Hallaniyat Islands

Best time to dive

December to May; June to September

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• DolphinLikely
• Manta rayLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• Sea turtleLikely
• Whale sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - - (not mentioned as an option in any source; unlikely given remote, strong-current profile)

Safety notes

Strong/unpredictable currents, remoteness (no shore facilities, limited rescue infrastructure), monsoon swells, exploratory/undived sites with unknown local hazards

Permits & fees

- (no specific dive/marine-reserve permit requirement found in any source)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Salalah