The 8 Best Turtle Watching Tours in Oman

1.Daymaniyat Island Snorkeling with Turtles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · 6 hours · from $125Our pick

Join Sidab Sea Tours for a six-hour boat trip from Muscat to the Daymaniyat Islands. You’ll snorkel among coral reefs and sea turtles, watch for dolphins and whale sharks, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Captain Faisal has earned praise for his attentive approach. Island beach access is closed from May through October.

“É stata una giornata perfetta, dal servizio di transfert ai ragazzi che hanno guidato l’escursione. La barca é molto comoda, siamo stati prima accompagnati ad un sito di snorkeling dove non credevo fosse possibile vedere cosi’tante tartarughe tutte insieme, poi abbiamo proseguito la giornata in una spiaggia da fare invidia alle Maldive.”

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2.Private Wadi Shab – Ras Al Hadd Overnight – 2 Days Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $542Top rated

This private two-day trip from Muscat pairs Wadi Shab’s pools and cave with turtle watching at Ras Al Jinz, an overnight stay, and coastal sights around Sur. An English-speaking Omani guide, 4WD transport, meals, water, and hotel pickup are included. Guides associated with the operator include Said, Hamood, and Mohammed.

“It's a long travel but indeed worth it. Happy to see the beauty of oman. Ras Alhad is really a place to remember. Thanks to our tour guide/driver for this wonderful trip for keeping us safe as it is a long drive from the city. Thanks to Ms. Annaliza for booking this trip for us and to Oman landscape tours for the awesome adventure. Highly recommended!!”

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3.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Small Group Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

From Seeb Port, you take a 20-minute boat ride to Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve for about three hours of swimming and snorkeling. Guides provide gear, permits, snacks, sandwiches, soft drinks, and water. Captain Hassan and guide Yousuf have earned praise for friendly, careful service, while turtle and shark sightings add real excitement.

“Nous avons passé un très bon moment, à contempler tortues, requins à pointes noires... et bien d'autres poissons lors de notre excursion (avec masque et tuba).”

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4.Snorkeling with turtles at Ad Daymaniyat Islands

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $87Best value

From Seeb Port, you’ll take a speedboat 30 minutes to the Ad Dimaniyat Islands for about three hours of snorkeling. Guides speak English and Arabic, and the trip includes equipment, an underwater camera, snacks, refreshments, and an island permit. Turtles are the main draw; dolphins and whale sharks are possible but not assured.

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5.3-Days Nizwa, Desert, Turtle, Wadi Shab

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 days · from $1,082

See Oman’s major sights in three private days with an English-speaking guide such as Ali or Ahmed. Visit Nizwa, sleep in Wahiba Sands and Ras Al Hadd, swim at Wadi Bani Khalid and Wadi Shab, and stop at Sur, Fins Beach, and Bimmah Sinkhole. Expect long drives, moderate walking, and a packed schedule.

“Ali notre guide a été vraiment top. Extrêmement gentil et serviable. Dans l’ensemble les 3 jours permettent de voir les indispensables mais tellement de voiture!! Beaucoup trop de route. Le premier jour Nizwa, le souk, le fort, l’arrivée dans le désert. Super. J’ai trouvé que le camp n’était pas terrible. Beaucoup moins bien que sur les photos. Et aucune ambiance le soir. Je m’attendais à un dîner feu de camp. Pas du tout. C’était un buffet chacun à sa table. Le deuxième jour nous avons fait bcp de voiture et franchement ça ne valait pas la peine. Le troisième jour c’était super. Globalement , c’est chouette mais le deuxième jour…”

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6.2-Days 1 Night Private Ras Al Hadd Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $560

This private two-day tour takes you from Muscat along Oman’s coast to Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach, Wadi Shab, and Ras Al Hadd. You’ll spend the night near the turtle reserve, join a guided evening visit to Ras Al Jinz, then see Sur, Qalhat, and Wadi Tiwi. Guides may include Khalfan, Khalid, or Ahmed.

“Amazing trip, Not too hectic but so many adventures in a span of just 2 days. Kudos to Mr. Khalfan and Mr. Khalid for making the trip so memorable!!”

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7.2-day Private Tour to Ras Al Hadd

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $587

Travel by private 4WD from Muscat to Ras Al Hadd with an English-speaking Omani guide. Swim at Bimmah Sinkhole, hike Wadi Shab, watch nesting turtles at Ras Al Jinz, visit Sur’s boat workshops, see Qalhat, and return through Wadi Tiwi. Guides such as Ahmed and Juma have led this trip.

“We enjoyed all the places we had for two days. watching the turtles in the evening at turtle beach was one of the best in the trip. our guide was nice. thank you”

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8.Tour Fatimah 2 Days-1 Night In Ras Al Hadd, Oman Tours Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $651

Spend two active days with a private 4WD, swimming at Bimmah Sinkhole, Wadi Shab, and Wadi Bani Khalid, then watch turtles at Ras Al Jinz. The package includes one night, dinner, breakfast, bottled water, and Muscat transfers. Abdullah is named in the tour feedback as a punctual, attentive guide, though guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“Excellent itinerary! Abdullah was punctual, extremely professional, attentive and knowledgable. We enjoyed swimming in Wadi Shab and Wadi bin Khalid and were very lucky to see turtles on the beach digging and laying eggs under the clear nRead more”

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