The 15 Best Lunch Experiences in Oman

1.Snorkelling Tour with Tasty Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 403 reviews · from $60Our pick

Meet Arif, John, Papu, or another Pearl Dimaniyat guide at Seeb Marina for a half-day boat trip to two Daymaniyat snorkeling sites. Swim with turtles, rays, reef fish, and possible reef sharks, relax on white-sand beaches, and enjoy fruit, sandwiches, crisps, juices, and soft drinks aboard the 38-foot Shaheen.

“Awesome activity to do in Oman, the guides were fun and supportive, helping even the beginners to snorkel and see turtles and the islands are just gorgeous! You can’t miss it!”

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2.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 376 reviews · from $70

Meet the MolaMola team at Al Mouj Marina, then cruise to Daymaniyat Islands for two guided snorkeling stops. Guides such as Ahmed, Ibrahim, DJ, and Lena help you spot turtles, rays, reef fish, and moray eels. You get equipment, snacks, drinks, a BBQ lunch, toilets, and a broad sundeck, but beach access depends on the season.

“Everything was incredible. The crew so nice and friendly, BBQ was really good and we saw a lot of turtles. I highly recommend them!”

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3.Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 319 reviews · from $130

Travel from Muscat to Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar with an English-speaking guide such as Khalil, Abdullah, Qais, or Mohammed. Visit Nizwa Souq and Fort, walk beside Birkat Al Mouz’s falaj channels, hike through mountain orchards, and enjoy lunch. Expect a long, scenic day with some walking and a $13 fort entry fee.

“The tour guide was amazing explained everything to us and the history of Nizwa also made sure we had water and lunch”

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4.Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 188 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Set sail from Khasab Port on a traditional dhow for a six-hour cruise through Khor Sham. You will pass Nadifi and Qanah, watch for wild dolphins, swim and snorkel at Telegraph Island and Sibi Island, and eat a buffet lunch with fruit, coffee, tea, juice, and soft drinks. Crew members may include Ishmael, Moyath, or Rajak.

“The trip was OK overall. We have used other Khasab dhow cruise providers previously and this one felt a bit disappointing in comparison. - Despite advance communication, nobody met us at the harbor. Chaotic experience running around in the heat with young children, to locate our boat. - We left at 10:45 instead of 10:00 even though the organizers assured us we were departing at 10:00. No communication on delay reason, expected revised departure. It turned out a group of people were late. - We came back at 17:00, not 16:00. I guess to make up for the lost time on departure, but again no communication that this was going…”

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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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6.Musandam Khasab Dolphin Watching Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 173 reviews · 1 day · from $140

You’ll cross from the UAE to Oman for a full-day dhow cruise through Khor Sham, with dolphin watching, two swimming and snorkeling stops, lunch, fruit, drinks, and village views. Captain Havshat has been praised for his warm, careful service. Expect a long shared road transfer, border formalities, and a beautiful day at sea.

“the boat ride was amazing! we loved seeing dolphins! the crew did a wonderful job and were so welcoming. the transportation and border crossings were so smooth.”

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7.Muscat Snorkeling Trip to Daymaniyat Islands with BBQ lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $84

Start at 8:00 am with MolaMola Diving Center at Al Mouj Marina, then cruise to the Daymaniyat Islands for two guided snorkeling sessions. Equipment, safety guidance, drinks, snacks, and a light BBQ lunch are included. Achmed is one of the guides named in guest feedback. Bring towels, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

“We had a wonderful time snorkeling at Daymaniyat Islands. We were very pleased with the service provided by Mola Mola Diving Center. Achmed led our group of snorkelers and he was great!”

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8.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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9.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 102 reviews · 5 hours · from $71

Spend five hours with Nobles Marine Tours exploring Jabal Kabeer, Coral Garden, and Turtle Bay from Al Mouj Marina. You can snorkel with turtles, look for dolphins, kayak, paddleboard, walk the island, and use a GoPro. Captains such as Avesh and Sabbir have earned praise for clear guidance and friendly service.

“Captain S was great! We were in two minds on whether or not to book this trip but I am very glad we did. It’s a gem! The boat ride was smooth and the islands were just stunning! I would highly recommend!”

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10.Group City Tour with Pickup and Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 89 reviews · 270 minutes - 5 hours · from $70

This five-hour Muscat tour covers the Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, Qurum Beach, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Muttrah Souq, fish market, Al Alam Palace, and Portuguese forts. Hotel, airport, or port pickup is included, along with transport, karak tea, and a local meal. Guides such as Alhussain, Juma, and Nisbra are praised for patience and flexibility.

“Our guide, Nisbra is what made the Oman trip for us. He is knowledgeable, patient and even temperament at all times. Nisbra always told us to take our time and when to watch our steps. When we asked, Nisbra would go above and beyond and he is honest when he didnt know. We appreciated that Oman Golden tours offered pick up service for the tour. The most important factor is that our Omani tour was done with an Omani. The experience felt authentic. Oman Golden Tours kept in consistent contact telling us when our ride is arriving and communicated well with us. We were truly happy with the tour, services…”

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11.Wadi Shab & Sinkhole Private Tour & Free Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 8 hours · from $128

Travel from Muscat in a private, air-conditioned car with an English or Arabic-speaking guide. Hike about 40 minutes into Wadi Shab, swim through a cave to its hidden waterfall, eat a local lunch, then visit Bimmah Sinkhole. Guides such as Ali, Juma, Hamam, and Mohammed are praised for their care and flexibility.

“A great day out! My wife and I had a private car which was fantastic! A long walk in the heat up to the pools made a first swim really worth it! Then not having to get into a cramped minibus after a long walk back down was really worth it. Lunch was great in a local Indian cafe was great too. Thanks for a great day out 👍”

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12.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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13.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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14.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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15.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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