Daymaniyat Islands SnorkelingSnorkel and Kayak with Turtles at Daymaniyat
Every other trip in this comparison puts you in the water. This Daymaniyat snorkel and kayak tour also puts you above it, in a clear-bottom kayak, watching turtles move under the hull. Muscat Sea Adventure runs it from Al Mouj Marina at $80 — the second-dearest ticket here — with two snorkel sessions, an hour of free time, GoPro photos and video from the crew, and the Ministry permit inside the price. It carries the highest rating in the catalogue, 4.9 from 92 reviews, and the longest list of people it will not take.
About This Trip
5 to 8 hours depending on the option booked
$80 per adult, down from a listed $98
4.9 from 92 reviews on GetYourGuide, the highest here
Muscat Sea Adventure, English and Arabic
Two snorkel sessions, clear-bottom kayaking, an hour of free time
Underwater photos and video taken by the crew, included
Listing at a Glance
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- Tour name Muscat: Snorkel & Kayak with Turtles at Daymaniyat
- Operator Muscat Sea Adventure
- Booking platform GetYourGuide
- Product ID 1131232
- Starting price $80 USD per adult
- Price last checked August 2026
- Rating 4.9 out of 5
- Review count 92 reviews
- Review source GetYourGuide verified bookings
- Duration 5 to 8 hours
- Time at the islands 2.5 hours of activity plus one hour of free time
- Departure point Counter No. 6, Al Mouj Marina
- Crossing time 45 minutes each way along the Muscat coast
- Expected return Five to eight hours after departure, by option
- Transport Speedboat; clear-bottom kayaks at the islands
- Group size Shared boat; kayaks are shared and taken in turns
- Guide language English, Arabic
- Reserve permit (OMR 3) Included — Ministry permit and island entry fees
- Snorkel gear Mask, fins, snorkel and lifejackets included
- Lunch Sandwiches and fruit; barbecue optional at extra cost
- Drinks Juice and bottled water
- Towels Not included — bring your own
- Hotel pickup Not included
- Cancellation deadline 24 hours before the start time
- Reserve now, pay later Available
- Minimum age Unaccompanied minors not accepted
- Physical difficulty Moderate; kayaking plus two snorkel sessions
- Wheelchair accessibility Not suitable
- Not suitable for Mobility impairments, heart problems, respiratory issues, recent surgery, visual impairment, people over 95
- Snorkeling time Two sessions inside the 2.5 hours on site
- Ethical notes Biodegradable sunscreen requested; landings 1 November to 30 April only; feeding and touching marine life banned
- Weather limitations Trips may be rescheduled or refunded for sea and weather conditions
- Alternative tour Camera included and a shorter day at /gopro-turtle-shark-trip/
Check Dates and Availability
Live prices and departure dates from the booking platform. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
Quick answer
Muscat Sea Adventure's kayak day costs $80 per adult and runs five to eight hours from Counter 6 at Al Mouj Marina. The 45-minute crossing is followed by two snorkel sessions at coral sites, clear-bottom kayaking, and — between November and April — an hour ashore. The Ministry permit, island entry fees, gear, sandwiches and crew-shot photos and video are all included; towels are not.
Key takeaways
- Highest rating in the catalogue: 4.9 from 92 reviews
- Clear-bottom kayaks, shared and taken in turns, alongside two snorkel sessions
- Daymaniyat Islands snorkeling permit and island entry fees included
- The longest day here at five to eight hours, from Al Mouj Counter 6
- The most restrictive medical list of the nine — read it before booking
- Turtle sightings are stated as guaranteed; everything else is luck
What Makes This One Different
The kayaks
Clear-bottom kayaks are the reason this listing exists as a separate product. You paddle over the same shallows the group has just been snorkelling, watching turtles and fish pass beneath the hull without putting your face in the water. For anyone in the group who does not want to snorkel — or who has had enough after the first session — it turns a swimming trip into something they can share.
The practical caveat comes from the platform's own review summary: travellers say clearer information on the shared kayak and turn-taking would help. The kayaks are shared, not one per person, and how long you get depends on how many people want a go.
The photos, taken for you
Underwater photos and video are included and shot by the crew as you swim, then handed over afterwards. That is a different arrangement from the GoPro trip, where the camera is yours for the day.
Which you prefer depends on whether you want to be filming or be filmed. Reviewers here mention the photos being a highlight rather than an upsell, and the listing is explicit that bringing your own underwater camera is not necessary because the footage is provided.
