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Marriott Wreck
Marriott Wreck is a shallow, fish-rich wreck off Mirbat.
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Marriott Wreck is a shallow Dhofar wreck dive with dense fish life, local access, and a stronger dry-season window.
About Marriott Wreck
Marriott Wreck is a shallow historical wreck off Mirbat on the Dhofar coast, set near the Wyndham Garden Hotel and known for a long hull and easy fish life. The site suits relaxed wreck divers and photographers who want an accessible Oman outing with schools of fish, morays, parrotfish, and other reef traffic around the structure.
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Research Estimate At Marriott Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessEasy entry
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Marriott Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Marriott Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m
Depth Note
Wreck reported at about 12 m depth.
Best Season
October to May
Typical Conditions
Shallow wreck water with strong fish life, manageable depth, and better clarity in the dry season.
Safety & Access At Marriott Wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
SurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Treat the wreck as a shallow coastal site: watch sea state, keep buoyancy steady around the hull, and use operator timing for calm entry and exit.
Access Restrictions
Plan outside khareef and use a local operator to match the entry to sea state.
Legal Notes
Follow Omani dive rules and the operator briefing for beach or boat handling.
Local Intel For Marriott Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for relaxed wreck diving, easy photography, and long fish-watching passes around the hull.
Freediving
The shallow profile may tempt experienced freedivers, but the wreck and site logistics are better on scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only realistic on very calm days; the wreck is better explored underwater.
Wildlife at Marriott Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Marriott Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Marriott Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
