Experience the most dramatic and scenic maritime and mountainous landscape in the entire Arabian Gulf, often described as the Norway of the Middle East.
Khasab, is a town and the local capital of the Musandam Governorate, which is an exclave of Oman situated on the tip of the Musandam Peninsula. This region shares a border with the United Arab Emirates and is separated by the Strait of Hormuz. Why not join us for a weeks diving in one of the most unique destinations in the world and experience Omani hospitality and amazing diving
Duration: 10 nights
Geographically, the Musandam peninsula juts into the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow entry into the Persian Gulf, from the Arabian Peninsula. The Musandam Peninsula is an enclave of Oman, a picturesque region separated from the rest of the country by the United Arab Emirates
Musandam has one of the most breathtakingly dramatic landscapes in the world, with the northern Hajjar mountain range dropping vertically into the sea. The rugged "Fjord-like" coastline is dotted with hidden coastal villages, rich in long-standing history and traditions in dhow building and fishing.
In this remote and other worldly region you can dive, cruise in a dhow along the fjords, relax in hidden beaches, explore the mountains in a 4×4, immerse yourself in the local customs and discover prehistoric art in hidden caves. The peninsula is like no other place on Earth, where fun and surprises come in waves
Oman has one of the wildest biodiversity of marine life in the world and in Musandam you will be the only diving group in the area.
Turtles, lobsters and huge batfish are so curious and unafraid to approach and play with divers.
On a diving experience you may encounter whale sharks, leopard sharks, black tip and grey reef sharks, Mola Mola, Devil Ray’s, Mobula’s, Eagle Rays and turtles. You will be blown away by the varieties of nudibranch, pipefish, scorpionfish and morays.
The dive centre is located no more than 1 mile away from the Atana Khasab Hotel, our recommended stay, and is a well equipped diving centre, with a reception area, soft seating area, camera room and upstairs classroom. The outside affords views onto the water, with a seating area, toilets and showers, wet tanks to wash your dive kit and dry room to hang your suits, fins, masks and regulators. There are two daily boats at the dive centre equipped with all necessary dive requirements
The choice of accommodation is a bed and breakfast option at the Atana Musandam which is surrounded by the majestic Musandam mountains and overlooking the Strait of Hormuz. Proximate to the hotel lie the fjords that contributed to the epithet, "The Norway of Arabia". A true haven for those who love the great outdoors, Atana Musandam offers the perfect setting to explore the history, culture and landscape of an archaic city.
Single supplement accommodation at the exclusive Atana Musandam hotel
8days of diving, featuring three dives per day
Two night dives on agreed days with yourself
A half-day Dhow cruise on the non-dive day.
Traditional Omani home cooked dinner
Fresh fruit, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and water provided on the boat.
Transfers from Dubai Airport and return
Snack lunch on the boat daily
All diners will be paid for and you will experience local restaurants with the team
To be paid locally
International flights
Appx $8.00 can be paid on CC or Debit card at the Omani border
Travel and diving Insurance
Upon arrival in Dubai, you will meet with one of our representative and transferred to the border with Oman. Once your visa has been issued, the transfer will ontinue to the Atana Hotel or dive centre and be checked in. The transfer takes appx 2.5hrs. Night 1 at the hotel
Meeting daily at the dive centre at 0830hrs we will check all equipment and cylinders and depart in our boat / 3 dives per day inc refreshments and snacks. Night 2 at the hotel
Meeting daily at the dive centre at 0830hrs we will check all equipment and cylinders and depart in our boat for the start of your deep speciality course. You will also have one additional shallow dive after the 2 deep dives includes refreshments and snacks. Night 3 at the hotel
Meeting daily at the dive centre at 0830hrs we will check all equipment and cylinders and depart in our boat for the start of your deep speciality course. You will also have one additional shallow dive after the 2 deep dives includes refreshments and snacks. Night 4 at the hotel
Meeting daily at the dive centre at 0830hrs we will check all equipment and cylinders and depart in our boat for 3 dives. Today will also include a night dive. Night 5 at the hotel
Meeting daily at the dive centre at 0830hrs we will check all equipment and cylinders and depart in our boat for 3 dives. Night 6 at the hotel
Meeting daily at the dive centre at 0830hrs we will check all equipment and cylinders and depart in our boat for 3 dives. Today will also include a night dive. Night 7 at the hotel
Meeting daily at the dive centre at 0830hrs we will check all equipment and cylinders and depart in our boat for 3 dives. Night 8 at the hotel
Meeting daily at the dive centre at 0830hrs we will check all equipment and cylinders and depart in our boat for 3 dives. Night 9 at the hotel
Non diving day - We have included a half day Dhow trip including lunch and refreshments on board with the chance to snorkel and see dolphins. Night 10 at the hotel
Check out of the hotel today and you will be transfered to the airport in Dubai for your return flight home. We hope you have loved your time at Musandam Discovery and see you soon x
