Extra Divers Qantab
Extra Divers Qantab
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Scuba & SnorkellingBoat ToursBoat RentalsDolphin & Whale WatchingSpeed Boats Tours
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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About
Greetings from Extra Divers Qantab! Our Centre is located in the Marina of Shangri-la / Barr Al Jissah, which can be easily reached by car or hotel transfer. Our daily dive schedule is as follows: 08:15 – approx. 13.00 (two dives), 14:30 – approx. 17.00 (one dive and snorkelers may also join this trip). Come to discover 'our' underwater world: from the little nudibranches to a multitude of different fish species, to rays, turtles and sharks , on amazing different coral reefs ; from Fahal island to Bandar Khayran area, all dive sites are suitable for all levels and experience, from beginners through to the more experienced divers. (Daymanyat islands on request). Our Centre also offers Diving courses, Dolphin Watching tours and Snorkeling tours! Kindly reserve in advance your place on our boats. EDQ Team is waiting for you!
Muscat, Oman
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Ronald G
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Couples
Me and my girlfriend have booked with extra divers for one day diving and hoped it would be more ,
It was remarkable experience in our trip to oman , every thing went smooth in our booking
In the reception was so informative where we were provided very good gear ,
Once we stepped on the boat everything was already set up and ready to move .
We were so lucky to have mohamed our dive guide was so professional and helpful
He did a great job with my girlfriend to have a good buoyancy as she was recently finished her open water course ,
Also was impressive chatting with him about many other things apart from diving .
Although the bad visibility that time we had 2 amazing dives we saw plenty of things
We highly recommend extra divers and for sure we will dive with you again if we have the chance
Thank you 🙏
It was remarkable experience in our trip to oman , every thing went smooth in our booking
In the reception was so informative where we were provided very good gear ,
Once we stepped on the boat everything was already set up and ready to move .
We were so lucky to have mohamed our dive guide was so professional and helpful
He did a great job with my girlfriend to have a good buoyancy as she was recently finished her open water course ,
Also was impressive chatting with him about many other things apart from diving .
Although the bad visibility that time we had 2 amazing dives we saw plenty of things
We highly recommend extra divers and for sure we will dive with you again if we have the chance
Thank you 🙏
Written February 29, 2020
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James D
7 contributions
Jul 2020
My 2 boys (aged 12 & 14) and their 2 friends (aged 11 & 13) have just completed the 'Open water' diving course with Extra divers based at the Shangrila.
They had an absolutely fantastic time! The company are extremely well organised and every care is taken in these strange times of Covid 19. The instructors are very knowledgeable and professional but they also developed great rapport with the boys - this is important because the course they did lasts for 4 days.
Diving in this part of the world is truly breathtaking and the boys were able to get up close and personal with most of the cast of 'Nemo'. They loved it and can't wait to get back in the water as qualified divers.
On the final day I did a couple of dives with the other boys' dad. Again, we were very impressed with the safety and logistical side of the operation; well maintained equipment, 2 powerful, luxurious speedboats and detailed pre-dive discussions about conditions in the water and what we might expect to see.
I highly recommend diving/snorkeling with this very friendly and professional organisation. If, like us, you live in Oman, this is not the summer we had planned. However, where better to be than in the water? And if you've got teenage kids...they'll really love it.
They had an absolutely fantastic time! The company are extremely well organised and every care is taken in these strange times of Covid 19. The instructors are very knowledgeable and professional but they also developed great rapport with the boys - this is important because the course they did lasts for 4 days.
Diving in this part of the world is truly breathtaking and the boys were able to get up close and personal with most of the cast of 'Nemo'. They loved it and can't wait to get back in the water as qualified divers.
On the final day I did a couple of dives with the other boys' dad. Again, we were very impressed with the safety and logistical side of the operation; well maintained equipment, 2 powerful, luxurious speedboats and detailed pre-dive discussions about conditions in the water and what we might expect to see.
I highly recommend diving/snorkeling with this very friendly and professional organisation. If, like us, you live in Oman, this is not the summer we had planned. However, where better to be than in the water? And if you've got teenage kids...they'll really love it.
Written July 17, 2020
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kiyeran
Santa Barbara, California, USA309 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We were originally going to dive with another company in Muscat which offered a little lower price and we did on the first day in Muscat, but that turned out to be the biggest disappointment of our trip and so we quickly booked with extra divers and my oh my we were extremely happy about our choice! From the fitting to the boat to the briefing to the sites to the staff, everything was amazing. They pamper you with setting up the equipment which is nice if you get sea sick like me.
