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Daymaniyat Islands

Daymaniyat Islands

Muscat, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

About this site

A protected nature reserve of nine islands with some of the healthiest coral reefs in the region. Known for guaranteed turtle encounters and seasonal whale sharks from October to March. Garden of Eden and 3 Sisters are standout sites. Closed June-September for turtle nesting.

Conditions

Country
Oman
Region
Muscat, Gulf of Oman
Max depth
5–30 m
Visibility
15–30 m
Water temperature
22–30°C
Difficulty
Intermediate to Advanced
Best season
October-May (whale sharks Oct-Mar)
Type
Wall
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Wall
  • Reef
  • Drift
Marine life
  • Whale sharks
  • Sharks
  • Rays
  • Turtles
  • Whales
  • Barracuda
  • Macro
  • Pelagic fish
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

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