What to Bring for Scuba Diving in Muscat: Packing List and Tips

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What to Bring for Scuba Diving in Muscat: Packing List and Tips

Most of your dive gear is provided, so packing is simple. Here is what to bring for a scuba diving day trip from Muscat, plus tips for the day before and after your dive.

By Octopus Oman4 min readUpdated October 2026
Octopus Oman boat ready for a scuba diving trip from Muscat

Good news: on an Octopus Oman scuba diving trip from Muscat, the scuba equipment, life jackets, permit fees and refreshments are all included. You only need to bring a few personal items.

Use this checklist to pack the night before, and read the tips at the end, especially if you are flying soon after your dive.

What Is Provided on the Boat

  • Scuba diving equipment
  • Life jackets
  • Guided dives with general and dive-site briefings
  • Daymaniyat Islands permit fees
  • Sandwiches, water and soft drinks

Your Scuba Diving Packing List

Essentials (recommended by Octopus Oman)

  • Towel
  • Sunblock, ideally a reef-friendly one, since you are diving in a protected reserve
  • Comfortable clothing and swimwear worn under your clothes
  • A change of clothes for the trip home
  • Personal items you need after diving

Useful extras

  • Certification card or e-card if you are a certified diver
  • Sunglasses and a hat for the boat ride
  • A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated in the heat
  • Seasickness tablets if you are prone to motion sickness; ask a pharmacist and take them as directed
  • A waterproof phone pouch or a small dry bag
  • Your own mask if you have one that fits well (optional, since equipment is provided)

Leave at home

  • Jewellery and valuables you do not need
  • Anything you would not want to get wet or salty
Guided scuba dive off Muscat with equipment provided by Octopus Oman
Scuba equipment is provided on every trip.

The Night Before and Morning of Your Dive

  1. Sleep well and avoid alcohol the night before.
  2. Eat a light breakfast before you leave.
  3. Drink water in the morning; the Muscat heat dehydrates you quickly.
  4. Arrive at Seeb Port a little before 8:00 AM to complete the arrangements before the briefing.
  5. Tell our team about any health issues, recent illness or medication before the boat leaves.

After Your Dive: Flying and Rest

If you are flying out of Muscat soon after your trip, plan your dive day carefully. Widely used guidance from Divers Alert Network (DAN) recommends waiting at least 12 hours before flying after a single no-decompression dive, and at least 18 hours after multiple dives or multiple days of diving. Many divers simply leave a full 24 hours.

Tip: schedule your dive near the start of your stay in Oman, not on your last day.

After the dive, rehydrate, rest in the shade and avoid strenuous activity for the rest of the day.

Divers resting on the boat between dives at the Daymaniyat Islands

Ready to Go?

Now that you are packed, choose a shared trip or private scuba diving in Daymaniyat Islands. Both include gear, guided dives, permit fees and refreshments. New to diving? Read our beginner's guide first, and check the best time for scuba diving in Oman. Staying longer? See more tours from Muscat.

Book a shared or private dive boat:

Key takeaways
  • Scuba equipment, life jackets, permit fees and refreshments are provided.
  • Bring a towel, sunblock, comfortable clothes, a change of clothes and personal items.
  • Certified divers should bring their certification card.
  • Wait at least 12 to 18 hours before flying after diving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to bring my own scuba gear?

No. Scuba diving equipment and life jackets are provided on Octopus Oman trips. You can bring your own mask if you prefer.

Is food provided on the dive trip?

Yes. Sandwiches, water and soft drinks are included.

What should I wear to a scuba diving trip?

Wear swimwear under comfortable clothing, and bring a towel and a change of clothes.

How long after diving can I fly?

DAN guidance recommends at least 12 hours after a single no-decompression dive and at least 18 hours after multiple dives or days of diving.

Keep reading

More Scuba Diving Guides for Muscat

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Daily scuba diving trips from Seeb Port with gear, permits and refreshments included.

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