Daymaniyat Islands SnorkelingDaymaniyat Snorkeling with Turtles, Sharks and a GoPro
Most operators here will film you if you ask. Daymaniyat snorkeling with GoPro footage of your own is a different proposition, and Cruise Sea Tour includes the camera in the price and, going by the reviews, simply hands it over for the day. The trip runs five hours out of Seeb Port on the shortest crossing anyone publishes — 25 to 30 minutes — visits several snorkel spots, and between November and April adds 30 to 60 minutes on a beach. At $70 it sits mid-table, and it is one of only two listings that talks openly about sighting odds.
About This Snorkeling Trip
5 hours from Seeb Port, sunset finish on the late departure
$70 per adult, down from a listed $100
4.8 from 161 reviews on GetYourGuide
Cruise Sea Tour, English, Arabic and French
Underwater camera included; crews also shoot and share footage
Multiple handpicked spots, plus beach time November to April
Listing at a Glance
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- Tour name Daymaniyat Snorkeling: Turtles, Whale & Blacktip Sharks + GoPro
- Operator Cruise Sea Tour
- Booking platform GetYourGuide
- Product ID 455793
- Starting price $70 USD per adult
- Price last checked August 2026
- Rating 4.8 out of 5
- Review count 161 reviews
- Review source GetYourGuide verified bookings
- Duration 5 hours
- Time at the islands Multiple snorkel spots; 30 to 60 minutes ashore November to April
- Departure point Seeb Port, Muscat
- Crossing time 25 to 30 minutes each way
- Expected return Back at Seeb Port about five hours after departure
- Transport Speedboat; transport to the port is not included
- Group size Shared boat; size not stated
- Guide language English, Arabic, French
- Reserve permit (OMR 3) Included — listed as island visit permits
- Snorkel gear Included
- Lunch Sandwiches and snacks
- Drinks Refreshments and water
- Underwater camera Included; sea scooter is not
- Hotel pickup Not included
- Cancellation deadline 24 hours before the start time
- Reserve now, pay later Available
- Minimum age None stated; not suitable for people over 95
- Physical difficulty Easy; shallow, family-friendly sites
- Wheelchair accessibility Not stated
- Snorkeling time Several stops across the five hours
- Ethical notes Touching animals prohibited; landings 1 November to 30 April only; sighting odds advertised, not guaranteed
- Weather limitations Order of the stops depends on the sea state
- Alternative tour Kayak plus GoPro footage at /kayak-and-snorkel-trip/
Check Dates and Availability
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Quick answer
Cruise Sea Tour's trip costs $70 per adult, runs five hours from Seeb Port and includes an underwater camera along with the island visit permits, gear, sandwiches and refreshments. The crossing is 25 to 30 minutes, several snorkel spots are visited, and from November to April you also get 30 to 60 minutes on a beach. Transport to the port is not included.
Key takeaways
- Underwater camera in the price — reviewers describe being handed a GoPro for the day
- Shortest crossing quoted here, 25 to 30 minutes from Seeb Port
- Island permits included; sea scooter and transport to the port are not
- The operator advertises roughly 70% blacktip shark and 50% whale shark odds in season — its numbers, not a promise
- 30 to 60 minutes ashore between November and April only
- 4.8 from 161 reviews; compare all nine Daymaniyat Islands snorkeling trips
The Camera, the Odds and the Port
What "GoPro included" means in practice
Reviewers are unusually specific about this, which is a good sign. Pamela from Taiwan, July 2026: "Really nice, you are totally free with the GoPro only for you!" Tony from the United Kingdom in April was given a new GoPro 13 and copied the files across using the app on the ride back to port. Kheira from France in May mentions the crew providing one so the group could film the turtles.
The practical value is obvious once you are in the water: turtles here come close, and a phone in a plastic pouch is a poor way to record that. Note that the camera is included but the underwater sea scooter is not — that is a separate add-on, and the listing says so.
Sighting odds, stated honestly
The listing advertises blacktip reef sharks roughly 70% of the time and, in whale shark season, around a 50% chance of the big one. Those are the operator's own figures rather than an independent measurement, and they are worth reading as what they are: a claim about frequency, not a guarantee.