The dive sites were also spectacular. The highlight was seeing a turtle but you can definitely find cuttlefish, rockfish, eels, etc.
A massive thanks to all the staff, especially Ange, Mohammed, and Mich. Everyone at the shop was lovely and we were so sad to leave.
A non-smoking boat is a plus as well!
Written February 14, 2020
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STUART-GO-TIGERS
Dubai, United Arab Emirates47 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I dived with Extra Divers whilst staying at the Shangri-La Al Waha Hotel. Extra Divers were excellent with very friendly and helpful staff and great diving even though overcast and choppy.
Plenty was seen at the Seahorse Bay and Jissah Point Sites including Black-Tipped Reef Sharks, Turtles, plenty of Cuttlefish and Barracuda and a large Octopus.
I shall certainly return to dive again as lots of varied Sites and a stunning location.
Plenty was seen at the Seahorse Bay and Jissah Point Sites including Black-Tipped Reef Sharks, Turtles, plenty of Cuttlefish and Barracuda and a large Octopus.
I shall certainly return to dive again as lots of varied Sites and a stunning location.
Written January 14, 2020
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Magi B
Nutley, UK103 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Very professional but friendly throughout the booking process, sorting kit the day before the dive, then on the day of the dive.
The dive team were great, safety taken very seriously, well cared for kit, full briefing at each dive site. Plenty of dry towels and hot teas and coffees for our surface time.
I am quite a novice diver and also a solo diver and was a little nervous not being with my normal diving buddies, but was reassured and well looked after by my buddy / guide, Vincente who ensured I was safe and happy throughout the dives.
Although there was an algae bloom, which hampered visibility somewhat, I still saw lots of marine life, loads pointed out by Vincente too.
Had an awesome day! Thanks to everyone!!
Would definitely recommend booking with these guys.
The dive team were great, safety taken very seriously, well cared for kit, full briefing at each dive site. Plenty of dry towels and hot teas and coffees for our surface time.
I am quite a novice diver and also a solo diver and was a little nervous not being with my normal diving buddies, but was reassured and well looked after by my buddy / guide, Vincente who ensured I was safe and happy throughout the dives.
Although there was an algae bloom, which hampered visibility somewhat, I still saw lots of marine life, loads pointed out by Vincente too.
Had an awesome day! Thanks to everyone!!
Would definitely recommend booking with these guys.
Written February 15, 2020
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Tyson H
14 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
We learnt to dive with these guys and they were amazing, nothing was too much trouble.
My wife has mobility problems and they did everything so that she was able to learn to dive also.
Between us we completed around 70 dives with these guys and we would highly recommend anyone to go.
Also the marine life off of the Oman coast is great and there's so much to see, it's almost a hidden gem.
Thank you so much guys.
My wife has mobility problems and they did everything so that she was able to learn to dive also.
Between us we completed around 70 dives with these guys and we would highly recommend anyone to go.
Also the marine life off of the Oman coast is great and there's so much to see, it's almost a hidden gem.
Thank you so much guys.
Written September 1, 2022
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Amy
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Family
Went scuba diving and snorkelling with my family. Snorkellers were guided by Mohammed who showed us 5 sea turtles, was amazing and excellent guiding. Scuba divers were guided by Michael who had an amazing experience. Thank you very much, would highly recommend!
Written February 21, 2020
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Steven V
Evere, Belgium27 contributions
Sep 2022
I did 2 dives with them. Al Munassir and an other location.
Very nice dives with a very experienced (Damiano) dive guide.
He knows what's his talking about.
Professional center ! If you want to have dives in this region :strongly recommend Extra Divers !
Very nice dives with a very experienced (Damiano) dive guide.
He knows what's his talking about.
Professional center ! If you want to have dives in this region :strongly recommend Extra Divers !
Written October 10, 2022
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Kiwi bird
2 contributions
Mar 2022
I enjoyed 17 fantastic dives with Extra Divers Qantab. I was really impressed by the friendly welcome and the excellent organisation, not to mention top notch equipment and comfortable boats. Barbara kept me updated with the daily plans and was always friendly and flexible with the arrangements. My first dives were guided, with Jaques and Clemence giving great briefings of what to expect, and pointing out the difficult-to-find critters. They showed me how to spot hidden things like butterfly rays and lobsters, and where to find morays and nudibranchs. I was impressed by how healthy and beautiful the coral was. On later dives, thanks to that introduction and also the excellent briefings by Damiano, Davide and Sami, it was no trouble for myself and my buddy (also an experienced diver) to navigate the dive sites unguided. I appreciated how the team catered to all levels of diver, with safety always the first priority. I did 2 trips to Daminyat Island. The sites there were definitely worth the long boat ride out. Aquarium site is aptly named, we saw turtles, morays and cuttlefish within the first 5 minutes of descending, and it was a treat to be in schools of fish so dense they blocked out the surface. I wholeheartedly recommend Extra Divers Qantab, and I'm looking forward to my next visit, hopefully in July/August so I can see the whale sharks!
