Islands & Coast · Musandam
Great Quoin Island
جزيرة السلامة
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed Half a day — the boat timetable decides Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–May Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — the crossing can be rough Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 55 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Boat trips depend on sea state; operators cancel in rough conditions. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and respect marine-reserve rules.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 5 h 57 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 476 km
- 22 mfrom Khasab · 17 km
- 3 h 25 mfrom Al Buraimi · 284 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Boat trips depend on sea state; operators pause in rough summer seas.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
island in Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q7272842
About & Sources Great Quoin Island
Great Quoin Island is a island or stretch of coast in Musandam, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "island in Oman". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–May. Nearby: Ennerdale Rock, Jazirat Masandam and Kuzmar Park.
At a glance
- Islands & Coast · Musandam
- island in Oman
- Season: October–May (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Great Quoin Island?
Typically October–May for islands & coast. Boat trips depend on sea state; operators pause in rough summer seas.
How long do I need at Great Quoin Island?
Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Great Quoin Island?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Great Quoin Island?
About 55 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Great Quoin Island?
In Musandam (OM-MU), Oman, at 26.5045, 56.5117 — near Ennerdale Rock, Jazirat Masandam and Kuzmar Park.
Who can take you there
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Nearby places
More in Musandam →
Musandam Peninsula
peninsula in Oman and in the United Arab Emirates
Jazirat Masandam
island in Oman
Jazirat Umm al Ghanam
human settlement in Oman
Jabal Nahar
mountain in Oman
Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.