The Musandam (26deg.N-56deg.E), at the North-eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is overlooking the Straits of Hormuz. It is bordered to the west by the warm green waters of the Arabian Gulf and to the East and South East by the vibrant and plentiful Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean.

Whether coming from Dubai or Muscat, as you pass by land and seascapes that have altered little over countless centuries, you will be following in the wake of seafarers who have plied these waters, trading and fishing, for over 5000 years. Here you can marvel at the stark beauty and breathtaking panoramas of the rugged coastal landscape, from the comfort of a new fleet of purpose built 75ft Liveaboard Dhow's, operated by Al Marsa Charters

For scuba divers, the deep drop offs and cool water upwelling provides an abundance of plankton, making this area a rich feeding ground for a large variety of marine life. Dolphins, Turtles, Reef sharks, Hammerheads, Whale sharks, Minke whales & Sunfish plus all the usual reef fish and corals of the Indian Ocean have been seen. The visibility does not extend as much as in the Red Sea, but the abundance of sea life and the numerous species to be seen will fill your dive-log with wonders.

For birdwatchers, the Musandam is at the edge of the western Palaearctic, where you can see birds from three continents, including Ospreys, Herons, Cormorants & Terns.