Oman Explorer Liveaboard, Red Sea

Renovated motor yacht offering comfortable, spacious facilities, ideal for diving Oman’s majestic coast

from$200 /day

per person

Overview

Visit some of the world’s most under-appreciated dive destinations
Head north, south, or combine the two with a ten-night transitional trip
Modern comfortable vessel with extensive experience in Oman
Chance encounters with whale sharks and humpbacks

The renovated Oman Explorer is a comfortable and modern motor yacht exploring the majestic coast of Oman. Guests will find plenty of room to spread out on this vessel, with ample space allocated to both relaxation and recreation – from the expansive dive deck and swim platform to the open-plan salon and sweeping sundeck. So step aboard and set sail to some of the most under-appreciated dive destinations in the planet, with a choice of two exciting week-long voyages, or an extended ten day trip combining the very best sites.

Number of cabins:11
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:11:1
Group booking discounts

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1Feb 2025
15D / 14N
Hallaniyat Islands (Mirbat) 14N
40 dives
from $3,634
Overview
Length of trip 15 days / 14 nights
Number of dives 40
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
01 Feb 2025
02:00 PM
Mirbat
Salalah International Airport: SLL
Return
15 Feb 2025
09:00 AM
Mirbat
Salalah International Airport: SLL
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Dive permit - €120 per trip
Port fees and fuel surcharge - €280 per trip
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Equipment rental - OMR15 per day
Nitrox - OMR33 per trip
15l tank - OMR22 per trip
Diving courses
Highlights
Extended circular trip around the little-explored Hallaniyat Islands
Enjoy frontier diving where few divers have ventured before
Chance of spotting humpback whales and dolphins from the boat
Explore remote islands frequented by manta easy and mobulas
Healthy marine life with huge fish schools and a beautiful wreck
Gaze over stunning scenery with beautiful bays between rugged cliffs

Hallaniyat Islands: from/to Mirbat (airport Salalah)
The winter belongs to the southern tour, which leads along the coast to the group of Hallaniyats which are probably the most diverse diving area of the Sultanate! These islands promise extraordinary biodiversity and incredible abundance of fish! Those 5 islands are located in the open ocean, around 40 to 70 km south of Dhofar and only one of the islands is inhabited. Beautiful bays between rugged cliffs make the crossings between the islands even above water an experience! With a bit of luck, you can meet the resident population of humpback whales and even huge pods of dolphins on the way back to Mirbat! The untouched Hallaniyats boast a healthy marine life with huge fish schools and a beautiful wreck. Sometimes you can also encounter even mantas and mobulas. The Hallaniyat Islands are the perfect winter destination where you can expect everything.

The exact routing is weather dependent or depending on the diving experience of our guests. Routing changes due to port authority regulations are reserved.

General diving information Oman:
The Oman is not as well-known for diving as other destinations. However, if you like to avoid the crowds and be almost alone at the dive sites, Oman diving offers a genuine alternative to the Red Sea. The destination is also quite easy accessible from Europe. The maximum depth of the dive site varies between 15 and 30 meters and both, beginners and advanced divers, get their money’s worth with diversified dives. In Oman you expect the unexpected! The fish life and the abundance of fish is amazing, as the waters are filled with plankton and attract large schools of fish. Large groupers, leopard sharks, stingrays, barracudas, turtles, sepia and rare moray eels cam be encountered during the dives. At the right time of the year even a friendly whale shark might pass by. In the Southern part at the Hallaniyat Islands you can even see humpback whales! Also the macro life with nudibranchs in various colours, sea horses, shrimps and other critters is amazing. Divers encounter a mixture of walls and rocky landscapes with small wall sections. The reefs are covered with colourful hard and soft corrals. Due to the plankton and the thermocline the visibility varies between 5 and 20 metres but the mass of fish and richness of species surely make up for it. As the water temperature might vary between 26 degrees on the surface and 22 below the thermocline we recommend at least a 5mm wetsuit and an extra hood for the diving. Please note, the minimum required level of certification to dive is Open Water and we strongly recommend having at least the Specialty of Deep Diver. We also recommend having a minimum of 50 dives for liveaboard trips (for Oman Explorer trips).