The reviews are the useful check. Sattyam from the United Arab Emirates, July 2026: "Great experience! We could not see the whale sharks but the trip was a great experience for snorkeling." That is the pattern across the year — people who miss the headline animal still rate the day five stars, because the turtles are the reliable part. Whale shark season runs roughly July to September.
Seeb Port, and getting to it
The itinerary starts and ends at Seeb Port, the closest departure to the islands, which is why the crossing is quoted at 25 to 30 minutes rather than the 45 typical of Al Mouj. The exclusions are explicit that transport to the departure point is on you, and the operator asks you to message them after booking to confirm details.
Seeb sits about 30 km from central Muscat, a 25 to 30 minute drive, and independent visitors report free parking at the marina. Without a car, budget for a taxi in both directions: public transport does not usefully reach it.
How the Five Hours Run
Taken from the operator's published itinerary, which lists Seeb Port at both ends with free time, swimming, snorkeling and sunset in between.
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Departure
Seeb Port
Meet at the port; the operator asks for a message after booking to confirm the details. Gear is issued on board.
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+30 min
Twenty-five to thirty minutes across
The shortest run to the reserve of any trip in this comparison, from the port closest to the islands.
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+1 h
First handpicked snorkel spot
Sites are chosen for clear water and marine life, and the crew films while you swim. Turtles are the near-certainty; blacktip sharks are common.
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+2 h 30
Sandwiches, snacks, and the move
Refreshments and water on deck between the sites, with spacious boats for the surface interval.
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+3 h
Beach time, or more water
November to April: 30 to 60 minutes ashore. May to October: extra snorkeling and time resting in shallow water, because landings are closed for nesting.
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+5 h
Back at Seeb Port
The late departure finishes around sunset. Footage from the camera is transferred before you leave.
Who This Trip Suits
Book it if
You want to come home with the footage without buying a camera, you want the shortest crossing, or you like an operator that publishes its odds rather than implying certainty.
- You want underwater photos and video included
- You get seasick and want the shortest possible boat leg
- You are chasing blacktip sharks as well as turtles
- You have your own transport to Seeb Port
Book something else if
You need transport to the departure point, which is excluded here and offered at extra cost on the Seeb Port short trip. You want a cooked lunch — that is the BBQ boat or the catamaran. Or you want the kayaks as well as the camera, which is the snorkel and kayak day at $80.
Questions About This Trip
Is the GoPro really included?
Yes — an underwater camera is in the inclusions, and reviewers consistently describe being handed one for the trip, with footage transferred afterwards. The underwater sea scooter is a separate extra and is not included. The kayak day also includes photos and video, but taken by the crew rather than by you.
What are the odds of seeing a whale shark?
The operator advertises about 50% in season and roughly 70% for blacktip reef sharks. Those are its own figures. Whale sharks aggregate here from July to late September, with August the peak, and no boat can promise one — recent reviewers who missed them still rated the trip five stars. Month by month
Are the permits included?
Yes, listed as island visit permits alongside the gear, sandwiches, refreshments and the camera. That covers the OMR 3 (about $7.80) day permit the Environment Authority charges non-Omani adults. How permits work
Do I get time on an island?
Between 1 November and 30 April, yes: the description promises 30 to 60 minutes of beach time. From May to October the islands are closed for turtle nesting, and the operator says outright that the time goes into extra snorkeling and resting in the shallows instead. Season rules
How do I get to Seeb Port?
By car or taxi — transport to the departure point is explicitly excluded. Seeb is about 30 km and a 25 to 30 minute drive from central Muscat, with free parking reported at the marina, and there is no useful public transport to it. Getting there
What Travellers Said
Exactly as described. Saw loads of turtles and other things! Best thing was they gave me their GoPro to use, which was really great because I wanted to take lots of pics and videos. Copied the files over via the GoPro app on the way back to port.
Great experience! We could not see the whale sharks but the trip was a great experience for snorkeling.
He made sure that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the tour. He even helped with taking nice pictures which are treasured memories now. Great value for money. The GoPro was so helpful and the different beaches we visited were absolutely stunning!
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