Three French tourists killed when boat capsizes off Oman coast

Three French tourists were killed when a boat capsized off the coast of Oman, the Omani police said on Tuesday in a post on X.

The boat, carrying 25 people including a group of French tourists, a tour guide and the captain, was 2.5 nautical miles from Sultan Qaboos Port in the Gulf of Oman when it tipped over. In addition to those killed, two tourists sustained minor injuries.

France's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Oman is increasingly attracting attention from international travellers, especially nature lovers drawn to its mountains and coastline.

The country welcomed nearly four million visitors in 2024, with the government aiming to triple that figure by 2040 by focusing on sustainable tourism.