Oman · DOLPHIN WATCHING
The spinner dolphin pods off Muscat and Khasab turn up most mornings and the boats go early for a reason. These 15 compare price, boat, and whether snorkelling is bolted on the end.
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.”
Watch dolphins, snorkel with turtles and colorful fish, and cruise Muscat’s coast on a well-priced three-hour sea excursion.
“We came to Oman as part of a cruise and the guide was waiting for us just in front of the gate, took us to the harbour and we went with a little boat to see dolphins and to snorkel. We saw many fish, squid and turtles and some other people from the boat allegedly saw a small shark too. We had snacks and drinks available and mr captain was taking very good care of us”
Review of Muscat’s Dimaniyat Islands snorkeling and dolphin tour, with turtles, coral reefs, whale sharks, snacks, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We loved this trip! The water was so beautiful. It was our first time snorkeling and Fahad was super helpful, pointing out animals in the water. We didn’t see any dolphins unfortunately, but saw lots of turtles, colorful fish, and even a stingray and a small shark. We would love to come back!”
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!”
Review of Muscat’s 4-hour dolphin watching and snorkeling tour, with turtles, clear water, hotel pickup, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“It was absalutely amazing . We were lucky to see the Dolphins . It took us about 45-50 min to get into the sea and search for them . I thought we will not find them , but we did it and it was an absolutely fantastic feeling 🥰🥰 For those one who have seasick it is not really recommended to take the tour on a windy days , cause it is very waiving, on the way back is was raining and we got high waivs . It was a bit scary. But it does not happen often in Oman , so no worries 😂 by the way , you…”
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.”
Cruise Musandam’s Khor Sham by dhow, spot wild dolphins, snorkel twice, and enjoy a generous onboard lunch for $65.
“we have spent a very good moment with our guest on the boat and visiting the fjords. the food was very good and we even had fresh callamary fished by our sailor during à stop for snorkling i warmly recommand the crew and company”
Cruise Musandam’s Khor Sham Fjord from the UAE, with dolphins, snorkeling, buffet lunch, hotel transfers, and practical border tips.
“Very nice experience in a beautiful location. We were treated extremely well by the crew.”
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.”
See dolphins, coastal views, and marine life on a two-hour Muscat boat tour with drinks, shade, and a private skipper.
“Excellent boat captain. Made it fun but also safe. He could spot the dolphins before other boats and could answer questions. Really good tour.”
Watch dolphins off Muscat, then snorkel among fish and turtles on this three-hour boat trip from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha.
“Very impressive trip. Friendly staffs and nice atmosphere. We had seen lots of dolphins, some turtles and plenty fish. My son really enjoyed snorkelling.”
Review of Muscat’s dolphin watching and snorkeling tour, with boat details, itinerary, value, practical tips, FAQs, and booking advice.
“Comfortable boat (with toilet), ample shade, excellent driver. Dolphins were beautiful to watch. Taxi to and from the hotel was not included in the cost of the excursion but they did organise it.”
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, 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 2-hour dolphin cruise, including sightings, boat comfort, price, meeting point, group size, weather rules, and booking advice.
“Great experience overall! The guide was able to show us the best coast line for great pictures, and we were able to see a group of dolphins close to the boat.”
Pick a wadi, a fort or a stretch of coast.
