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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Oman

49 tours  ·  from $28

Half the country makes more sense from the water. The 15 below range from a two-hour dolphin run to a full day on a dhow in the fjords, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you actually get.

Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling - The first hour on the dhow
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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling

1.Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 507 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $37Our pick

Spend about 210 minutes aboard a decorated Omani dhow in Khasab’s fjords. Guides including Sohel, Opu, and Captain Jash help spot dolphins, provide snorkeling gear, and serve fruit, water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Expect a swimming stop, dramatic cliffs, and a relaxed shared cruise with pickup in Khasab.

“Very nice cruise on a traditional dhow. The fjords are very nice and we saw a few dolphins. The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. They served fruits and drinks.”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour - Two hours on the Arabian Sea
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

2.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 332 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

Set out from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha on a modern two-hour boat tour with Nobles Marine Tours. Guides such as Sufyan and Sabbir know the usual dolphin grounds, and you may also spot turtles or enjoy coastal views. Water, juice, life jackets, and a toilet are included. Hotel pickup is optional.

“We got to see the dolphins, and we also had a great trip along the beautiful coastline. Our captain Sabbir was very friendly, nice and professional.”

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Muscat: Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise - Omani Coffee, Dates, and Light Snacks Onboard
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Muscat: Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise

3.Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise

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

Set sail from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha on a traditional Omani dhow for a two-hour coastal and sunset cruise. You’ll pass Al Bustan Palace, Muscat’s Portuguese forts, and Al Alam Palace while enjoying Omani coffee, dates, soft drinks, and light snacks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are optional.

“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.”

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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching - Passing Nadifi, Qanaha, and Maqlab
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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching

4.Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 189 reviews · 3h 30m · from $37

Join Dolphin Khasab Tours for a 210-minute dhow cruise through Musandam’s fjords. Watch for humpback and bottlenose dolphins, pass fishing villages, and swim at Telegraph Island. Pickup is available at Khasab Airport, the cruise terminal, or the tour office. Fruit, drinks, tea, coffee, towels, and life vests are included, but snorkeling gear is not.

“Super, Tour, wenig Leute auf dem Boot. Getränke und Obst frei, frisch und kalt.”

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Khasab Musandam Full Day dhow cruise with lunch and Snorkeling - Watching for dolphins in Khor Sham
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Khasab Musandam Full Day dhow cruise with lunch and Snorkeling

5.Khasab Musandam Full Day dhow cruise with lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $50Top rated

Spend about six hours cruising Khasab’s fjords on a traditional Omani dhow. You’ll stop near Telegraph Island and Seebi Island for swimming and snorkeling, with equipment, towels, lunch, fruit, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and hotel or cruise-terminal pickup included. Dolphin sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

“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”

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Full-Day Dhow Cruise in Khasab Musandam - Swimming and snorkeling near two islets
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Full-Day Dhow Cruise in Khasab Musandam

6.Full-Day Dhow Cruise in Khasab Musandam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $56

You’ll sail from Khasab into Khor Sham aboard a traditional dhow, with six hours for fjord views, dolphin spotting, swimming, and snorkeling near two islets. The crew supplies lunch, drinks, towels, life jackets, and gear, with hotel pickup in Khasab. Guides may include French or German speakers, and Dhevika handles guest support.

“Bellissima giornata. Tutto perfetto. Accoglienza impeccabile.Massima pulizia. Cibo eccellente. Personale professionale e cordiale.”

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Khasab: Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins - Watching for dolphins in the fjord
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Khasab: Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins

7.Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Join guide Jithu and his crew for a four-hour dhow cruise from Khasab into Khor Sham. You’ll watch for wild dolphins, stop near Telegraph Island for swimming and snorkeling, and receive water, soft drinks, fruit, dates, life jackets, and equipment. Pickup from Khasab and cruise-terminal transfers are available.

“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.”

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Khasab Musandam Half Day Dhow Cruise - The first stretch from Khasab into the fjords
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Khasab Musandam Half Day Dhow Cruise

8.Khasab Musandam Half Day Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $40

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a traditional Omani dhow cruising Khasab’s Musandam Fjords. You’ll pass old coastal villages, watch for dolphins, and stop near Telegraph Island for swimming and snorkeling. Fruit, cold drinks, tea, coffee, towels, and life jackets are included. Pickup is free within Khasab, while snorkeling gear costs extra.

“Fabulous scenery, happy and caring staff and crew! A wonderful and memorable experience! It was a brilliant day on the water, a highlight of my holiday😁”

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Cruise-Tour Excursion Muscat city tour half day - Two hours inside the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
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Cruise-Tour Excursion Muscat city tour half day

9.Cruise-Tour Excursion Muscat city tour half day

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

From As Sultan Qaboos Port, a guide such as Mutasem or Riz takes you around Muscat in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, Mutrah Souq, Al-Alam Palace, and the old Portuguese forts. Plan for 3 to 4 hours, modest dress, and extra fees for mosque and opera house entry.

