The semi-submersible vessel Al-Khayran, the brand new tourist attraction of Oman will take visitors on an ‘underwater tour’ of the coral reefs of Bandar Al-Khayran. This information was divulged by Dr. Rajiha bint Abdulameer bin Ali, Her Excellency the Minister of Tourism, Oman. Visitors will sit in air-conditioned comfort two metres below the water line and watch fish, turtles and other sea creatures which inhabit the coral reef, through large viewing ports in the underwater hull. According to a report in www.zawya.com, the semi-submarine will operate four trips per day 9am, 10:30am, 1pm and 2.30pm depending on the weather, sea conditions and underwater visibility.
Unlike conventional submarines, the semi-submersible does not dive but remains on the surface. Despite this, passengers are deep enough below the surface to appreciate passing marine life and to admire the wealth of coral and to take photographs through the large viewing ports. On the way to Bandar Al-Khayran from Marina Bandar Al-Rowdha the passenger boat will pass the villages of Al Bustan, Qantab, Yiti, Bandar Al Jissah, |