Oman · DHOW CRUISES & BOAT TRIPS
A wooden dhow at walking pace is the oldest way to see this coast and still the best. These 15 cruises run the Musandam inlets and the Muscat corniche, priced by half day, full day and sunset, with lunch noted where it is included.
Review of Khasab’s $37 dhow cruise, with dolphin watching, fjord views, swimming, snorkeling, refreshments, and practical tips.
“Opu was an amazing guide, knowledgeable of the local area. Plenty of refreshments etc. had an amazing time”
See dolphins, turtles, and Muscat’s coast on a two-hour Nobles Marine boat tour with guides, drinks, hotel pickup, and flexible booking.
“Great experience from start to finish. We got picked up from the hotel at the agreed time and the boat tour was really wonderful. We got to see lots of doplhins! Once the dolphin watching was over, the boat took us to a couple of sights nearby which was good too. And we got some refreshments, water and juice. Overall, a really great tour that I highly recommend. Perhaps the only negative comment would be that we arrived at the marina late and therefore the tour started late, but this was not due to the organiser but due to people arriving late for the pickup. So make sure you're on…”
Cruise Muscat’s coast aboard a traditional dhow, with Omani coffee, dates, palace views, Portuguese forts, and a sunset at sea.
“We didn't realise it was the same company we had already booked in the morning but we're happy to do a 2nd excursion with them. Easy and comfortable pickup, the organisers (drivers, hosts, captains) were the kindest and most polite people. It made the trip all the more enjoyable. And we had the best spot possible to enjoy the sunset on Muttrah.”
Cruise Musandam’s fjords from Khasab, watch for dolphins, swim at Telegraph Island, and enjoy fruit, tea, and coffee for $37.
“Super, Tour, wenig Leute auf dem Boot. Getränke und Obst frei, frisch und kalt.”
Review of Khasab’s six-hour dhow cruise, with fjord scenery, dolphin watching, snorkeling, Omani lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We do not recommend this company or will use it ever again. We enjoyed very much the beauty of Musandam, however we are disappointed by several points. First, the fact that the boat company knew the boat was going to be busy, they evRead more”
Sail Khasab’s fjords by dhow, watch for dolphins, swim, snorkel, and enjoy lunch with hotel transfers for $56.66.
“Great family experience on the dhow, well worth the drive from Dubai! Totally recommended for families!”
Cruise Khor Sham by dhow from Khasab, spot dolphins, snorkel near Telegraph Island, and enjoy fruit and drinks for $45.
“Very nice tour, our guide Jithu gave us wonderful information about Khasab and the Arabian Norway. We saw dolphins, snorkeled and swam at Telegraph Island. The crew was very attentive and provided us with a wide variety of drinks, fruit, and delicious dates. Thank you very much, the tour is highly recommended.”
Review of the Khasab Musandam half-day dhow cruise, with fjord views, dolphin watching, snorkeling, refreshments, price, and practical tips.
“Sehr gut organisiert, viele hilfreiche Informationen bekommen. Viele Delphine gesehen. Hatten das ganze Boot für uns (zu fünft)”
A practical Muscat cruise excursion review covering the Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq, royal landmarks, costs, timing, dress rules, and value.
“Amazing trip to visit muscat, wonderful city Mutasem was a great guide Amazing culture and people ,,”
Review of Muscat’s Daymaniyat Islands snorkeling cruise, with turtles, colorful fish, snacks, gear, practical tips, price, and booking advice.
“The tour operator was responsive when reached out, timely check in, good guidance from Sara, and very kind and respectful tour guide until daminyat islands”
Cruise Musandam’s fjords by dhow, with snorkeling, dolphins, lunch, transfers, and border fees included for a full-day Oman escape.
“Great trip, swimming in warm clear waters, with colourful fish and saw loads of Dolphins swimming allong with the boat, very friendly captain and tour guide, nothing too much trouble!”
Cruise Musandam’s fjords from Dubai by dhow, with dolphins, Telegraph Island snorkeling, lunch, kayaking, and border transfers included.
“Everything was perfect! The transfer was great with Nandhan, he was taking good care of us. We saw many dolphins, swimming with fishes, great vibes on the boat by the captains by being super friendly, listening good music and they did everything to feel comfortable. The food was delicious, mango juice and water and pepsi to drink all day long. we got towels too. There is a small toilet on the boat. I highly recommend this activity, I’m super satisfied my trip to Oman from Dubai, thank you!”
Snorkel Oman’s Dimaniyat Islands from Al-Seeb, with sea turtles, coral reefs, two sites, snacks, drinks, and helpful guides.
“the team were so kind and welcoming Ahmed was great in guiding me around to see the marine life which was so beautiful. the team were so kind and provided refreshments and the scenery was amazing.thank you ahmed ,Mohammed and steven”
Cruise Musandam’s fjords from Khasab on a carpeted dhow, with dolphin watching, two snorkel stops, lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup.
“This is a relaxing way to spend the day in Musandam. The scenery is absolutely stunning! The captains know how to provide a good wake for the dolphins to play in. The snorkelling is pretty good, except the boats all go to the same place Read more”
Watch dolphins off Muscat, cruise past Arch Rock and Bustan Palace, and enjoy hotel transfers, snacks, drinks, and a local guide.
“It was really comfortable right from pick up to drop off. We saw a lot of dolphins.”
Pick a coast, a canyon or a fort town.
