Leave the city behind and spend a half-day in the Dimaniyat Islands Nature Reserve, Oman's most famous marine protected area and home to green and hawksbill sea turtles, colourful coral gardens, and huge schools of tropical fish.

Check in at the Royal Blue Marine Tourism office (Office No. 9) at Al Mouj Marina by 8:15 AM for a short safety briefing, then depart at 8:30 AM on a comfortable speedboat. After a scenic 45-minute ride across turquoise water, you arrive at the reserve.

Your captain choices the best reef of the day for your first snorkelling session. Float over the coral, look for turtles grazing on the seabed, and swim alongside reef fish. Our crew stays close to help first-timers and children, and life jackets are available for everyone.

Back on board, enjoy lunch, cold drinks, and bottled water while you relax and take in the views of the islands. Then head to a second snorkelling spot for another chance to see turtles and marine life.

From November to April, you can also step ashore on one of the islands for photos and a walk on the white sand. From May to October, island landings are closed to protect turtle nesting, so you get extra snorkelling time at two reef locations instead.

All snorkelling gear, life jackets, and marine reserve permits are included. Arrive back at Al Mouj Marina at around 1:30 PM with a full stomach and great memories of Oman's underwater world.