Oman · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Half of what is worth seeing here is easier from the water. The 15 below run from a two-hour sunset cruise to a full day among the fjords, each priced and honest about how much time you get to swim.
Review of Khasab’s 3.5-hour dhow cruise, with dolphins, fjord views, snorkeling, refreshments, pickup, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great trip (special thanks for Obu!), great landscapes, refreshments, dolphins... very good crew! Only thing that could have been better would have been if fins were provided for the snorkeling part of the cruise.”
Review of Muscat’s $28 dolphin watching boat tour, with coastal views, friendly guides, practical tips, wildlife odds, and honest drawbacks.
“We had the most wonderful time on our dolphin-watching boat tour! Sabir, our captain and guide, was absolutely kind, knowledgeable and attentive throughout the entire trip. His passion for the ocean and wildlife made the experience even more special. Not only did we get to see dolphins up close, but we were also lucky enough to spot turtles, a crab, and even a stingray! It truly felt like a magical glimpse into the underwater world. The whole experience was peaceful, exciting, and unforgettable. If you’re considering booking, don’t hesitate!”
Cruise Muscat’s coast aboard a traditional dhow, with Omani coffee, dates, forts, palaces, and a sunset over the sea.
“The sunset cruise in Muscat is an absolute must-do. A perfect blend of calm see-wind, stunning coastal views, and that signature Omani sunset that resets your whole mood. The service on board and from a bus driver (to the harbour) was excellent and the atmosphere felt genuinely magical. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Muscat.”
Cruise Musandam’s fjords from Khasab, spot dolphins, swim at Telegraph Island, and enjoy fruit, drinks, tea, and coffee for $37.
“Super, Tour, wenig Leute auf dem Boot. Getränke und Obst frei, frisch und kalt.”
Review of Khasab’s $50 Musandam dhow cruise, with fjord views, dolphin watching, snorkeling, lunch, pickup, and practical booking tips.
“Una giornata speciale attraverso questa meravigliosa esperienza! Una giornata dove abbiamo potuto avvistare i delfini, fare due soste per lo snorkeling e pranzare tutti insieme sul dhow. Gli organizzatori sono preziosi e super disponibili. Il nostRead more”
Review of Khasab’s six-hour dhow cruise, with fjord views, dolphins, snorkeling, lunch, transfers, costs, tips, and booking advice.
“Friendly staff. Fun day on the boat. Lively fish and great to see dolphins up close. I’d highly recommend for anyone wanting to see a little of Oman.”
Review of Khasab’s $45 half-day dhow cruise, with fjord views, dolphins, Telegraph Island snorkeling, drinks, and practical tips.
“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.”
Cruise Musandam’s fjords from Khasab by traditional dhow, with dolphin watching, Telegraph Island snorkeling, refreshments, and free local pickup.
“The trip was extremely well organised all round, with a friendly crew. Nothing was too much trouble … the crew went the extra mile to get the dolphins to race the boat … amazing sight of a pod of 5. Towels, refreshments, snorkels provided. Magnificent scenery, a ‘most do’ when in Musandam.”
See Muscat’s Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq, Al-Alam Palace, and forts on a practical half-day cruise excursion with guide and transport.
“service was provided with passionate spirit from a person who wanted to show best of oman and its citizens in the best possible way.Guide took me and my daughter to sultan qabos mosque and gave us optimal description about its compoRead more”
Review of the Musandam Khasab dhow cruise from Dubai, with fjord views, dolphins, snorkeling, lunch, transfers, and practical border tips.
“best tour in khasab, many avventure and dolphins ride. very special accomodation, food and drink with special guides which loves their job and country. very special momento in musandam”
Review of the Musandam dhow cruise from Dubai, with dolphin watching, Telegraph Island snorkeling, lunch, transfers, and practical border tips.
“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!”
Review of the Dimaniyat Islands snorkeling trip from Al-Seeb, with turtles, coral, snacks, practical tips, price advice, and FAQs.
“Great tour. The tour guides and captain were really friendly and knowledgeable and took us to the most amazing snorkelling spots. Snacks and drinks were provided. Would 100% recommend.”
Review of Khasab’s six-hour dhow cruise, with Musandam fjord views, dolphin watching, snorkeling, lunch, transfers, and practical border tips.
“The company picked me up from my hotel. I was given a map of the route with the names of the different islands. There were lots of dolphins swimming alongside the boat. The captain would whistle for them to come and alert us to get ready Read more”
Review of Muscat’s 2-hour dolphin boat trip, with coastal views, snacks, hotel pickup, local guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The provider was very flexible regarding a pickup outside of the usual pickup zone. Nice tour, very friendly guide and driver and a great memory of watching large groups of dolphins.”
Cruise Musandam’s fjords by traditional dhow, with dolphin sightings, swimming, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and six hours on the sea.
“We loved this tour! Everything was as described, nice crew on board who made everything comfortable for us. We even saw lots of dolphins. Being cruise passengers we felt safe all the time to get back to the ship in time.”
Pick a wadi, a fort or a stretch of coast.
