Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $3,425. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Mar · Apr · May · Aug · Sep · Oct.
Calm seas and warm clear water; prime spring diving before summer heat
Whale shark season at Daymaniyat; groups of 10-15, viz up to 80ft
Boat-access diving around the Daymaniyat Islands, Fahal (Shark Island), Musandam Peninsula pinnacles, and Mirbat wrecks; expect whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, and reef sharks in 66–82°F water with visibility ranging 5–30 m; sites suit all levels.
Also known for: Shuwa — slow-roasted lamb pit-roasted overnight, the definitive Omani ceremonial dish
Mutrah Souq — Wander one of Arabia's oldest markets for spices, silver, and frankincense
Wadi Shab Hike — Trek a stunning canyon to emerald pools and a hidden waterfall inland from Sur
Nizwa Fort — Explore a 17th-century hilltop fort and busy traditional goat market nearby
Wahiba Sands Desert — Visit vast red dunes, meet Bedouin communities, and stargaze in the desert
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary — Spot wild oryx and other desert wildlife in a UNESCO-listed reserve
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Oman fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.