Green turtles
The most reliable sighting on our trips. Often feeding on the shallow reef.
Year round
Marine life
Who you will actually meet
No promises about animals nobody can guarantee. This is what turns up, and when.
Whale sharks
The annual whale shark season. We stop to snorkel when we find them.
July – November
Reef sharks
Fahal is known locally as Shark Island.
Year round
Rays
Eagle rays and stingrays over sand and reef edges.
Year roundWhen to come for what
| Species | Best time | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Green turtles | Year round | Daymaniyat, Bandar Khayran |
| Whale sharks | July – November | On the Daymaniyat crossing |
| Reef sharks | Year round | Fahal Island |
| Rays | Year round | All sites, over sand |
Visibility peaks in April–May and September–November. Water sits around 32°C on the surface in summer and about 26°C in winter.
Ready when you are
They are out there this morning.
Turtles are close to guaranteed. Whale sharks are the season's gift, not a promise.