The 15 Best Dhow Cruises in Muscat

1.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 332 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Our pick

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…”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 198 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Cruise-Tour Excursion Muscat city tour half day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $58Top rated

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 ,,”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Cruises to Daymaniyat & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $108

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.From Al-Seeb: Dimaniyat Islands Boat Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $60

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Omani Traditional Dhow Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

A two-hour Muscat dhow sunset cruise with coastal views, Omani coffee, snacks, hotel pickup, and photo stops at famous landmarks.

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Omani Traditional Dhow Cruise: Sunset and Muscat Coastal View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $70

Cruise Muscat’s coast by traditional dhow at sunset, passing forts, palaces, and Al Bustan Palace with coffee, dates, and hotel pickup.

“A wonderful cruise around the coast of muscat. Captain was great fun allowing passengers to be captains for a 0few minutes. Refreshments were very basic and could have been better”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Cruise Experience in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $75

Review of Muscat’s 3-hour dolphin-watching and snorkeling cruise, with Bander Khairan, wildlife, boat details, price, and practical tips.

“My husband, a couple of friends and I went on Star 2 today and it was absolutely amazing Captain Aziz and Captain Andrew were great; hospitable, kind, friendly and always were always smiling! We started off the day by spotting a whale Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Evening Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour – Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $93

Watch Muscat’s sunset from a traditional dhow, with soft drinks, hotel pickup, and views of forts, palaces, ports, and the Corniche.

“We booked this tour because we really wanted to experience travelling with a dhow. But as soon as transport brought us to the harbour we were told to go on a speed boat. Official reason „due to technical issues“. We would have liked to get iRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Coastal & Sunset Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Review of Muscat’s one-hour sunset boat trip, with Gulf of Oman views, refreshments, transport, safety details, value, and weather advice.

“"Thank you for your 5-star review! We're glad you enjoyed our service and appreciate your feedback. We'll continue to provide excellent service."”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Sunset Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

Cruise Muscat’s coast at sunset aboard a traditional dhow, with palace views, kahwa, dates, hotel pickup, and flexible cancellation.

“Very organized logistics, smooth pickup and return by Mr Said from the hotel, friendly professional and attentive Dhow crew even in the windy sea conditions. If there's a mini Majlis on the dhow for dinner, that would make an already great service to top notch. Price also fairly reasonable per person.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Review of Muscat’s Omani dhow sunset cruise, with palace and fort views, pickup details, sea conditions, value, and practical tips.

“Beautiful scenery. Bring a jacket. Rocking and rolling a bit but lots to see. Highly recommend this trip.”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Omani dhow:Coastal and Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $80

Cruise Muscat’s coast by dhow at sunset, passing forts, palaces, beaches, and cliffs with coffee, dates, and transfers included.

“Beautiful and relaxing sunset cruise. The crew is extremely hospitable; they serve coffee and snacks. The only downside is that they should have a tour guide with a mic pointing out the landmarks and sharing the history. The captain was the oRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Coastal & Sunset Cruise in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Cruise Muscat’s coast at sunset for views of Qantab, royal palaces, forts, and Oman’s natural harbor in two hours.

Check availability →Read our full review