Khasab. Musandam. Dive the Fjords of Khasab
We all strive to find that perfect dive destination. For most divers, it’s not just about the diving, it’s about the holiday experience too.
All those years ago, when Egypt was a place we thought we were the first to experience, we were pitching Bedouin tents on the shores and waiting for an eternity for our portable compressor to do its magic.
Khasab takes you back to those days. Although more developed, the diving remains unspoiled and pristine. Surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman. Khasab in Musandam has one of the widest bio-diversities of marine life in the world.
Unspoiled diving
The unique deep drops-offs and cool-water upwellings provide an abundance of plankton. This makes this a rich feeding ground for a huge variety of marine life and coral gardens.
Whale sharks, sunfish, tuna, jacks, big eye trevally, turtles, dolphins and eagle rays, right down to some of the most amazing macro delights can be found in Khasab.
If sharks are your thing, you won’t be disappointed. Several types of sharks can be found here too, especially in the currents where they feed.
Khasab caters for any experience level, whether you are a technical diver or newly qualified. The dive sites here are as diverse as the marine life, and there is still much that remains unexplored.
So where is Khasab?
So Spiritual
Khasab lies in the north of Oman, bordering the United Arab Emirates. The small town is the local capital of the Musandam Peninsula and has frequently been dubbed the “Norway of Arabia” because of its extensive fjord-like craggy inlets and desolate mountains.
The mountains entwined with the sea give Khasab a spiritual feel, a place of serenity, a place to make memories.
Freestyle Divers
Freestyle Divers operates the only dive center in Khasab, in partnership with Atana hotels. A diver can choose from either the Atana Khasab hotel or the Atana Musandam hotel which are within a mile of each other. The hotels cater for different diving budgets.
Both offer top class food, bars, quality accommodation and Omani hospitality.
Let us take care of you
Whatever you need help with, we will assist. Whether it is how to get here, diving questions, courses, equipment, gas fills or just some advice, feel free to contact us as we will do our very best to find you a solution.
Read our customer reviews !
Darren and the team were amazing! Extremely professional, attentive, flexible and fun to be with! Unfortunately I couldn't make my original booking so Darren was happy to accommodate me on the next day even offering to pick me up from my pre-arranged dhow cruise. Visibility...More
lorap9174/05/2019
Abigail and her father Arnil are super nice but they are not the owner and I bet they won’t stay for long. I booked based on the opinions left on trip but I did not realize they were from accounts with only one or two...More
Alaoa4/09/2019
We been diving for many years all over the world but when we arrive at the freestyle dive shop we were surprise as they welcome us. From the boat captain to the manager Darren they were all very professional and super organized. The diving was...More
Marco M3/27/2019
I booked our diving way in advance with Discover Musandam, so was surprised, when I emailed again to confirm the number of divers/dives, that it is now Freestyle Divers. No problem, though - Sophie was quick to reply about our booking, and everything was sorted...More
DKtoAD6/09/2019
A group of us decided to take a trip to Khasab from Dubai for the weekend. We booked a day of diving and snorkeling with Freestyle Divers, conveniently located right next door to the hotel we stayed in. We had a fantastic day and are...More
AlikaDobie5/28/2019
Darren and the team were amazing! Extremely professional, attentive, flexible and fun to be with! Unfortunately I couldn't make my original booking so Darren was happy to accommodate me on the next day even offering to pick me up from my pre-arranged dhow cruise. Visibility...More
loraparvanova4/05/2019
We really enjoyed diving with Darren and captain Fouad. My husband is a diving instructor and has a lot of experience, but Darren was very professional. Visibility was unfortunatly not too good at that period (end of april) but the spot was very rich with...More
Dominique B5/26/2019
We highly recommend joining Darren and his team (Fouad, Vicky and Sophie) on a snorkel or dive experience. They were all extremely friendly and also a very professional team of people. Darren educated us pre dive about what to expect and what we should look...More
TessaLyn6/09/2019
As a beginner, Darren was the perfect instructor. He explained everything in a logical manner and was paying exceptional attention to every detail. So much so that I had a flawless first two dives! Subsequently, we went on a low-depth shipwreck dive that was phenomenal....More
rch4563/02/2019