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 4 weeks prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 4 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Till 60 days before departure: 20% will be charged
59-30 days before departure: 50% will be charged
29-02 days before departure: 90% will be charged
Departure day & no show: 95% will be charged
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Per person, diving included
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15Feb 2025
8D / 7N
Hallaniyat Islands (Mirbat) 7N
20 dives
-10% discount
$1,817
from $1,636
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
15 Feb 2025
02:00 PM
Mirbat
Salalah Airport: SLL
Return
22 Feb 2025
09:00 AM
Mirbat
Salalah Airport: SLL
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Dive permit - €60 per trip
Port fees and fuel surcharge - €140 per trip
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Equipment rental - OMR15 per day
Nitrox - OMR22 per trip
15l tank - OMR15 per trip
Diving courses
Highlights
Circular week-long trip around the little-explored Hallaniyat Islands
Enjoy frontier diving where few divers have ventured before
Chance of spotting humpback whales and dolphins from the boat
Explore remote islands frequented by manta easy and mobulas
Healthy marine life with huge fish schools and a beautiful wreck
Gaze over stunning scenery with beautiful bays between rugged cliffs

Day 1:
Upon arrival at the airport, our guests are greeted by one of our employees. Alternatively, we can also pick up our guests at a hotel. Check-in on board starts at 2pm. Upon arrival, a delicious lunch will be served. The ship departs either in the late evening or the next morning.

Days 2-6:
Enjoy 3-4 dives per day at the exciting Hallaniyat Islands. These islands promise extraordinary biodiversity and incredible abundance of fish! The 5 islands are located in the open ocean, around 40 to 70 km south of Dhofar and only one of the islands is inhabited. Beautiful bays between rugged cliffs make the crossings between the islands even above water an experience! With a bit of luck, you can meet the resident population of humpback whales and even huge pods of dolphins on the way back to Mirbat! The untouched Hallaniyats boast a healthy marine life with huge fish schools and a beautiful wreck. Sometimes you can also encounter mantas and mobulas.

Day 7:
Make the most of the last couple of dives at the Hallaniyat Islands before returning to port.

Day 8:
Check-out takes place after breakfast at around 09:00, followed by transfer to the airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 4 weeks prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 4 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Till 60 days before departure: 20% will be charged
59-30 days before departure: 50% will be charged
29-02 days before departure: 90% will be charged
Departure day & no show: 95% will be charged
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $1,636 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
22Feb 2025
8D / 7N
Hallaniyat Islands (Mirbat) 7N
20 dives
from $1,817
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
22 Feb 2025
02:00 PM
Mirbat
Salalah Airport: SLL
Return
01 Mar 2025
09:00 AM
Mirbat
Salalah Airport: SLL
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Dive permit - €60 per trip
Port fees and fuel surcharge - €140 per trip
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Equipment rental - OMR15 per day
Nitrox - OMR22 per trip
15l tank - OMR15 per trip
Diving courses
Highlights
Circular week-long trip around the little-explored Hallaniyat Islands
Enjoy frontier diving where few divers have ventured before
Chance of spotting humpback whales and dolphins from the boat
Explore remote islands frequented by manta easy and mobulas
Healthy marine life with huge fish schools and a beautiful wreck
Gaze over stunning scenery with beautiful bays between rugged cliffs

Day 1:
Upon arrival at the airport, our guests are greeted by one of our employees. Alternatively, we can also pick up our guests at a hotel. Check-in on board starts at 2pm. Upon arrival, a delicious lunch will be served. The ship departs either in the late evening or the next morning.

Days 2-6:
Enjoy 3-4 dives per day at the exciting Hallaniyat Islands. These islands promise extraordinary biodiversity and incredible abundance of fish! The 5 islands are located in the open ocean, around 40 to 70 km south of Dhofar and only one of the islands is inhabited. Beautiful bays between rugged cliffs make the crossings between the islands even above water an experience! With a bit of luck, you can meet the resident population of humpback whales and even huge pods of dolphins on the way back to Mirbat! The untouched Hallaniyats boast a healthy marine life with huge fish schools and a beautiful wreck. Sometimes you can also encounter mantas and mobulas.

Day 7:
Make the most of the last couple of dives at the Hallaniyat Islands before returning to port.

Day 8:
Check-out takes place after breakfast at around 09:00, followed by transfer to the airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 4 weeks prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 4 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Till 60 days before departure: 20% will be charged
59-30 days before departure: 50% will be charged
29-02 days before departure: 90% will be charged
Departure day & no show: 95% will be charged
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Lower deck cabin
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Upper deck cabin
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Master cabin
King size bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

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September 2023

Karsten S

Unfortunately the captain couldn’t make the trip as planned. The Sultan of Oman cruised with his yacht around Ad-Dimaniyat-Islands so we were not allowed to...

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