Oman · DHOW CRUISES
A dhow is a wooden boat with cushions and no hurry, and it is the right way to see both the Mutrah corniche and the Musandam inlets. The 15 below split into sunset runs and full days with lunch, priced and timed.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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 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”
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.”
Cruise Musandam’s fjords from Khasab aboard a dhow, with dolphin watching, snorkeling, island stops, buffet lunch, and mountain views.
Cruise Musandam’s fjords, watch dolphins, snorkel at Telegraph and Seebi islands, and enjoy lunch with free Khasab pickup for $53.
“Super tolle Tour von einem tollen Team. Immer wieder kleinere Stops zwischendurch, immer wieder Snacks und Getränke bekommen welche inklusive waren. Das Mittagessen hat ebenfalls geschmeckt. Sehr zu empfehlen!”
Review of Muscat’s $70 Omani dhow sunset cruise, with coastal views, palace photo stops, refreshments, practical tips, and honest value advice.
Review of Khasab’s $50 dhow cruise to Khor Sham, with dolphin watching, snorkeling, lunch, islands, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Très sympa Très attentionnés Problème de communication si pas anglophones ...”
Review of Khasab’s 6-hour dhow cruise, with dolphin watching, fjord views, snorkeling, lunch, village stops, price, and practical tips.
“It was a great tour. We saw a lot of dolphins and the boat was big and comfortable. The guides on the boat were very friendly and helpful. The boat even had a restroom. The food they served was really good. We felt very comfortable as two young female travellers and would definitely recommend the tour to anyone.”
Cruise Muscat’s coast at sunset on a traditional dhow, passing forts, palaces, and Al Bustan Palace with coffee, dates, and pickup.
“We booked this without really being sure what to expect. The port is a bit of a way out from Muscat, and around the headland from Matrah. The boat is a beautiful old Dhow, and it really feels like a different pace of life compared to the city. Read more”
Pick a wadi, a fort or a stretch of coast.
