Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Sultanate of Oman offers guests a variety of sea sports to maximize its location by the Gulf of Oman. Both novice and experienced divers can benefit from dive excursions, snorkelling trips and PADI courses organized by the resort.
Scuba Diving & Snorkelling
Boat trips depart from the dive centre's own jetty, courses start in the shallow pool and later move to the different dive sites around Bandar Khayran area.
Activities
Introduction Dives
Introduction dives are conducted twice a week for the curious and inexperienced diver.
Snorkelling Trips
Two-hour daily snorkelling trips are conducted every day.
Scuba Diving Trips
One-dive and two-dive trips are available for the experienced diver.
Beginners Courses
Different courses starting twice a week provide PADI worldwide accepted certifications upon completion in only two days (PADI Scuba Diver).
Advanced Courses
Advanced and Specialty courses like Wreck, UW Digital Photo and many more are available weekly and upon demand.
Kids Diving
Kids 8 to 10 years old are invited to explore the ocean in this activity, available upon request.
Marina & Sailing
Marina
The private resort marina, with berthing for up to 80 boats and yachts, is the ideal base from which to explore the Omani coast. The marina, anchored with powerful sea-flex shock absorbers, features 58 full-service berths for yachts up to 25 metres long and a maximum draught of 5 metres.