Musandam Peninsula

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Musandam, Oman

Best timeOctober to May

Water temp23-28°C / 73-82°F

Visibility10-30m / 33-100ft

AccessBoat Dive

Dive typesScuba

DifficultyIntermediate

Max depth30 m

Avg depth18 m

Nearest airportKHS

'Fjords of Arabia'Whale sharksDrift dives

Scuba

The Musandam Peninsula is known for its dramatic 'fjord-like' inlets. The diving here is spectacular, with nutrient-rich waters attracting a huge amount of life, including whale sharks. The currents in the channels make for exciting drift dives.

Features

Known for its stunning topside scenery. Underwater, the nutrient-rich waters support a huge biomass of fish. The area is one of the best places in the world for whale shark sightings. The diving often involves strong currents.

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