Explore: Oman
Facts
- Most yachts visiting Oman are en route for the Red Sea. The route from India, particularly Bombay, passes very close to Raysut. Over the last few years, trade from visiting yachts has declined due to the piracy problems, however, when things improve the new marina facilities in the country deserve a visit.
- Oman now recognises the benefits to be derived from tourism and many new tourist facilities have been developed in the past several years, mostly around the Muscat area and in the country’s interior.
- Yachts are much more welcome now and can stop for a few days at Port Salalah, near the town of Salalah as well as Muscat, where there are good marina facilities.
- The people are very friendly and hospitable, especially as few yachts call here.
Security
The global shipping industry has agreed to declassify the Indian Ocean coastline off Somalia as a “high-risk area” from 1 January, 2023, following years of successful counter-piracy operations. For private yachts wanting to make the Red Sea passage this move will hopefully make it easier to find insurance coverage.
Weather
April to October is very hot and humid – it can reach up to 122°F (50°C) in the shade. November to March is the NE monsoon when the climate is more pleasant, with occasional rains.
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- Ports of Entry: Marina Bander Al Rowdha (Muscat), Mina al Fahal, Port Salalah (Mina Raysut)
- Other Ports: Musandam Peninsula