The 9 Best Sunset Cruises in Oman

1.Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise

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

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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2.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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4.Evening Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour – Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $93

Set out from Muscat at 4pm aboard a traditional dhow for about two hours of coastal views. You’ll pass the Corniche, port, Al Bustan Palace Hotel, Al Alam Palace, and its Portuguese forts while enjoying water, soft drinks, coffee, and dates. Pickup, a small group, and mobile tickets are included, but confirm the dhow is operating before booking.

“Beautiful costal views, not a sail boat, sunset late October docked boats in view. Still excellent costal veiws”

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5.Coastal & Sunset Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $39Best value

You’ll cruise the Gulf of Oman for one hour as the sun drops behind Muscat’s coast, with water, juice, fruit, life jackets, and trained boat crew provided. Transport is included within Muscat’s city limits. Meet at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha, Office 10, with English, Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu support.

“The organizer decided to go ahead with this cruise despite very bad weather conditions, strong winds, and large waves. The barge rocked in all directions; it wasn't pleasant at all. At one point, I felt like throwing up. I got a lump in my head too. I was nauseous and dizzy all evening after the trip. How can they organize a cruise in such conditions? It's simply outrageous! If I had known these conditions existed, I would never have boarded the ship.”

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6.Sunset Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

Set out from Marina Bandar Rawdha on a traditional Omani dhow for two hours along Muscat’s coast. You’ll pass fishing villages, the Sultan Palace, Al Bustan Palace, Qantab, and Bandar Jissah, with kahwa and dates served onboard. Hotel pickup is included in most Muscat areas, though Al Seeb pickup costs extra.

“Very organized logistics, smooth pickup and return by Mr Said from the hotel, friendly professional and attentive Dhow crew even in the windy sea conditions. If there's a mini Majlis on the dhow for dinner, that would make an already great service to top notch. Price also fairly reasonable per person.”

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7.Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Sail from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha aboard a traditional Omani dhow for about two hours. You’ll pass Al Bustan Palace, the Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali, and Al Alam Palace before watching the sunset from the deck. Hotel pickup is available, and departure time may change with the sunset.

“Really boring experience couldn’t wait to get off would not recommend to anyone. Not worth the money sadly sat in the dark on the way back for half of it, dragged the trip out so slow for two hours. Not much exciting things to even see! Not sure the purpose of the trip in all honesty.”

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8.Omani dhow:Coastal and Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $80

Board a traditional Omani dhow at 4 pm for about two hours on the water, sailing past Qasr Al Alam, Mirani and Jalali forts, Al Bustan Palace, Qantab, Bandar Jissah, and Shangri-La. Hotel, port, and airport transfers are included, along with coffee, dates, water, and a soft drink.

“Beautiful and relaxing sunset cruise. The crew is extremely hospitable; they serve coffee and snacks. The only downside is that they should have a tour guide with a mic pointing out the landmarks and sharing the history. The captain was the oRead more”

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9.Coastal & Sunset Cruise in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

You’ll cruise from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha along Muscat’s coast, passing Al Bustan, Muscat Bay, Qantab, Bandar Jassah, Shangrila, the Royal Palace, and Portuguese forts before sunset. An English-speaking guide leads the two-hour boat trip, though commentary may not cover every sight.

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