15 Tours with Lunch in Oman Worth Booking

1.Daymaniyat Island: 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. You’ll have quality gear, life jackets, fruit, sandwiches, crisps, and drinks, plus time on white-sand beaches. Turtles are common, while rays, reef sharks, dolphins, and whale sharks are possible seasonal sightings.

“Aris was fantastic, very professional and hospitable. Aris brought a GoPro along to capture videos for us at no extra charge. We saw turtles, stingrays, butterfly fish and lots of other types of fish! Great tour, thank you!”

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2.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch

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

Meet the multilingual MolaMola team at Al Mouj Marina for a boat trip to the Daymaniyat Islands. Snorkel two sites with guides such as Ibrahim, Ahmed, or Lena, watch for turtles, rays, reef fish, and moray eels, then enjoy lunch, fruit, snacks, and drinks on a catamaran with toilets and a large sundeck.

“Our trip to Daymaniyat islands was really fun! Our tour guides: Ahmed, Ibrahim, and captain DJ were super friendly and helpful. They took us to different spots around the islands to snorkel. I would highly recommend Mola Mola!”

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3.Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Tour with Lunch

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

Travel from Muscat into Oman’s Hajar Mountains with an English, Arabic, or Russian-speaking guide. Visit Nizwa Fort and souq, walk beside the UNESCO-listed falaj irrigation channels at Birkat Al Mouz, and hike through Jebel Akhdar’s terraced orchards. Lunch, water, hotel transfers, and transport are included. An overnight option is available.

“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

Meet your guide at Khasab Port for a six-hour dhow cruise through Khor Sham. You will pass Nadifi, Qanah, and Sham village, stop at Telegraph Island and Sibi Island to swim and snorkel, and look for wild dolphins. Guides such as Ishmael, Moyath, and Rajak are praised for attentive service, generous drinks, and useful help in the water.

“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 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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6.From UAE: Musandam Khasab Dolphin Watching Trip with Lunch

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

Spend a full day crossing from the UAE into Oman for a dhow cruise through Khor Sham. Captain Havshat has been praised for his warm, careful service, while the crew serves fruit, drinks, and a buffet lunch. Expect dolphin watching, two swim stops, snorkeling, and a long shared road transfer.

“It was a peaceful and enjoyable day. The service in the boat was great, drinks, fruit, buffet lunch were all good. Toilet was clean. We’ve seen many times of many dolphins, snorkeling was nice also. Truly recommend this one day trip.”

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7.Muscat Snorkeling Trip to Daymaniyat Islands with BBQ lunch

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

Meet MolaMola Diving Center at Al Mouj Marina for an organized six-hour boat trip to the Daymaniyat Islands. You’ll receive equipment, safety guidance, two snorkeling sessions, a BBQ lunch, drinks, and time to relax on board. Guides such as Achmed help keep the day friendly, clear, and safe.

“We had an awesome experience at the Daymaniyat tour! Our guides were super friendly, helpful, and we throughly got to explore and enjoy the islands and take a dip in the waters and enjoy some snorkelling. We highly recommend this!”

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8.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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9.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling with Picnic Lunch

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

Join Nobles Marine Tours from Al Mouj Marina for a five-hour Daymaniyat Islands trip with turtle snorkeling, coral gardens, island walks, lunch, and free swim stops. Guides such as Sabbir and Avesh have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly service. Kayak and GoPro availability may vary, so confirm both before booking.

“It was perfect trip and I enjoyed every second of it”

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10.Group City Tour with Pickup and Lunch or Dinner

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

Cover Muscat’s main sights in 4.5 to 5 hours with hotel, airport, or port pickup, an English or Arabic-speaking guide, and a local meal. You’ll visit the Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House area, Muttrah Souq, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Al Alam Palace, the old forts, and Fish Market. Guides such as Alhussain, Juma, and Akram are known for patient, flexible service.

“Alhussain provided a knowledgeable commentary about the places we visited and about Oman in general. He is able to talk about a wide range of topics and has a good sense of humour. His vehicle was spotless and he is a safe driver. He gave us a good insight before we entered each of the venues and suggested things to look for. We would have no hesitation in recommending him to other visitors.”

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11.Wadi Shab & Sinkhole Private Tour & Free Lunch

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

This private eight-hour trip from Muscat takes you to Wadi Shab for a rocky 40-minute hike, pool swimming, and a cave passage leading to a waterfall. You then eat a local lunch and visit Bimmah Sinkhole. Guides such as Ali, Hamam, Juma, and Mohamed Al Abri are praised for patient help and cultural insight, though good shoes and swimming confidence matter.

“It was the best, we really enjoyed everything about the trip”

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12.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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13.Fjords of Musandam Dhow Cruise & Buffet Lunch

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

From Khasab, you’ll spend six hours aboard a carpeted Omani dhow cruising Khor Shem, Qanaha, and Maqlab. Expect possible dolphin sightings, swimming and snorkeling at Telegraph and Seebi islands, plus a buffet lunch, fruit, cold drinks, tea, and coffee. Pickup is offered at Khasab port or airport.

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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, snorkeling at Telegraph and Seebi Islands, buffet lunch, fruit, tea, coffee, and water included. Guides such as Sohel and Anoor explain the scenery and keep service attentive. Pickup is free in Khasab and at the cruise terminal.

“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 sail from Khasab at 9:30 am on a traditionally decorated Omani dhow. You’ll cruise Khor Sham’s mountain-lined fjord, watch for dolphins, stop near Telegraph and Seebi islands, swim and snorkel with provided gear, and enjoy lunch, fruit, tea, coffee, and soft drinks aboard.

“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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