Introduction Oman is a country in the Arabian Peninsula with coastlines on the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. It's known for its beaches, desert landscapes, and ancient architecture. The capital city, Muscat, was once called "the Paris of Arabia" because of its many palaces built during the 18th century by Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. Oman has some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling sites in the world due to its location near several major marine habitats such as coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds that attract thousands of colorful fish species like clownfish (anemonefish), damselfish (rock beauties) or parrotfish (parrotfish). Best Places for Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Oman The Daymaniyat Islands are a great place for snorkeling because they have some of the best corals in all of Oman! The Shark Island (aka Al Fahal Island) offers some amazing views as well as plenty of fish to see while you're there. What to Bring When Scuba Diving and Snorkeli...