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Daymaniat Shells
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We are a well established marine tourism company specialised in sea tours from Al Mouj Marina in Muscat. We offer a range of trips, including snorkeling trips, overnight camping (during winter), dolphin watching, sunset cruises and private trips. We pride ourselves on customer service with a personal touch and guarantee that our guests will have an unforgettable experience, which you can treasure forever. We are very passionate about caring for our environment and are always careful to protect and take care of our surroundings to ensure that we can all enjoy the local nature and marine life for many more years to come. We are proud holders of a green tourism silver award.
Muscat, Oman
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Jemesa T
Bath, UK3 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Today was an experience to remember for our time here in Oman😍. We had a surprise visit from Whale sharks🐋 and got a memorable chance to swim with them❤. Professional service from Capt Fahad and we 100% recommend this company for anyone or group bookings. Snorkelling experience was 5 star 🥰.
Already planned another trip as we felt comfortable and amazed with the service 🙌🙏.
Already planned another trip as we felt comfortable and amazed with the service 🙌🙏.
Written July 26, 2020
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Dear Jemesa
Thanks a lot for your wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed the snorkeling trip to daymaniat islands.
The whale shark was a big bonus
Thanks again for joining us and we look forward to see you again soon
Lea & Fahad
Written July 30, 2020
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scottnjules
Muscat, Oman94 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
We had the BEST trip ever with Damanyat.. very professional and friendly.. really organised and informative. Captain Fahad was brilliant and knew the best areas to see the sea life .. turtles, beautiful fish and even whalesharks... magical.. cannot recommend them highly enough!
Written June 8, 2021
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Dear Scottnjules
Thanks a lot for taking the time to review our snorkeling trip.
We are glad you enjoyed the day.
Thanks again for choosing us and we hope to see you again soon
Lea & fahad
Written June 9, 2021
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Mike E
10 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Since Daymaniat Shells was fully booked during our stay in Muscat, I had planned a snorkelling trip with an other company… because of the wind and the High waves, we never reached the islands…
it was Mektoub as I finally managed to book with Daymaniat shells on my very last day in Oman thanks to lovely Lea!
Our trip was probably the best snorkelling trip we ever had. Captain Fahad is an amazing person: he is extremely nice and has such a deep knowledge of the sea. Thanks to him we managed to see whale sharks, turtles, a lot of fish…
My family and I really enjoyed this trip.
I can only strongly recommend you to book with Daymaniat Shells since they are the best for sure.
it was Mektoub as I finally managed to book with Daymaniat shells on my very last day in Oman thanks to lovely Lea!
Our trip was probably the best snorkelling trip we ever had. Captain Fahad is an amazing person: he is extremely nice and has such a deep knowledge of the sea. Thanks to him we managed to see whale sharks, turtles, a lot of fish…
My family and I really enjoyed this trip.
I can only strongly recommend you to book with Daymaniat Shells since they are the best for sure.
Written March 5, 2023
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Dear mike
Thanks for your wonderful review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the snorkeling trip to daymaniat islands with us.
The whaleshark was a big bonus that far outside of the season
Thanks again for joining us and we hope to have you with us again on your next visit
Lea
Written March 10, 2023
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Sarah D
2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
From booking right through to post trip communication, we were so impressed with the professionalism of this company.
Captain Fahd did a fantastic job of providing an exciting day, with safety in mind and thought for the sea creatures at the same time. We were lucky enough to swim alongside whale sharks and turtles and it will certainly be a day my four year old will treasure for a long time.
I cannot recommend this Muscat experience enough.
Captain Fahd did a fantastic job of providing an exciting day, with safety in mind and thought for the sea creatures at the same time. We were lucky enough to swim alongside whale sharks and turtles and it will certainly be a day my four year old will treasure for a long time.
I cannot recommend this Muscat experience enough.
Written August 22, 2021
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Dear Sarah
Thanks a lot for taking the time to write this wonderful review
We are glad you enjoyed the snorkeling trip to daymaniat. Great to hear you had the chance to swim with the whalesharks and create some great memories
Thanks again for joining us and we look forward to have you with us again soon
Take care
Lea & fahad
Written August 23, 2021
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jonnixonxv
Sleaford, UK63 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Damaniyat Shells delivered another superb family trip. The snorkelling was fantastic and we saw a lot of turtles plus lots of other great sea life.
Great tour guide, we’ve used this company twice now and they always deliver a quality tour at good value for money.
Great tour guide, we’ve used this company twice now and they always deliver a quality tour at good value for money.
Written December 22, 2022
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Dear Jonni
Thanks for taking the time to write us a review
We are glad you and your family enjoyed the trips with us
We look forward to have you with us again soon
Lea
Written December 26, 2022
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retokappeler
Zurich, Switzerland20 contributions
Mar 2022
We did a snorkeling tour today with Daymaniat Shells. Captain on our tour was Farat, who did a great job in all aspects.
