Oman / Extra Divers Zighy Bay
The Musandam Peninsula is located in the northernmost part of Oman and is separated from the rest of the country by the United Arab Emirates. Here lies the Extra Divers Zighy Bay dive centre, the perfect base from which to explore the fish-rich, pristine dive sites of this unique region. In these waters, divers rarely share the fascinating underwater world with other boats – a true insider’s secret for diving enthusiasts.
The dive centre is nestled directly in the marina of the luxurious Six Senses Zighy Bay hotel, surrounded by an impressive mountain backdrop. Dubai International Airport is approximately 2.5 hours away, making travel convenient and straightforward.
Important to note: Diving in this extraordinary region is exclusively reserved for guests of the Six Senses.
Diving/Dive spots
The Extra Divers centre is known for its personalised service and small dive groups, ensuring a more intimate and tailored diving experience. In total, around 15 dive sites are regularly visited. Diving is done from speedboats, taking divers to pristine reefs teeming with marine life.
These reefs are covered in a vibrant array of soft corals in various colours, offering numerous highlights for both macro enthusiasts and those seeking encounters with larger marine species. Divers can expect to encounter different species of moray eels, octopuses, crabs, shrimps, cuttlefish and lobsters. Macro lovers will be thrilled by the chance to spot seahorses and spectacular nudibranchs.
In addition, divers can enjoy encounters with schools of snappers and fusiliers, leopard sharks, turtles, torpedo rays, stingrays and eagle rays. With a bit of luck, even mola mola (sunfish) and whale sharks can be spotted between January and April, making for truly unforgettable dives.
Daily boat trips are offered, including either a single dive or a two-tank dive in the morning, as well as an afternoon dive. All dive sites are within 20 to 45 minutes by boat from the centre. The waters around Oman are extremely nutrient-rich, supporting a stunning abundance of marine life. However, this also means that visibility is typically around 8 to 15 metres, due to the high plankton levels.
Team & Education
Emma, Matt and their team will make you discover the Musandam coast whether you come as a certified divers or if you never dived before. Various SSI and PADI courses are offered in English, French, German, Spanish from Scuba Diver to Dive Master, as well as diverse specialty courses. Anyone who’d like to experience the underwater world for the first time can book an introductory dive with our experienced diving instructors.
Facilities
• 14 sets of high-quality Aqua Lung equipment
• Sidemount equipment sets available for rent
• 9 and 12-litre aluminium tanks (DIN connection, INT adapter available)
• 2 speedboats for shared or private trips
• Nitrox compressor
• Oxygen emergency kit & first-aid kit
• Snorkeling trips
• Boutique
• Underwater camera rental
• House Reef diving on our Coral Plantation
Payment on-site
Payments can be made in OMR, EUR, or USD, processed through the resort. Exchange rates are updated daily. Please note that US dollar bills issued before 2007 are not accepted anywhere in Oman.
Highlights & Specials
Amazing reefs covering a huge diversity of corals, particularly rare purple, blue and yellow soft corals. All dive sites are located by the unspoiled and wild Musandam mountains. Each dive provides an unique sense of intimacy being the only divers around with a good chance to come across Eagle rays, Devil rays, turtles, octopus and a definite opportunity to feel like being in the box fish paradise…
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