Boat access and site popularity.
Boat-access wreck dive with upright structure and dense fish life.
Boat-access wreck dive with upright structure and dense fish life.
Al Munassir Wreck is a boat-access wreck dive from Muscat into a deliberately sunk naval vessel that now sits upright as an artificial reef in Bandar Khayran. The wreck presents a clear wreck-and-structure profile for experienced scuba divers, with a shallower upper section, deeper lower hull and dense fish life gathering around the steel and growth-covered surfaces.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 30m
Depth Note
Wreck lies in navigation position between 25–30 m.
Best Season
September to May, with winter months around Muscat usually giving the calmest seas and best visibility.
Typical Conditions
A deeper wreck with a shallower upper section, reached by a longer boat run; calmer seas improve comfort and visibility.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use wreck-diving discipline around the structure and plan conservative depth limits.
Access Restrictions
Best for experienced scuba divers who are comfortable with deeper wreck profiles and standard wreck-diving precautions.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat and operator rules and stay within the agreed wreck plan.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wreck dive with the main structure sitting in 25–30 m.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive target because the main wreck structure sits deep and the site is built for scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits too deep for casual surface viewing.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Boat access and site popularity.
Wreck construction and superstructure depth.
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