About Masirah Island

Masirah is the largest island in Oman, sitting just off the mainland’s east coast in the Indian Ocean. The island grew in popularity during the 1990s, as more and more people discovered its deserted beaches and fantastic kiteboarding conditions, with monsoon winds blowing steadily at over 20 knots. Snorkelling is another top attraction, with shallow waters filled with coral reef and the largest number of Loggerhead turtle breeding grounds in the world. Although there are a few hotels, camping on Masirah has remained a popular choice amongst visitors due to the ruggedly picturesque coastline and varied terrain comprising steep plateaus, low hills and open, sandy plains. To reach Masirah Island by ferry, all you have to do is take the short crossing from Shannah, a small port town on the east coast of Oman. The ferries dock in Dhuwwah on Masirah’s northwest coast, situated just off the 51 coastal road.

About Oman

Oman nestles in the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. The Omani landscape hasn’t changed much over the last hundred years, which is one of its most appealing features. Unlike the excessively lavish, high-rise buildings found throughout the peninsula, you’ll find sweeping sand dunes, tall mountains, ancient towns and untouched beaches in their stead. The ‘Empty Quarter’, the largest continuous sand desert in the world, is not to be missed, a place totally devoid of noise, offering a truly authentic Arabian experience. The capital, Muscat is a forward-thinking yet traditional city, having recently become a highly sought-after destination thanks to the new opera house, upmarket shopping centres and glorious Grand Mosque, home to the second largest handmade Persian carpet in the world. Oman has many domestic ferry routes connecting the north coast, separated by the United Arab Emirates border, with the capital. There are also regular crossings from the popular windsurfing island of Masirah to the small port town of Shannah on the east coast.