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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Oman

32 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Half of this coastline only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from a sunset hour off the corniche to a full day at the reef, each priced, timed and clear about how much of it you spend swimming.

Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling - Meeting the crew and reaching 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

Set out from Khasab with guides such as Sohel, Opu, or Captain Jash for a 210-minute dhow cruise through Musandam’s steep fjords. You’ll look for dolphins, stop to swim and snorkel with provided gear, and enjoy water, fruit, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Hotel and cruise-terminal pickup is included in Khasab.

“Sohel and Yash did great Job! We saw Dolphins, went diving, all was great!”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour - Two hours on Muscat’s open water
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

2.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

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

Join Nobles Marine Tours for a two-hour cruise from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha. Guides such as Sufyan and Sabbir know the usual dolphin grounds, where you may see spinner, bottlenose, Risso’s, or long-beaked common dolphins. Expect coastline views, possible turtles, a comfortable boat, water, juice, and a chance of getting wet.

“The trip was perfect! we managed to see a few families of dolphins and get a smooth yacht ride. Noble Marine agency organised everything very well and showed care of everyone who was on the boat. highly recommended!”

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Muscat: Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise - Key points to know before you book
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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

Spend two hours aboard a traditional Omani dhow off Muscat, passing Al Bustan Palace, the Portuguese forts of Mirani and Jalali, and Al Alam Palace as daylight fades. English-speaking staff serve Omani coffee, dates, soft drinks, and light snacks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available in Muscat for an added fee in some areas.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. We had a very busy, event-filled day and the cruise was the perfect way to end it. It was so peaceful and beautiful. Highly recommended!!!”

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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching - Setting Out Through the Musandam Fjords
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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

Set out from Khasab by traditionally decorated dhow for a 210-minute cruise through Musandam’s fjords. Watch for humpback and bottlenose dolphins, pass fishing villages, and stop at Telegraph Island for swimming. Pickup is available at Khasab Airport and the cruise terminal. Fruit, drinks, tea, coffee, towels, and life vests are included.

“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 - Telegraph Island and the first swim
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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 aboard a traditional Omani dhow in Khasab’s Khor Sham fjord. You’ll look for dolphins, stop near Telegraph Island and Seebi Island for swimming and snorkeling, and eat lunch onboard. Snorkeling gear, towels, life jackets, fruit, drinks, coffee, and tea are included.

“Voir les dauphins nager à côté du bateau, le snorkling dans une mer bleue turquoise, la bonne ambiance sur le bateau et la gentillesse du personnel.”

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Full-Day Dhow Cruise in Khasab Musandam - Dolphin Watching From the Dhow
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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

Join Musandam Sea Adventure Travel & Tourism at 10:00 am for a six-hour dhow cruise from Khasab to Khor Sham. You’ll sail past rugged fjords, watch for dolphins, swim and snorkel near two islets, and eat lunch aboard. Water, soft drinks, hot drinks, towels, gear, life jackets, and Khasab hotel transfers are included.

“Friendly staff. Fun day on the boat. Lively fish and great to see dolphins up close. I’d highly recommend for anyone wanting to see a little of Oman.”

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Khasab: Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins - Khor Sham’s silent water and steep cliffs
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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 fjord. Look for wild dolphins, swim and snorkel near Telegraph Island, and enjoy water, soft drinks, fruit, and dates onboard. Pickup is available in Khasab, including the cruise terminal.

“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 - From Khasab to the Musandam 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 about three and a half hours aboard a traditional Omani dhow in Musandam. From Khasab, you’ll cruise past steep coastal cliffs and old villages, watch for dolphins, and stop near Telegraph Island for swimming and snorkeling. Fruit, drinks, tea, coffee, towels, and life jackets are included. Snorkeling equipment costs extra.

“Sehr gut organisiert, viele hilfreiche Informationen bekommen. Viele Delphine gesehen. Hatten das ganze Boot für uns (zu fünft)”

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Cruise-Tour Excursion Muscat city tour half day - Royal Opera House Muscat, a short architectural pause
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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, you’ll explore Muscat in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide. The route includes Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, Mutrah Souq, Al-Alam Palace, and views of Mirani and Jalali forts. Guides named Mutasem and Riz have led some departures. Entry fees are extra.

