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Liveaboard · Oman

Oman Explorer, Oman

Built in Egypt the Saman Explorer has been completely refurbished. This steel hulled ship can comfortably accommodate 22 guests and offers a salon with air conditioning, a sun deck for relaxing, and a spacious dive platform.

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5★ on Google — 190+ reviews Personally checked by our dive team ATOL & TTA — 100% protected
The boat

Oman Explorer, in detail

Overview of Saman Explorer

Built in Egypt the Saman Explorer has been completely refurbished. This steel hulled ship can comfortably accommodate 22 guests and offers a salon with air conditioning, a sun deck for relaxing, and a spacious dive platform. Her crew are experienced professionals who are assisted by local guides from Oman and European dive directors. This liveaboard experience is perfect for those in search of exploring uncharted reefs and for the diver who has seen it all!

Accommodation aboard Saman Explorer

The Saman Explorer has 10 double cabins and 1 master cabin. All cabins are equipped with a silent air-conditioning system, reading lamps and charging stations. Each cabin has its own bathroom with a shower cubicle with rainforest shower head. The cabins have 2 single beds.

The master cabin is 20sqm and is located on the main deck. It features a large double bed, window with a great view of the sea as well as desk and mini bar.

Drink & Dine

All meals are provided onboard as well as coffee, tea and water. Alcohol is not provided on board.
 
The last night of the trip will be spent in Marriott Beach Hotel Mirbat, half-board in the luxury hotel is also included.

Technical Specification

Built: 2004, recent refurbishment
Length: 34m
Breadth: 9m
Engines: 2 x 720 HP Daewoo each
Generators: 3 generators, 220 V
 
Max of guests: 22
Number of cabins: 11
Number of crew: 9
 
Safety equipment: 2x25 person life rafts, First aid kits, Oxygen, Life jackets

Diving Facilities

Diving facilities include 3-4 dives daily and some night dives. Diving is done directly off the dive deck or from a RIB. Nitrox is available at an extra-charge and equipment rental is also available. 

Google ★★★★★ 5/5

Is Oman Explorer right for you?

Every trip is 100% financially protected — ATOL licence and trust account. We can add flights, hotels and tours around your liveaboard as one tailor-made booking. Speak to a Oman diving expert.

Or call +44 1273 921 001 — Mon–Fri 9am–6pm
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As a fully bonded tour operator with an ATOL licence and trust account, your trip is totally financially protected. We can also include flights, hotels and tours with your liveaboard booking — speak to a Oman diving holiday expert on +44 1273 921 001 to build a tailor-made tour around it.

29 Aug, 2026 7 nights
Best of Daymaniat - Fahal and Bandar Khayran Sifah to Sifah · 29 Aug, 2026 – 05 Sep, 2026 See full itinerary →
Only 2 left
£1,325 per person
📷 Twin
LOWER DECK · 6 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

£1,325 per person
Only 2 left
Included
  • All diving — tanks, weights & air
  • 100% financial protection via our Travel Trust Association membership
  • ATOL holiday protection when we include a flight with your holiday
Not included
  • Dive permit: 4 OMR per diving day, 12 OMR at Daymaniat Islands — payable locally EUR 115
  • Port fees & fuel surcharge: 130€ for 7 nights / 150€ for longer trips — payable locally EUR 150
  • Port fees & fuel surcharge — payable locally EUR 150
  • International flights — we can add these to your trip
  • Hotel stays before or after your trip — we have exceptional prices at the best hotels in the region if you want to extend your trip
29 Aug, 2026 7 nights
Best of Daymaniat Sifah to Sifah · 29 Aug, 2026 – 05 Sep, 2026 See full itinerary →
22 spaces
£1,325 per person
📷 Twin
LOWER DECK · 6 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

£1,325 per person · single occupancy £2,385
12 spaces
📷 Twin
UPPER DECK · 4 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

£1,410 per person · single occupancy £2,538
8 spaces
📷 Master
MAIN DECK · 1 cabin · max 2 pp

Master

£1,538 per person · single occupancy £2,769
Only 2 left
Included
  • All diving — tanks, weights & air
  • 100% financial protection via our Travel Trust Association membership
  • ATOL holiday protection when we include a flight with your holiday
Not included
  • Port fees & fuel surcharge for 7 nights — payable locally EUR 150
  • Dive permit Hallaniyatt: 4 OMR per diving day — payable locally EUR 115
  • International flights — we can add these to your trip
  • Hotel stays before or after your trip — we have exceptional prices at the best hotels in the region if you want to extend your trip
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