Written March 30, 2022
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Juliette
Zurich, Switzerland4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We chose to stay at the Shangri La hotel for two nights given that it is one of the hotels with a dive center on site. Considering the good reviews, we were quiet disappointed by this dive center. Although we made a reservation more than a week before our arrival in Oman, we were assigned to a dive group with an OWD and thus had to go to a dive site which was really not worth a visit (bad visibility and not much too see). This was especially disappointing as the other two dive groups (both not full with only 3 divers each) were diving a good wrack. The option that we could split and join each group was not provided. Instead we had to go for a very boring and shallow dive - not worth the money. We asked the staff afterwards to explain why we were not assigned to an AOWD group since they went to a different dive site but they didn’t really care. Although one of us had his own equipment, we spent a total of OMR 128 (approx EUR 280) - so not worth it. Rental gear was ok but they only had a 5mm long suit or a shorty which seems a bit odd given that water temperature was 29 degrees.
Written October 25, 2023
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good morning,
thank you for your message and greetings from Extra Divers Qantab!
We organise daily boat trips:
- Dolphin Watching
- Snorkeling
- Dolphin Tour + Turtle Bay
- Diving
- Sunset Cruise / Coastal Tour
Which tour would you like to join? :)
if you'd like to receive our Price List by whatsapp: +968 90 18 93 11
Written September 15, 2020
The terrible dive resort whole of the world , no professional divers go there , here just for people who stay in hotel !
Unfriendly employees, bad organization, I am MSDT Padi and suggest never go there if you are professional divers
They make plan as they wish not costumers
I am so sorry for that resort
Written May 26, 2019
Excuse me Sir, but I don't really understand you comment, what's the matter of having 25 dive centers around the world , is this fact disturbing you? Do you really think that if we are unprofessional we will last long in a 5 star resort? And again if we were unprofessional you are more than welcome to try and run the dive center for 1 day in a "professional way" , so maybe you can teach us something, since you never stop learning
Written June 26, 2019
Hi, could I have the email id of Extra divers Qantab. I had sent an inquiry to the general inquiry email and not received any response. Also, the website or profile here doesn’t provide email details.
I am looking for open water certification. Possible here?
Regards
Smitha
Written July 6, 2018
Good afternoon Smitha, our mail addres is qantab @ extra divers . org . All in one word. otherwise you can contact us by phone +968 96319081 or a WhatsApp +968 90189311
Written July 6, 2018
Bonjour,
Nous voudrions contacter et reserver des plongées au extra Divers Qantab , quel est leur adresse maïl direct ?
Merci de nous la communiquer
Written April 7, 2018
i'm so sorry, i haven't seen this message 'till now!
our contact form is on Extra Divers Qantab website!
we look forward to welcoming you!
Written May 1, 2018
Hi,
Having seen the reviews on Trip Advisor and a forthcoming trip to Muscat, can you please advise me on diving with your company.
We are visiting Muscat on the cruise ship Vison of the Sea, docking at Muscat on Wed 01/03/2017 at 9.00 hours and leaving on Thursday 02/03/2017 at 18.00 hours.
I'm interested in 2-3 dives in one day if possible.
I recently passed my PADI open water and dry suit qualification and currently only have 3 hours of dive time.
Could you please advise me of options and costs etc. I will require equipment.
Thanks
Eric Flint (UK)
Written February 4, 2017
dear Eric, thank you for your message and greetings from our Team!
could you kindly forward your request to our email address (it is mentioned in our profile details) ? so we can reply with all information you may need plus attachments, such as dive sites map, medical form, dive schedule and price list too.
Awaiting your email, we look forward to welcoming you soon! :) Have a nice day!!
Written February 5, 2017
Hello
my husband and i want to try diving but we don't have a licence !
Is it necessary to have a licence or we can dive without one !
Written October 9, 2016
Hello! To participate to the regular dive trips you will need your licence yes. But Extra Divers also offer "try scuba diving" sessions for which you don't need a licence. You can also do snorkeling as some of the coral reefs are relatively shallow. Enjoy !
Written October 10, 2016
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