“Amazing trip to visit muscat, wonderful city Mutasem was a great guide Amazing culture and people ,,”

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Musandam Khasab Full-Day Cruise with Transfers & Lunch - The 6:30 pickup and UAE-Oman crossing
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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

Set out from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ras Al Khaimah for a full-day dhow cruise through Musandam’s fjords. Swim and snorkel near Telegraph Island, watch for dolphins, and enjoy an Oriental buffet with soft drinks and fruit. Driver Lal, guide Mosin, and captain Younis have been praised for warm service, though the drive from Dubai takes more than three and a half hours each way.

“Great trip, swimming in warm clear waters, with colourful fish and saw loads of Dolphins swimming allong with the boat, very friendly captain and tour guide, nothing too much trouble!”

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From Dubai to Norway of Arabia|Telegraph Island| Dhow Cruise - The 6 AM pickup from Dubai and the road to Khasab
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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 with guide Nandhan, cross into Oman, then cruise Musandam’s fjords by traditional dhow. You’ll stop at Telegraph Island and Seebi Island for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and lunch, with dolphin watching, towels, equipment, soft drinks, and hotel transport included.

“This tour was the highlight of our trip to Dubai! Everything was perfect. Our guide Nandhan was friendly, informative and fun! Answered all our questions. Prompt pick up and comfortable drive. Once we arrived in Oman to the boat, it was beautifully set up for us. The day was amazing, first seeing 5 dolphins playing and swimming along side the boat. Lots of cute goats (I love goats). We did a rewarding hike up steps to see the two bodies of water of either side. Swimming, snorkeling and kayaking was so also incredible! Everything needed was provided and the food amazing. The captain of the boat and other guy, forget…”

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From Al-Seeb: Dimaniyat Islands Boat Trip with Snorkeling - Why the Dimaniyat Islands make a strong half-day outing
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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 guides including Ahmed, Mohammed, or Captain Haytham at Al-Seeb Port for a fast boat ride to Oman’s protected Dimaniyat Islands. Snorkel at Turtle City and Black Tip, with turtles guaranteed and rays, leopard sharks, and whale sharks possible. Gear, permits, snacks, juice, and water are included.

“ahmed our snorkeling instructor was helpful and very kind ice day at the islands and saw diverse marine life when snorkeling”

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Khasab Dhow Cruise To Musandam Fjords With Lunch Onboard - Settling into the carpeted Omani boat
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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

Set out from Khasab at 10:00 AM on a traditional carpeted dhow for roughly six hours. You’ll pass Seebi and Telegraph Island, watch for wild dolphins, swim and snorkel at two anchorages, and eat a semi-buffet Omani lunch. Pickup is available in Khasab, including the cruise terminal. Guides such as Mohammad and Sumar have been praised for warm, attentive service.

“The views were lovely and the water was clear. We had two opportunities to snorkel. Our lunch was very good: tasty and plentiful. The beverages on board and the fruit were nice additions too. A little commentary from the crew or captain would have enhanced the experience, but they did pass out a paper with a map of the area and some interesting facts. It was a good value and fairly priced.”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide - The first minutes at sea
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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

Join a 2-hour boat trip from Marina Bandar al Rowdha to watch dolphins along Muscat’s coast. You’ll cruise past Arch Rock and Bustan Palace with an English, Arabic, or Hindi-speaking guide, plus hotel pickup, snacks, soft drinks, water, and life jackets. Morning departures help you avoid the heat.

“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 carpeted Omani dhow, sailing through Khor Shem, Qanaha, and Maqlab to Telegraph and Seebi islands. You can swim, snorkel, watch for dolphins, and eat lunch onboard. Pickup is offered in Khasab, though snorkeling gear, visa charges, and expenses are extra.

“We loved this tour! Everything was as described, nice crew on board who made everything comfortable for us. We even saw lots of dolphins. Being cruise passengers we felt safe all the time to get back to the ship in time.”

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