“Our guide was friendly and tried his best but he spoke too fast, not always distinctly which made him difficult to understand. Nevertheless, we visited all the places as planned and enjoyed the day.”

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Musandam Khasab Full-Day Cruise with Transfers & Lunch - The 6:30 departure and UAE to Oman transfer
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Musandam Khasab Full-Day Cruise with Transfers & Lunch

10.Musandam Khasab Full-Day Cruise with Transfers & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 104 reviews · from $180

Leave your UAE hotel at 6:30 for Khasab, cross into Oman, and board a traditional dhow at 10:00. Cruise Musandam’s steep-sided fjords, watch for dolphins, swim and snorkel near Telegraph Island, and enjoy an Oriental buffet with soft drinks and fruit. English-speaking staff, snorkeling gear, towels, transfers, and border assistance are included.

“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”

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From Dubai to Norway of Arabia|Telegraph Island| Dhow Cruise - The 6 AM road trip and Al Dara border
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From Dubai to Norway of Arabia|Telegraph Island| Dhow Cruise

11.From Dubai to Norway of Arabia|Telegraph Island| Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 12h 30m · from $155

Leave Dubai at 6 AM for Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, then cruise Khor Shimm by traditional dhow. You’ll stop at Telegraph and Seebi islands for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking, with lunch, drinks, towels, and gear included. Driver Nandhan is often praised for smooth border help, while the boat crew handles the day on the water.

“This trip was well organised with a photo of the transportation and the name of driver Nandi prior to pickup day. A fresh choice of morning sandwiches was supplied on pick up. Nandu stoped for comfort breaks and aided going through border control. The Dhow team constantly made sure you had drinks etc. The tour was more breathtaking than expected. it's a long tour but worth it”

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From Al-Seeb: Dimaniyat Islands Boat Trip with Snorkeling - A clear briefing before you enter the water
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From Al-Seeb: Dimaniyat Islands Boat Trip with Snorkeling

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

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

Meet Ahmad, Mohammed, or another Al Rabdan guide at Al-Seeb Port for a four-hour boat trip to the protected Dimaniyat Islands. You’ll snorkel at Turtle City and Black Tip, with turtles promised and chances to see rays, sharks, and whale sharks. Gear, permits, snacks, juice, and water are included.

“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.”

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Khasab Dhow Cruise To Musandam Fjords With Lunch Onboard - A clear start at 9:30, with useful port pickup
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Khasab Dhow Cruise To Musandam Fjords With Lunch Onboard

13.Khasab Dhow Cruise To Musandam Fjords With Lunch Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $50

Spend about six hours aboard a traditional Omani dhow in Musandam, with carpeted seating, tea, coffee, fruit, lunch, dolphin watching, and two swim and snorkel stops. Guides such as Mohammed and Sumar have helped make the day especially welcoming. Pickup is available in Khasab, including the cruise terminal.

“This is a good tour. We are 2 Americans on a cruise in February 2019. When we exited the port the company had a sign with our name. We got on a bus with about 20 other people which drove us about 10 min to the Dhow boats. The boat was average. It had an upstairs and toilet, and comfortable seats. Only about 13-15 people on the boat with us, and it’s fairly large so it was not at all crowded. The guides were great. They kept following dolphins which jumped out of the water every once in a while. We also saw a lot of jellyfish. The guides knew…”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide - Finding dolphins in Muscat’s coastal waters
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide

14.Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $60

Spend two hours at sea from Marina Bandar al Rowdha, watching dolphins in their natural habitat along Muscat’s coast. Your licensed captain and guide explain the marine life, while hotel pickup, snacks, soft drinks, water, and life jackets keep the outing simple. Early departures offer cooler weather and better light.

“It was really comfortable right from pick up to drop off. We saw a lot of dolphins.”

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Khasab Musandam Full day dhow cruise - Starting in Khasab at 9:30 am
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Khasab Musandam Full day dhow cruise

15.Khasab Musandam Full day dhow cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $50

Spend about six hours aboard a cushioned Omani dhow in Musandam, passing Khor Shem, Qanaha, Maqlab, Telegraph Island, and Seebi Island. You can swim and snorkel in clear water, watch for dolphins, and enjoy lunch, fruit, tea, coffee, and cold drinks. Pickup is offered in Khasab, with the trip ending at the meeting point.

“Wir sind im Hafen direkt vom unseren Kreuzfahrtschiff abgeholt worden. Der Fahrer stand pünktlich da, war anhand Zettel mit meinem Namen sehr schnell zu erkennen! Die Fahrt, das Essen am Bord, alles hat super gepasst! Man hat genug Zeit Read more”

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