Many thanks for your enquiry for the Mussandam trips with Al Mahara!

Our Mighty Mussandam trips that run once a month are amongst the most popular for both new and experienced divers! We are delighted to offer fully kitted out cabins, with air-conditioning, hot running water and delicious food on board! The friendly staff also do all of the tank changes required in between dives to ensure you can relax in between the 6 included dives!

Al Mahara Diving Center - Mussandam diving calendar for 2011

*We may at times, have to switch dhows and dates depending on number of passengers for that particular trip, but wherever possible – we will aim to schedule as above.

Costings (2011 rates)

Diver: Dhs1870                                                                    Non Diver: Dhs1600

(Trip is inclusive of full board meals, twin or triple share cabins depending upon dhow, 6 tank dives with weights, lovely hot water showers that we appreciate and a/c cabins with bathrooms)

Ensuite rooms: Surcharge Dhs70 per night (e.g. for 2 nights, surcharge is Dhs140, subject to availability)

For Children: Children between 5 and 10 years of age will be charged 50% of the adult rate when staying in their parent’s cabin. Children under the age of 5 will be free in their parent’s cabin.

Note: Prices may change without prior notice, please check before booking to avoid any misunderstandings.

Please note for divers safety we require all divers to have a Surface Marker Buoy. We have these available for purchase or rent if required. Please contact us for details.

Equipment hire: (also applies to daily dives)

(If Required) Full Equipment                                                    (If Required) ad hoc equipment – see below list for items prices

Full equipment: Dhs100/day                                                      BCD: Dhs35 per day

Regulator: Dhs35 per day

Wetsuit: Dhs25 per day

Dive Computer: Dhs75 per day

Additional Prices

Extra dives: Dhs80 per dive

Torches: Dhs50 each for night dive

Surface Marker Buoy: 25dhs per day

PADI Advance Open Water Diver (additional): Dhs1000 – do the course on the dhow and the total price is only 2850 inclusive of all necessary equipment and items as listed above!

Digital Underwater Camera rental: Dhs250 per day (Sea & Sea camera or equivalent)

Enriched Air 32-36% cylinder (for EANx certified divers only): Dhs60 per cylinder

Please note: To send out Speedboat to pick up or drop off guest from Dibba Port to Dhow/Limah Bay Cost will be Dhs800 per trip.

Other Additionals (outwith Al Mahara Charges): is diving permit (Dhs30/day) and alcohol and soft drink beverages (which is collected on the boat by the boat staff).

For booking the Mussandam trips, we require a completed booking form and payment within 14 days of departure so we can secure a space for you. You have the option to pay by credit card (must be physically present to process) or by cash prior to trip departure.

Cancellation policy: Less than 48hours is full payment, less than 72hours-48hours is 50% payment because we are holding a space that other divers who may also want to book.