How deep is Bandar Khayran?

Bandar Khayran ranges from 5 to 30 metres deep (16–98 feet). It is a saltwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Bandar Khayran a shore dive or a boat dive?

Bandar Khayran is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

When is the best time to dive Bandar Khayran?

Year-round; September to May for clearest water; summer warmest but greener. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Bandar Khayran?

Divers at Bandar Khayran in Oman commonly report sightings of Whale shark, Longfin batfish, Green turtle, Honeycomb moray, and Nudibranch. Longfin batfish, Green turtle, Honeycomb moray, and Nudibranch are recorded as common sightings, while Whale shark is seasonal. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Bandar Khayran?

Al Munassir wreck depth (26-30 m) and any penetration require appropriate training; boat traffic; occasional reduced visibility. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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Boat entry

Bandar Khayran

Muscat, Oman

Open Water suggested5–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Bandar Khayran at a glance

Bandar Khayran is a boat dive site in Muscat, Oman with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). The best time to dive is typically Year-round; September to May for clearest water; summer warmest but greener.. Divers commonly see Whale shark, Longfin batfish, and Green turtle. Recent reports put the water around 32°C (89°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago

0.5 mwaves — under a meter expected

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Site hazards: Al Munassir wreck depth (26-30 m) and any penetration require appropriate training; boat traffic; occasional reduced visibility.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon

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Sat6:00–19:00

Sun6:00–19:00

Mon6:00–19:00

Tue6:00–19:00

Wed6:00–13:00

Thu6:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:27 · Sunrise 5:50 · Sunset 18:13

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 19 km from site · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Longfin batfish, Green turtle, Honeycomb moray

Best time: Year-round; September to May for clearest water; summer warmest but greener.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

No seasonal history for this site yet — historical marine data is still being aggregated.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Chelonia mydas recorded here Feb (1 record)
most recent 2017

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

A sheltered network of bays and inlets about 25 km southeast of Muscat holding more than 20 dive sites, from shallow coral gardens and swim-throughs to small walls dropping to around 25 m. The area is best known for the purpose-sunk Al Munassir, a 3,000-ton former Omani naval vessel lying upright at 26-30 m and packed with fish, plus reef sites such as Turtle City. Calm, protected water and easy profiles make it an excellent training and macro destination, with nudibranchs and seasonal whale sharks. Most diving is by boat, with some sites accessible from small craft close to shore.

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Al Munassir wreck depth (26-30 m) and any penetration require appropriate training; boat traffic; occasional reduced visibility.

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