The boat was extremely clean, the snorkeling equipment was top, there was very good fresh fruit, enough water and very good sandwiches as well as some sweets.
But what deserves special praise is the fact that Farat is very concerned about the environment. So every guest gets a metal bottle as a gift, so you don't have to use plastic bottles. Farat drives extra slowly in the national park, in order to grant the necessary respect for the underwater world respectively not to cause any damage. When we then docked at a beach and wanted to leave again after some time, Farat jumped off the boat again and has taken garbage from the beach. I wish more people had such an understanding for the environment as Farat has.
For me, in any case, highly recommended and should I ever do another snorkeling tour in Oman, then definitely with Daymaniat Shells!
The boat was extremely clean, the snorkeling equipment was top, there was very good fresh fruit, enough water and very good sandwiches as well as some sweets.
But what deserves special praise is the fact that Farat is very concerned about the environment. So every guest gets a metal bottle as a gift, so you don't have to use plastic bottles. Farat drives extra slowly in the national park, in order to grant the necessary respect for the underwater world respectively not to cause any damage. When we then docked at a beach and wanted to leave again after some time, Farat jumped off the boat again and has taken garbage from the beach. I wish more people had such an understanding for the environment as Farat has.
For me, in any case, highly recommended and should I ever do another snorkeling tour in Oman, then definitely with Daymaniat Shells!
Written March 25, 2022
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Dear Reto
Thanks a lot for taking the time to write this wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed the snorkling trip to daymaniat islands.
We strongly believe to preserve our beautiful nature is crucial. If we dont look after the islands we soon have nothing left to go to.
Thanks again for joining us and we look forward to have you with us again soon
Lea & Fahad
Written April 13, 2022
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rangeview
Muscat, Oman67 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
What a day! Captain Fahad made this one of those rare worldly days when we did something we’d never have dreamt of doing before, swimming and snorkelling with whale sharks!
We spent nearly 3 hours with a herd of about 10 whale sharks, varying in size from 4 - 12 metres. Having never seen, let alone swum, with such huge beautiful fish before made this an incredible (hopefully not once in a lifetime) experience. To be able to get so close and to feel so safe in their presence was very special.
Fahad couldn’t do enough for us, from the huge friendly smile on arrival to ensuring that all our needs were continuously catered for.
A truly 6 star experience that we couldn’t recommend more highly. Loads of underwater footage and photos to add to our memories, many of which Fahad sent to us that evening.
If you do nothing else in Oman then a day with Daymaniat Shells and Captain Fahad will leave you feeling truly satisfied, and very blessed.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😀🙏
We spent nearly 3 hours with a herd of about 10 whale sharks, varying in size from 4 - 12 metres. Having never seen, let alone swum, with such huge beautiful fish before made this an incredible (hopefully not once in a lifetime) experience. To be able to get so close and to feel so safe in their presence was very special.
Fahad couldn’t do enough for us, from the huge friendly smile on arrival to ensuring that all our needs were continuously catered for.
A truly 6 star experience that we couldn’t recommend more highly. Loads of underwater footage and photos to add to our memories, many of which Fahad sent to us that evening.
If you do nothing else in Oman then a day with Daymaniat Shells and Captain Fahad will leave you feeling truly satisfied, and very blessed.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😀🙏
Written August 7, 2020
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dear Rangview
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed the snorkeling trip.
Glad to hear you swam with our beautiful big friends.
Thanks again for joining us and we hope to see you again soon
Lea & fahad
Written August 28, 2020
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4family
Encinitas, CA134 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We had the best time!!! Captain Fahad and Daymaniat Shells really care about the health of the ocean. The boat was clean, spacious and comfortable!!! The water was a beautiful blue, warm and calm. Saw so many turtles, some beautiful fish and spots of nice coral. Food was tasty and they’re conscious about not using plastic water bottles a asks probed nice cold water reuseable bottles. We highly recommend using Daymaniat Shells, we hope to come back and use them again!!!!
Written July 17, 2022
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Dear 4family
Thanks for your wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed the snorkeling trip to daymaniat islands with us.
For us its very important to not use plastic on our trips.
Thanks again for joining us and we hope to have you with us again soon
Lea
Written July 22, 2022
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barraezoksana
Baku, Azerbaijan9 contributions
Nov 2020
I highly recommend Daymaniat Shells when booking for a snorkeling trip while in Muscat. They are simply the best! A great team that really makes you enjoy this experience to the max. From booking until you are safe back to the marina and the snacks that you eat on board too (very tasty too). Captain Fahad is very knowledgeable and very professional. He knows the best spots and also is very committed to safe guard the beautiful ecosystem (disregarded by many others :(
They are also very kid friendly!!
They are also very kid friendly!!
Written June 8, 2021
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Dear Oksana
Thanks a lot for your wonderful review
We are glad you and the boys enjoyed the snorkeling trip to daymaniat islands.
