

Best for beginner divers, 6-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Turtle City is a reef site located within the Daymaniyat Islands, Oman. The site features depths ranging from 6 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Access is by boat only. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 20 metres. Marine life recorded at this site includes common sightings of Red Sea Surgeonfish and various wrasses. Uncommon species observed include Spotfin Lionfish, Undulated Moray, Laced Moray, Starry Moray, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Birdbeak Burrfish, Purple Tang, Boxfish, Yellowbar Angelfish, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Triggerfish, and Porcupinefish. Be aware of boat traffic in the area. The site is suitable for beginners.
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Beach access is restricted from May to October to protect nesting sea turtles.
Depart from Seeb Marina or Al Mouj Marina in Muscat by boat. The journey takes 45 to 90 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-12m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, May, Sep, Nov
Divers regularly encounter Red Sea Surgeonfish and wrasses. Uncommon species recorded include Spotfin Lionfish, various moray eels, Purple Tang, Yellowbar Angelfish, and triggerfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 10 metres and mild currents.
The site ranges from 6 to 12 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Access to Turtle City is by boat only.
The best months to visit are April, May, September, and November.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Turtle City in Muscat. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C.
Divers at Turtle City in Muscat should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Turtle City in Muscat typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Turtle City in Muscat typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.