Oman
Oman's Dhofar coast at Mirbat is the Arabian Peninsula's premier pelagic destination: the continental shelf plunges steeply just offshore, putting deep Arabian Sea water within minutes of the harbour. Trips here are the world's most consistent access point for the poorly known, Near Threatened Jouanin's Petrel, alongside Persian and Flesh-footed Shearwaters in numbers reaching the hundreds. The June–September Khareef monsoon brings extraordinary concentrations, including Red-necked Phalarope in the hundreds of thousands, while the calmer post-monsoon window of October–November is prime season for the shearwater and petrel targets.
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All Trips in Oman
Mirbat Arabian Sea Pelagic
Captain Hatem / Mirbat Pelagics Birding Oman
- Mirbat Port, Dhofar, Oman
- Year-round on request; trips depart at approximately 07:30 and last around 3.5 hours; contact Captain Hatem via WhatsApp (+968 9908 8815) to confirm availability and arrange a departure; peak Jouanin's Petrel and overall seabird diversity: October–November; peak raw seabird numbers (Persian Shearwater in hundreds of thousands): June–September (Khareef southwest monsoon)
- OMR 25 per person (approximately £50 / €60 at current exchange rates); confirm current pricing with Captain Hatem via WhatsApp
Mirbat Pelagics Arabian Sea Seabird Trip
Mirbat Pelagics Birding Oman (Captain Hatem)
- Mirbat Port, Dhofar Governorate, Oman
- Year-round on request; October and November are the peak window for Jouanin's Petrel and Persian Shearwater; June–September (Khareef southwest monsoon) produces the highest raw seabird numbers; departure at approximately 07:30, duration approximately 3.5 hours; contact Captain Hatem directly via WhatsApp (+968 9908 8815) to arrange a date
- OMR 25 per person (approximately £50 / €60 at current rates); confirm current pricing directly with Captain Hatem via WhatsApp
Further Reading
Best Places to See Phalaropes on Pelagic Trips
A guide to where to see Red-necked and Grey (Red) Phalaropes on pelagic birding trips worldwide, from the North Sea and North Minch autumn passage to the phalarope superabundance of Oman's Khareef monsoon upwelling.
Read article →Best Places to See Petrels on Pelagic Trips
A guide to where to see gadfly and true petrels on pelagic birding trips worldwide, including Jouanin's Petrel — the defining target of Dhofar coast pelagics out of Mirbat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pelagic birding trips are there in Oman?
Oman has 2 pelagic birding trips listed in the directory.
Where do pelagic trips depart from in Oman?
Pelagic trips in Oman depart from Mirbat Port, Dhofar Governorate, Oman and Mirbat Port, Dhofar, Oman.
Which operators run pelagic trips in Oman?
Captain Hatem / Mirbat Pelagics Birding Oman and Mirbat Pelagics Birding Oman (Captain Hatem) operate pelagic birding trips in Oman.