Visiting Muscat by yacht

When to come, where yachts go from Al Mouj Marina and how to get here.

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Seasons

When to come

Season	Months	Daily high	Monthly rain
Peak	November to March	25.1 to 30.3 °C	1.6 to 16.5 mm
Shoulder	April, October	34.6 to 34.7 °C	0.8 to 11.3 mm
Off season	May to September	35.6 to 40.0 °C	0.0 to 10.9 mm

Oman Directorate General of Meteorology, Muscat (Seeb), rainfall 1986 to 2009. Season bands are our own estimate.

At anchor

Where yachts go from Al Mouj Marina

Distances are from Al Mouj Marina, in nautical miles (NM). The Al Mouj Marina boating guide is undated.

Daymaniyat Islands

Nine islands about 15 NM away, in a marine nature reserve. The Al Mouj Marina boating guide says visits and camping need a special permit, and that from May to October nobody may go onto the islands because birds and turtles nest there.

Al Fahal Island

About 14 NM away. Known as Shark Island. A diving and fishing spot with deep reefs.

Bandar Khayran Reserve

About 30 NM away. The reserve has more than 22 dive locations.

Al Mouj Marina anchorage

The marina offers a sheltered and serviced anchorage.

On the water

Al Mouj Marina lists tour operators for dolphin watching, snorkelling, diving, jet-skiing and fishing charters. It also lists overnight camping trips to the Daymaniyat Island Nature Reserve.

Getting here

Muscat International Airport serves Muscat. Jetex Oman is the exclusive provider of FBO services in Oman. It offers customs and immigration, crew accommodation arrangements and a crew lounge.

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