Thanks again for joining us and we look forward to see you again soon
Lea & fahad
Written June 9, 2021
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barbara connolly
8 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
I had the most amazing experience today.
I went to the Daymaniats today with Fahad our amazing host. He greeted us early this morning and as I was a little nervous he reassured me that the turtles were kind and I will love them.
The customer care was second to none. We were offered a safety brief and advised how to get the best from the experience.Move slow :)
Fahads joined us in the water and his photography is amazing so you just relax and be in this amazing moment with our beautiful ocean ftiends.
The turtles turned up in numbers and my nearves disappeared in seconds.
On returning to the boat we were offered a water and the beautiful bottle it arrives in is a gift.
Fruit, freshly made sandwiches and pastries.
What a fantastic experience.
As an educator on sustainability I was so impressed when Fahad disappeared to pick up plastics on the beach. He then explained his uniform was supplied by a company that repurpose beach salvaged plastics into textiles.
It was a day made in heaven for me. 🩵
My beautiful friend who lives in Muscat gifted this experience to me for my Birthday. Thank you Fahiad & Berni . I appreciate your beautiful acts of kindness . Love Babs 🧜🏼
I went to the Daymaniats today with Fahad our amazing host. He greeted us early this morning and as I was a little nervous he reassured me that the turtles were kind and I will love them.
The customer care was second to none. We were offered a safety brief and advised how to get the best from the experience.Move slow :)
Fahads joined us in the water and his photography is amazing so you just relax and be in this amazing moment with our beautiful ocean ftiends.
The turtles turned up in numbers and my nearves disappeared in seconds.
On returning to the boat we were offered a water and the beautiful bottle it arrives in is a gift.
Fruit, freshly made sandwiches and pastries.
What a fantastic experience.
As an educator on sustainability I was so impressed when Fahad disappeared to pick up plastics on the beach. He then explained his uniform was supplied by a company that repurpose beach salvaged plastics into textiles.
It was a day made in heaven for me. 🩵
My beautiful friend who lives in Muscat gifted this experience to me for my Birthday. Thank you Fahiad & Berni . I appreciate your beautiful acts of kindness . Love Babs 🧜🏼
Written February 11, 2023
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Dear Barbara
Thank you very much for your wonderful review.
We are happy to hear you had a fantastic birthday
We look forward to have you back with us again soon
Lea
Written October 27, 2024
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Hi good day, our minimum age is 5 years to join the snorkeling trip.
Written March 24, 2024
hwanhee
Jeju Island, South Korea
Scuba diving from Dubai to Oman
By car in Dubai. How many hours does it take?
Can I do scuba diving if I visit between October 25th and 30th?
I am a scuba diving instructor in Jeju Island, Korea.
Written October 17, 2021
Hi
Could you please send us an email. The email is in our profile.
We are happy to answer all your questions
Best regards
Written October 22, 2021
Hi unfortunately whaleshark season is September and October.
There is a chance to see dolphins around old muscat area
Written April 9, 2021
Hi Amit
The water gets a bit cooler now. We do have wetsuits available to use if needed
Written December 8, 2020
Hello, can you please elaborate on OvernIght Camping @ Damaniyat islands ?? We have kids of 6 and 10 years, can we plan in Mid Dec ?
Written December 4, 2020
Hi Amit
Please send us an email trough tripadvisor for the details
Written December 8, 2020
Do you have any courses to teach free diving?
Written September 30, 2020
Hi
Thanks for your question.
Unfortunately we dont offer free diving courses. I m very sorry
Written October 1, 2020
Ahoj , zaujima ma moznost rekreacneho potapania , som drzitel dive master a rad by som absolvoval par ponorov do lokalit - charakteru dannej svetovej lokality. Existuje baza so sk alebo cz sprievodcom ?.Dakujem a pozdravujem PP
Written February 24, 2020
Hi there
We dont offer scuba diving, we do snorkeling trips only.
Best is to contact the dive centers and ask them what language the staff speaks
Best regards
Lea
Written February 25, 2020
Good Evening
I am planning a day excursion on the 30th or 31st January
But i would like it to be a private trip. Can I have an idea on the costs??
Thanks
Gerardo
Written January 22, 2020
Hi Gerardo
Please get in touch with us per email. It is listed in our profile on top of the page.
Best regards
Lea
Written January 29, 2020
What season are the whale sharks there? Will they be around next week? (Apr 22-27)?
Written April 19, 2019
whale shark season is usually september and October. We saw 2 last week but unfortunately they moved on.
Written April 20, 2019
Hi we are planning our trip to Oman and would like to plan a boat trip with you but cannot access your website?
Written April 6, 2019
Hi Jessy
We are redoing our website at the moment. Its almost done and should be live tomorrow, hopefully. Please get in touch triugh the email in our tripadvisor profil. Unfortunately i cant post the email address here.
Written April 7, 2019
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