Overnight island camping · November to April
100 OMR per adult 50 OMR child (3–12) · 10 OMR under 3 · plus 5% VAT
From November to April you can camp overnight on one of the Daymaniyat Islands, a protected nature reserve off Muscat. The boat leaves Seeb Marina at 13:30 on day one and leaves the island at 12:30 on day two. In between: snorkeling, a beach afternoon, sunset, a BBQ dinner, a night in a tent and breakfast at the camp.
The price is 100 OMR per adult, 50 OMR per child (3 to 12) and 10 OMR per under-3, plus 5% VAT: 210 OMR in total for two adults. The boat, island permits, tent, meals and snorkel gear are included, and you book on WhatsApp.
Real island camping
This is real camping: a night in a tent on the sand, with the sea a few steps away and the stars overhead. It isn’t a hotel, and that is the point.
What you get
A tent with mattresses, pillows and blankets, shade and chairs, lights, toilets and showers on the island, all your meals, kayaks and paddle boards on request, and a crew member who stays near the camp all night.
What it isn’t
There is no air conditioning and there are no rooms. The island is not private: other camps may be on the same beach. If you would rather sleep in a bed with AC, a day trip and a night back at your hotel will suit you better.
Who loves it
Anyone happy to swap a hotel room for sand, sea and stars for one night. Couples get their own tent, and families tell us how they want to share.
The plan
Sunset and sunrise times move through the season, so those times are approximate.
The night
After dinner the beach goes quiet. Away from the city lights the sky is full of stars, and on some nights the water glows blue when it moves. That glow is bioluminescence: tiny sea creatures that light up. It is best in January, but nature decides when it appears, so we can’t promise it.
Nights are quiet: other camps share the island, so there is no music after dark, only small lights, and no campfires. One of our crew stays near the camp all night, there is an emergency boat on the island, and the Omantel phone network works there.
Family tents fit four adults easily, and smaller tents sleep one or two. Mattresses (some are air mattresses), pillows and blankets are included. Couples get their own tent, and families can share a big tent or have tents side by side.
The island has six public toilets and showers, shared with the other camps, so you can freshen up after snorkeling and before dinner.
BBQ dinner, breakfast, snacks like chips and chocolate, and tea or coffee whenever you want. Vegetarian and vegan on request. You can bring your own food too, and there is a cool box.
Portable chargers, lights and torches are provided. The crew carry a first aid kit, and equipment is cleaned between uses. Bring any personal medicine you need.
Price
Prices are per person for the whole trip. Adults are 13 and over. Camping is our only trip where under-3s pay (10 OMR). A 50% deposit confirms your booking.
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.
If we cancel because of the weather or the sea, you get a full refund with no deductions, or we find you a new date. Overnight weather and sea conditions can change the plan.
Two or three nights can be arranged as a custom package. You can also add certified diving: for 2 adults, camping plus two dives each is 357 OMR with VAT.
What you pay for
Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, toiletries, a change of clothes and any personal medicine. Bring a jacket: nights can be cold, especially from December to February. No need for insect repellent. Big bags are fine; there is space on the boat and at our office at Seeb Marina.
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
From May to October the island beaches are closed because sea turtles nest there, so nobody camps. Camping reopens on 1 November and runs every day, weather permitting. Weekends fill first.
Camping or a day trip?
Overnight
Two days and one night: sunset, dinner, stars and sunrise on the island, snorkeling on both days. 100 OMR per adult + VAT.
Full day
A long day with snorkeling, beach time and lunch, back at Seeb Marina in the evening. November to April. 60 OMR per adult + VAT.
Half day
About four hours with two snorkel stops, all year round. 30 OMR per adult + VAT.
Getting there
The camping 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.
Questions
Other trips
Our shared half-day snorkeling trip, with two stops chosen on the day. Runs all year.
Best for: A first taste of the islands.
See detailsThe whole boat for your group, morning or afternoon. Boat price by group size, plus reserve permits.
Best for: Families, friends and celebrations.
See detailsA first dive with an instructor, or two guided dives for certified divers.
Best for: Anyone curious about diving.
See detailsGuides
When to go
Month by month: water, weather and what is open.
Read the guidePacking
A short checklist for your trip.
Read the guideWith children
Planning an island trip with kids.
Read the guideCamping rules
When you can camp on the islands, and the rules every camper follows.
Read the guideSend us your date and how many adults, children and under-3s are coming, plus how you want to share tents. We will confirm availability and the total, VAT included.
