First Entrance

This dive site, First Entrance, is a channel dive located in Oman, offering divers the unique experience of exploring a diverse underwater landscape. The dive can be undertaken as a drift dive, following the natural currents, or as a two-way dive, requiring more careful navigation and buoyancy control. The depth ranges from a shallow 4 meters inside the fjord to a maximum of 18 meters at the channel entrance. The site is renowned for its varied topography, combining shallow areas with deeper sections, making it suitable for divers of varying experience levels, although careful planning and buoyancy control are essential in navigating currents. Marine life at First Entrance is abundant and diverse. Hard corals provide shelter for numerous crab species, and the site is particularly known for its potential to encounter larger marine animals. Turtles are a common sight, adding to the overall underwater spectacle. The possibility of encountering whale sharks makes this dive site truly unique, offering divers a chance to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. The best time to visit First Entrance is likely during the months of higher water temperatures and improved visibility, making it a superb time for underwater photography and viewing. While visibility is generally good, divers should exercise caution, particularly when navigating stronger currents, and should always check the weather and sea conditions before embarking on the dive. Strong currents are a key characteristic and divers should be comfortable with their buoyancy control and navigation in them.