Muscat And Daymaniyat Islands Oman

On-water Practices That Matter Here

• Stay close to your buddy on reef edges and walls, especially when visibility drops.
• Carry and know how to deploy an SMB, and expect live boat pickups.
• If current is running, follow the guide's plan and avoid separating from the group.
• Manage heat on the boat with shade, hydration, and electrolytes.

Flight and Driving Planning

• Keep conservative profiles, track nitrogen loading with a computer, and follow standard no-fly guidance before flying.
• If you are doing long mountain day trips after diving, keep the timing conservative and discuss plans with your operator.

Muscat's primary reference for dive-related injuries is The Royal Hospital, which lists a National Hyperbaric Medicine Center and a 24/7 call center. If you suspect decompression illness, call emergency services immediately and follow DAN-style first aid: oxygen if available, keep the diver hydrated if conscious, and avoid exertion.

Carry dive accident insurance (DAN or equivalent) and store your policy number and emergency hotline in your phone before the trip.

Dimaniyat Islands Nature Reserve Rules (high Level)

• Paid permits are required to enter the reserve, with different categories for visiting, diving, and overnight stays.
• Entering or camping is prohibited from May to October. Outside this period, camping is only allowed on specified islands and under capacity limits.
• No-take behavior is enforced: collecting or destroying corals and marine life is prohibited.
• Turtle rules are strict: disturbing nesting turtles or their eggs is prohibited.
• Leave no trace: remove all trash, do not dump waste, and do not damage signs or facilities.

Treat wildlife as the priority. Keep distance, do not chase animals for photos, and follow your operator's approach protocols for turtles and whale sharks.