Brown Dhow, Oman

Excellent diving and guidance

“The fish and rays were wonderful. ”

Dee Ann W, United States United States
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  • Dedicated single cabins on board with no single supplement available
  • Stay in a private en-suite cabin without any extra charges

The Brown Dhow liveaboard offers simple but comfortable accommodation for 6-night itineraries exploring the Musandam Peninsular. Diving in Oman is available year-round, with the chance of seeing whale sharks, leopard sharks, dolphins, mola-mola and large schools of fish. Diving is pristine, with drop-offs, stunning coral gardens and abundant wildlife, there is something for every diver. At the back of the boat is a large dive deck with rinse tanks and gear storage. The swim platform allows for easy access to the water.

Topside, the Brown Dhow liveaboard caters for just 12 guests in 6 en-suite cabins, each featuring AC units, charging ports, night lights and storage space. There is ample room to unwind and relax, including galley space inside and out plus a full-length sun lounging area on the top deck. The onboard chefs prepare fresh dishes of substantial breakfasts and delicious lunches and evening meals.

The friendly and attentive crew will ensure your dive liveaboard in Oman is perfect. Book your Oman dive liveaboard today aboard the Brown Dhow.

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Included: VAT, National Park Fees, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Fishing, Kayaks, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Optional Extras: Airport Transfer (70-90 USD), Extra Dives (20 USD per activity), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.

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Boat features

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Sun Deck
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Outside Showers
  • Kayaks On-Board
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Leisure Deck
  • Available for Charter
  • Fishing

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Buffet style
  • Snacks All Day
  • Vegan Options
  • Free Soft Drinks
  • Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.


Diving

  • DIN Adaptors
  • Tech diving
  • Rebreather Support
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • Free Nitrox

The crew speaks English, Dutch, and Russian.


Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.


Drawings & Vessel Layouts

#deckplan floorplan

Boat Specifications

  • Year built 2005
  • Year renovated yearly maintenance
  • Length 23.56 meters
  • Deck area 18 meters
  • Top speed 8 knots
  • Cruising speed 8 knots
  • Engines Yanmar 460 Hp
  • Max guests 12
  • Number of cabins 6
  • Number of bathrooms 6
  • Water capacity 2
  • Fuel capacity 2
  • Freshwater maker 1

Boat Navigation and Safety

  • Radar
  • GPS
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Fishfinder
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Bilge pump alarm

Brown Dhow Reviews

  • 8.8 Fabulous
  1. Vessel
    7.5
  2. Crew
    8.8
  3. Food
    9.3
  4. Diving
    9.5
  5. Value
    9.0
  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Dee Ann W
  • United States United States
Good diving on a basic boat

The fish and rays were wonderful.

Recommended for
The itinerary allowed for over 20 dives. The dive master was knowledgeable. The food was good and plentiful.
  • 8.0 Very good
  • Michael K
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom
Boat needs updating

Mostly the landscape and seeing a large sea horse which was amazing

Recommended for
The food staff and dive guide
  • 8.4 Very good
  • Algimantas V
  • Lithuania Lithuania
This trip correponds to the money spent

Interesting and remote places

Recommended for
Diving Guides experience
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Lucia C
  • Italy Italy
Amazing dives and crew

Amazing food, amazing dives - turtle at almost each and every dive, crew was amazing!!

Recommended for
Crew, dives, food
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • David O
  • Belgium Belgium
Great peaceful week on the water

I had a great week on the Brown Dhow (well, technically it was the Blue Dhow in the end). Awesome crew, stunning views of the landscape from the boat, and first-rate diving in a part of the world where fishing only appears to be small-scale... I have seen things underwater that I haven't seen anywhere else yet! Warmly recommended!

Recommended for
The crew, the abundance of life on the reefs and the landscep views from the dhow
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Marcin N
  • Poland Poland
Great experience in Oman

Great food, excellent service, perfect weather. Best night dives in my life! Remote trip with no other dive boats around. The only problem was visibility in the water.

Recommended for
Night dives, service, weather conditions
  • 8.0 Very good
  • Giovanni M
  • Italy Italy
Reach underwater world in Musandam

Crociera molto sportiva (3 immersioni al giorno - alle 7, 11 e 15 più l'eventuale notturna alle 19). Paesaggio ricco di scogliere - deserto roccioso - a picco sul mare, fondali ricchi di flora e tantissimi pesci. Ottimo e abbondantissimo cibo, servizio impeccabile. Cabine piuttosto sacrificate e scomode (unica nota negativa).

Recommended for
Immersioni subacquee; Cibo; Ser5vizio
  • 8.0 Very good
  • Rafael J
  • Spain Spain
Beauté tranquille

Les plongées.

Recommended for
L'équipage et le divemaster.