Tourist Attraction
Octopus Rock
3-5 hours Musandam Adults only
Curated with Muscat ShapersThe Muscat hub of the Global Shapers Community, a World Economic Forum youth initiative. They helped gather Oman's regions, attractions and trails.Octopus Rock is a top attraction in Khasab, Musandam, Oman.
- Duration
- 3-5 hours
About
Octopus Rock is an isolated stack about 50 m tall rising from the seabed around 3 km offshore north of Lima in Musandam, Oman, dropping to a rock-and-sand floor with current-swept ridges and gullies, and is a premier drift dive. Divers drift dive among reef sharks and pelagics on strong currents.
Location
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Frequently asked questions
A visit to Octopus Rock takes about 3-5 hours.