Oman Liveaboard Dive Trip 2027 | YAY Scuba Adventure

OMAN - OVERVIEW

 Time: April 10-17, 2027

 Skill level: Beginner to Advanced divers (AOW required, 30 dives)

 Price: From $1,849 per person in double occupancy

 Payment: $500 deposit, final payment is due on November 1, 2026.

 Water Temp: Upper 70s to low 80s (25-29C)

 Air Temp: 76-92F (24-34C)

 Water Visibility: Varies, typically 25ft or more (10+ meters)

 Group size: 10-22

 Length: 7 nights / 8 days

 Diving: Up to 4 dives a day (20 total)

 Accommodation: MY Oman Explorer

Get ready to explore one of the diving world’s best-kept secrets—Oman.

Imagine waking up to warm Arabian sunrises, sipping coffee on the deck of a newly renovated liveaboard, and diving pristine waters filled with turtles, leopard sharks, and swirling schools of tropical fish—all before lunch.

This is Oman: raw, remote, and spectacularly under-the-radar. It’s where the reefs still feel wild, the wrecks tell stories, and the crowds are… somewhere else.

Join us for a 7-day liveaboard expedition, as we explore Oman’s central coast, hidden island chains, and incredible underwater biodiversity—all in comfort and style.

For one incredible week, you'll cruise the stunning Omani islands aboard a newly renovated Oman Explorer, diving pristine reefs, vibrant wrecks, and untouched islands—guided by the rhythms of the sea and the support of a magnificent crew

This isn’t just a dive trip. It’s a journey into a world few divers ever get to experience.

The Week

You'll dive five action-packed days at these world-class sites (at the captains discression):

Daymaniyat Islands (3 days) – a protected marine reserve of nine uninhabited islands packed with turtles, leopard sharks, whale sharks (in season), and dazzling coral walls. Expect surprises at every turn.

Fahal Island (1 day) – dive through coral gardens and sandy slopes dotted with stingrays and reef sharks.

Bandar Khayran (1.5 days) – explore winding reefs and the famed Al Munassir wreck, now home to massive moray eels, nudibranchs, lobsters, and schools of snapper.

Each dive site offers a rich mix of macro life, larger pelagics, and topside beauty—perfect for photographers and adventure seekers alike.

MY Oman Explorer

Cabin with shower/WC/AC. Full board including water, coffee, tea and juice.
3-4 dives daily, on the last day of the tour 1-2 dives, for a total of 20 dives.

Extra Costs to be paid on site/on board (cash only in OMR, USD or EUR):
Visa Oman 20 OMR (approx. 60 USD)
Dive permit - Approx $130-150
Nitrox 22 OMR per week - Approx $66
15l tank 15 OMR per week - Approx $45
Port fees & fuel surcharge - Approx $160

Total for port fees, Nitrox, Dive permits and Visa is approximately: $426

Please note that cash payment only in EUR, USD, OMR onboard.

Required dive experience: At least 30 dives and AOW

Please note check in time on Oman Explorer is at 2 PM on April 10. Check out latest at 9 AM on April 17, 2027.

If you arrive before 9 AM in Muscat, you can have breakfast and use the Pool at Sifawy Hotel for a fee (currently 10 OMR, to be paid on the spot). You can go to the hotel reception and ask for assistance with your luggage to board Oman Explorer.

Wild Reefs, Rare Creatures & Almost Zero Crowds