Oman Explorer Liveaboard, Oman
4.4Very good6 verified reviewsBoat interior and exterior
The liveaboard can accommodate up to 22 passengers in 11 well-equipped cabins. 6 of them are located on the lower deck. These staterooms have twin beds and suits for sharing. The other 4 twin bed cabins are on the upper deck. 1 Master cabin with a double bed is placed on the main deck. Each cabin has air conditioning, lamps, charging stations, and a private a bathroom with rainforest showerhead.
A perfect open-air area with chairs and a spacious salon provides comfort to boat guests after diving.
Dive deck
The boat has 2 compressors - 1 for air and 1 for nitrox. 12l tanks are provided free of charge, 15l can be rented on request. DIN and INT adaptors are available.
Safety
This liveaboard is equipped with a first aid kit, oxygen, defibrillator, fire extinguishers, life jackets, life rafts.
Itineraries
Best of Daymaniat and Hallaniyat Islands - are 2 main boat itineraries. Large groupers, leopard sharks, stingrays, barracudas, turtles can be seen. Divers can even meet humpback whales and whale sharks. Oman is known for untouched colorful corals. Also, the macro life of Oman is amazing with various nudibranchs, sea horses, and shrimps.
When to go
Diving in Oman is possible all year round. Water temperature in Daymaniat varies from 30C in a timeframe from May to October to 23C in February. Hallaniyat islands offer 27-29C from April to June and in October, November. January and February are colder - about 24-25C
Cabins
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:6 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
All cabins are equipped with a silent air-conditioning system, reading lamps, and charging stations. Each cabin has its own bathroom with a rainforest showerhead. The cabins have 2 single beds (1m x 2m each)
Master Cabin
Master Cabin
Master Cabin
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- TV in Cabins
- Towels
Cabin equipped with a silent air-conditioning system, reading lamps, and charging stations, a large double bed, a TV as well as desk and minibar. The cabin has its own bathroom with a rainforest showerhead
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
All cabins are equipped with a silent air-conditioning system, reading lamps, and charging stations. Each cabin has its own bathroom with a rainforest showerhead. The cabins have 2 single beds (1m x 2m each). Upperdeck cabins got a window with a great view of the sea
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Compressors
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
- DIN Adaptors
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
- Snacks All Day
Onboard Facilities
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Open Air Saloon
- Indoor Saloon
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Best of Daymaniat - Fahal and Bandar Khayran (7 nights) (Muscat-Muscat)
Included
- Accommodation on board (the last night-stay in a 4-star hotel depending on the tour)
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 1-2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea, juice
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Dive permit - 4 OMR per person per diving day (to be paid on board)
- Dive permit Daymaniat islands - 12 OMR per person per diving day (to be paid on board)
- Port fees & fuel surcharge - 140-170 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port. The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
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Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Hallaniyat Islands (7 nights) (Mirbat-Mirbat)
Included
- Accommodation on board (the last night-stay in a 4-star hotel depending on the tour)
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 1-2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea, juice
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Dive permit - 4 OMR per person per diving day (to be paid on board)
- Dive permit Daymaniat islands - 12 OMR per person per diving day (to be paid on board)
- Port fees & fuel surcharge - 140-170 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port. The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
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Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Hallaniyat Islands (10 nights) (Mirbat-Mirbat)
Included
- Accommodation on board (the last night-stay in a 4-star hotel depending on the tour)
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 1-2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea, juice
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Dive permit - 4 OMR per person per diving day (to be paid on board)
- Dive permit Daymaniat islands - 12 OMR per person per diving day (to be paid on board)
- Port fees & fuel surcharge - 140-170 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port. The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
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Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Best of Daymaniat - Fahal and Bandar Khayran (6 nights) (Muscat-Muscat)
Included
- Accommodation on board (the last night-stay in a 4-star hotel depending on the tour)
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 1-2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea, juice
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Dive permit - 4 OMR per person per diving day (to be paid on board)
- Dive permit Daymaniat islands - 12 OMR per person per diving day (to be paid on board)
- Port fees & fuel surcharge - 140-170 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
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Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Highlight of the Year (11 nights) (Mirbat-Muscat)
Included
- Accommodation on board (the last night-stay in a 4-star hotel depending on the tour)
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 1-2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Water, coffee, tea, juice
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Dive permit - 4 OMR per person per diving day (to be paid on board)
- Dive permit Daymaniat islands - 12 OMR per person per diving day (to be paid on board)
- Port fees & fuel surcharge - 140-170 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-10:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 11:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port. The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 12:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
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Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons