I must admit, I’m not a great fan of so-called “mass tourism” activities, especially when it comes to observing nature. When I was invited to visit these islands, described as the Maldives of Oman—and rightly so—I was a little reluctant.
But once again, I was pleasantly surprised by how well organised and professionally run the excursion was. Omanis place particular importance on their environment and the protection of local wildlife.
On several occasions, I have boarded a boat with a small group at Al Mouj Marina in Muscat to encounter turtles, who are not particularly shy 😊, and even blacktip reef sharks, who prefer to keep their distance from humans. The colour of the water, the beauty of the scenery and the experience itself are simply breathtaking.
Respect is an essential condition of this visit. We touch nothing: we simply admire with our eyes. The photographs speak for themselves, so I’ll leave you to enjoy Mother Nature at her finest.
Photo gallery
Discover the photographs from this excursion.