat Islands, all year, the turtle rules, beginners, and where to see turtles nesting in Oman.
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When to see whale sharks near Muscat: June to September is the main season at the Daymaniyat Islands. Month by month, your real chances and how to swim safely.
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Why the Daymaniyat Islands are protected, who manages the reserve, the permit every visitor needs, why the beaches close May to October, and the rules for visitors.
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Turtles, reef fish and coral, reef sharks, moray eels and stingrays: what you can see snorkeling and diving at the Daymaniyat Islands near Muscat, plus whale sharks and dolphins.
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Dolphins are seen off Muscat all year, on about half to two-thirds of our trips. The best months, the best time of day and what to expect on the boat.
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Take the trip
30 OMR per adult, 15 OMR per child + VAT
- About 4 hours
- Seeb Marina
- All year
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