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Muscat and the Daymaniyat Islands

Boat dive a protected nine-island sanctuary, then eat shawarma on the corniche

Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 15 sources

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Aquarium dive spot

Aquarium

Reef

Boat reef with colorful coral, turtles, and easy structure.

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Visibility12 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Bill's Bumps dive spot

Bill's Bumps

ReefWall

Fahal Island wall dive with bumps, tunnels, and rich reef life.

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Visibility10 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Black Tip Reef dive spot

Black Tip Reef

CaveReefWall

Daymaniyat wall and plateau dive with reef sharks and coral blocks.

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Visibility15 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
CurrentLight current
Cat Island dive spot

Cat Island

Reef

Easy local boat reef with coral and steady reef fish.

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Visibility10 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Fahal North dive spot

Fahal North

Reef

Northern Fahal reef with coral boulders and varied fish life.

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Visibility10 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Garden Of Eden dive spot

Garden Of Eden

Reef

Daymaniyat drift wall with soft corals and shark potential.

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Visibility15 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
CurrentModerate current