9 Snorkeling Trips in Musandam Worth Booking

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.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Khasab Musandam Half Day Dhow Cruise and Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $40

You’ll cruise Khasab’s Musandam Fjords aboard a traditional Omani dhow, passing fishing villages, remote beaches, and Telegraph Island. The three-hour trip includes swimming and snorkeling time, with dolphins often appearing along the route. Pickup is offered, groups can reach 30 people, and the cruise returns to its starting point.

“decent enough cruise for a half day. The views were great and yes, we saw dolphins but we were only in the water for ~30 minutes and there was definitely no snorkeling. Also, the refreshments are LIGHT so definitely bring snacks.”

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9.Full day Dhow: Khasab, Musandam: Dolphins, Snorkeling & Fjords

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $55

Join a 6-hour-30-minute dhow cruise from Khasab with Dolphin Travel and Tourism. Watch for dolphins, swim and snorkel in clear water, kayak, visit Telegraph and Seebi Islands, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and Omani qawa coffee. Ismail and Deepak are noted for warm, attentive service, but confirm language support before booking.

“We were concerned whether we would be fit enough and were delighted by the amazing service and hospitality supplied by Ismail and Deepak who went above and beyond our expectations. We would definitely do again without hesitation or concern”

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