Who the operator will not take
This is the strictest listing in the comparison and it is worth reading before you book for a group. Not suitable for: people with mobility impairments, heart problems, respiratory issues, recent surgeries, visual impairment, wheelchair users, and people over 95. Unaccompanied minors are not accepted.
The rules on board are equally explicit — no pets, no smoking, no alcohol, no littering, no feeding animals, no touching marine life, and biodegradable sunscreen is asked for by name. The operator also states that trips may be rescheduled or refunded for sea and weather conditions, and that while sea turtle sightings are guaranteed, manta rays and whale sharks are natural occurrences that cannot be.
The Published Itinerary
From the operator's own timeline: 45 minutes out, 2.5 hours of activity, an hour of free time, 45 minutes back.
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Check-in
Counter No. 6, Al Mouj Marina
Staff in company T-shirts meet you at the counter overlooking the port. Meeting-point details are sent after booking.
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+45 min
Along the Muscat coastline
Forty-five minutes across the Arabian Sea, past the city coastline. Dolphins often appear, more usually on the way back.
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+1 h
Briefing and first snorkel
The captain anchors and briefs the group on safety and marine conservation, then the first of two coral sites.
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+2 h
Kayaks and lunch
Clear-bottom kayaks over the shallows, sandwiches, fresh fruit and cold drinks on board between sessions.
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+3 h 30
Second snorkel and free time
The second site, plus an hour of free time — beaches and rock formations from 1 November to 30 April, water and deck from 1 May to 31 October.
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+5 h
Back to Al Mouj
Forty-five minutes home with the golden light on the water. Photos and video from the crew are handed over.
Who This Trip Suits
Book it if
You want more than a snorkel trip, you want the photographs without holding a camera, or your group includes someone who would rather paddle than swim.
- You want kayaking as well as two snorkel sessions
- You want the longest day on the water available here
- You want crew-shot photos and video included
- You want the highest-rated listing in the catalogue
Book something else if
Anyone in your party is on the medical exclusion list — several other trips here take a broader range of guests, and the $99 BBQ boat is the one marked wheelchair accessible. If you want a shorter day, the Seeb Port short trip runs four to 4.5 hours. And if you want to hold the camera yourself, take the GoPro trip at $70.
Questions About This Trip
How do the clear-bottom kayaks work?
They are shared rather than one per person, and paddled in turns over the shallows where the group has been snorkelling, so you can watch turtles and fish through the hull. The platform's own review summary notes that travellers would like clearer information about the turn-taking, so ask on board how the rotation will work.
Are photos really included?
Yes — underwater photos and video are shot by the crew and included in the price, and the listing states you do not need to bring your own camera. The alternative arrangement is the GoPro trip at $70, where the camera is handed to you for the day.
Is the permit included?
Yes, the inclusions list the Ministry permit and island entry fees alongside the boat transfer, gear, food and photos. That covers the OMR 3 (about $7.80) day permit the Environment Authority charges non-Omani adults. Permit rates in full
Why is the trip five to eight hours?
The range reflects the different options sold under the same listing; the published itinerary adds up to about five hours of core programme — 45 minutes out, 2.5 hours of activity, an hour of free time and 45 minutes back. Check the option you select at checkout for the exact finish time.
Who cannot join this trip?
The listing excludes people with mobility impairments, heart problems, respiratory issues, recent surgeries, visual impairment, wheelchair users, people over 95, and unaccompanied minors. It is the longest exclusion list of the nine trips compared here, so check it before booking for a mixed group.
Are turtle sightings guaranteed?
The operator states that sea turtle sightings are guaranteed while manta rays, whale sharks and other marine life are natural occurrences that cannot be. Read that as confidence in the site rather than a refund promise, and check the cancellation terms at checkout. What lives in the reserve
What Travellers Said
An absolutely amazing experience. Great value for the price. We were offered many sandwiches, watermelon, water, juice. I saw turtles, sharks, octopus, squid, moraines and many many fishes. The guide showed me around in the water and helped me search for sea creatures.
Thoroughly engaging trip. Plenty to see and the comfort level of the boat was very good. Our boat's captain and guide was charming and helpful. A great way to explore and see the rich sea life.
An absolutely fantastic experience — our guide made the day so special!
Verified reviews for this listing as published on the booking platform.
Page last reviewed August 2026. Price, rating and review count read from the listing on August 2026. Prices, availability and terms are set by the operator and confirmed at checkout.
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