The 15 Best Dhow Cruises in Oman

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.Fjords of Musandam Dhow Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 6 hours · from $48

Spend six hours aboard a carpeted Omani dhow cruising Musandam’s fjords from Khasab. Watch for dolphins, visit Telegraph and Seebi islands, swim in clear water, and enjoy a buffet with fruit, cold drinks, tea, and coffee. Pickup is available at Khasab port or airport, with English, Arabic, and Hindi support.

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11.Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

Spend six hours aboard a shared dhow in Musandam’s fjords, with dolphin watching, two snorkeling stops, buffet lunch, fruit, drinks, and gear included. Guides such as Sohel and Anoor are attentive and informative. Khasab pickup is free, while UAE transfers and border charges cost extra.

“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!”

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12.Omani Traditional Dhow Sunset Cruise

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

You’ll spend two hours on a dhow-style boat off Muscat, passing Al Bustan Palace, the Corniche, and Al Alam Palace as the sun sets. An English- or Arabic-speaking guide accompanies the cruise, with hotel pickup, coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, and snacks included. Expect a motor vessel rather than a working sailboat.

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13.Full Day Dhow Cruise to Khor Sham with lunch & Snorkeling (Shore excursions)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $50

Set out from Khasab at 9:30 am on a traditional Omani dhow for about six hours in Khor Sham fjord. Expect mountain views, remote beaches, possible dolphin sightings, snorkeling at Telegraph and Seebi Islands, lunch, fruit, drinks, tea, coffee, gear, and life jackets. The boat carries up to 20 people.

“Hervorragender Service, sehr gute Bewirtung mit guter Getränkeauswahl (Saft, Wasser, sämtliche Softdrinks), leckeren Snacks und tollem Mittagessen. Besonders lecker war der Hummus. Die Crew war sehr nett uns zuvorkommend und habRead more”

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14.Khasab Full Day Dhow Cruise With Enjoying Snorkeling, Lunch & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $44

Spend about six hours aboard a traditional dhow in Khasab’s fjords. You’ll pass fishing villages, watch for humpback dolphins, swim and snorkel near Telegraph Island, and enjoy lunch, fruit, drinks, Arabic coffee, towels, and equipment. The boat holds up to 25 people and returns to the meeting point.

“Peaceful boat ride, wonderful guides, gorgeous views, fabulous food, and lots of dolphins. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $70

Spend about two hours aboard a traditional dhow from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha, watching Muscat’s coast turn gold at sunset. You’ll pass Al Bustan Palace, Mirani and Al Jalali forts, and Al Alam Palace. Pickup is offered, and the crew serves Omani coffee, dates, water, soft drinks, and light refreshments.

“This was a great tour and good crew. Had a great experience. Unlimited soft drinks and water as well as dates and coffee were served”

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