Oman Explorer Liveaboard, Red Sea

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

from$212 /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

Choose your trip

8Mar 2025
8D / 7N
Hallaniyat Islands (Mirbat) 7N
20 dives
from $1,911
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
08 Mar 2025
02:00 PM
Mirbat
Salalah Airport: SLL
Return
15 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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15Mar 2025
8D / 7N
Hallaniyat Islands (Mirbat) 7N
20 dives
from $1,911
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
15 Mar 2025
02:00 PM
Mirbat
Salalah Airport: SLL
Return
22 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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22Mar 2025
8D / 7N
Hallaniyat Islands (Mirbat) 7N
20 dives
from $1,911
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
22 Mar 2025
02:00 PM
Mirbat
Salalah Airport: SLL
Return
29 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
1 female space left
30Mar 2025
12D / 11N
Highlight of the year: Best of Oman (Mirbat - Sifah) 11N
Up to 28 dives
from $3,003
Overview
Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives Up to 28
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
30 Mar 2025
02:00 PM
Mirbat
Salalah Airport: SLL
Return
10 Apr 2025
09:00 AM
Sifah
Muscat Airport: MCT
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 - €160 per trip
Port fees and fuel surcharge - €160 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
One-way trip between the Hallaniyat Islands and the Daymaniyat Islands
Gain a complete insight into the diversity of the Sultanate of Oman
Walls of soft corals and sandy slopes with hard coral bommies at Fahal
Spot morays, lobsters, and nudibranchs among the wreck of Al Munassir
Possible whale shark encounters at the Daymaniyat 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 2-10:
At the beginning of the tour, we will enjoy wonderful dives at the famous Hallaniyat Islands. There is a chance of seeing humpback whales and dolphins from the boat. While diving, you’ll mainly encounter different species of smaller rays, leopard sharks and lots of cuttlefish, moray eels and don’t forget watching out for turtles hiding and nudibranchs crawling between the corals. The tour ends with the Daymaniyat Islands, Fahal Island, and the Al Munassir Wreck.

Day 11:
Make the most of the last couple of dives around Bandar Khayran before returning to port.

Day 12:
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 $3,003 /guest
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.

Reviews

21 review

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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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