The 15 Best Boat Trips in Oman

Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling - Pickup in Khasab and the Short Ride to the Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 507 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $37Our pick

Join Dhow Khasab Tours for a 210-minute cruise through Musandam’s fjords. Guides such as Sohel, Opu, and Syed lead dolphin watching, swimming, and snorkeling stops, while the crew provides masks, water, fruit, coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

“The boat tour was absolutely wonderful! The crew put so much heart into everything, and Mr. Sohel in particular was incredibly professional, polite, and truly attentive. We were constantly offered soft drinks and coffee, given fresh towels after swimming, and even treated to a freshwater rinse. They even provide masks and snorkels at no extra cost. The entire crew worked together to make this experience unique and unforgettable. If we return, we will definitely choose them again!”

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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 dolphin trip from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha. Guides including Sufyan, Sabbir, and Sabir help you find Risso’s, bottlenose, spinner, and long-beaked common dolphins. Expect coastal views, a modern boat, water, juices, and the chance of turtles or snorkeling.

“We had the most wonderful time on our dolphin-watching boat tour! Sabir, our captain and guide, was absolutely kind, knowledgeable and attentive throughout the entire trip. His passion for the ocean and wildlife made the experience even more special. Not only did we get to see dolphins up close, but we were also lucky enough to spot turtles, a crab, and even a stingray! It truly felt like a magical glimpse into the underwater world. The whole experience was peaceful, exciting, and unforgettable. If you’re considering booking, don’t hesitate!”

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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

Join Sidab Sea Tours for a two-hour sunset cruise from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha. You’ll sail past Al Bustan Palace, Muscat’s Portuguese forts, and Al Alam Palace while enjoying Omani coffee, dates, soft drinks, and light snacks. Hotel pickup is available, with driver Aldo praised for his friendly service.

“Good activity. But a little bit costly for a normal boat ride.”

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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

Join Dolphin Khasab Tours for a 210-minute dhow cruise through Musandam’s fjords. Look for humpback and bottle-nose dolphins, pass fishing villages, swim at Telegraph Island, and enjoy fruit, cold drinks, tea, coffee, towels, and life vests.

“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

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 wooden dhow in Khor Sham, stopping near Telegraph Island and Seebi Island to swim and snorkel. The crew provides equipment, towels, lunch, fruit, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and pickup options from Khasab hotels, the airport, or cruise terminal.

“Super vriendelijke crew en zeer goed georganiseerd. De fjorden en de dolfijnen waren prachtig om te zien.”

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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

Set sail from Khasab on a traditional dhow for six hours around Khor Sham. You’ll watch for dolphins, stop to swim and snorkel near two islets, and enjoy lunch, drinks, towels, and hotel transfers. Guides may speak French or German, depending on the day.

“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

7.Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Join host Jithu or another English, Hindi, or Arabic-speaking guide for a four-hour dhow cruise through Khor Sham. Expect fjord views, wild dolphins, a swim and snorkel stop at Telegraph Island, fruit, dates, soft drinks, and pickup in Khasab.

“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

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. You’ll cruise past steep fjord walls, look for dolphins, stop near Telegraph Island to swim or snorkel, and enjoy fruit, drinks, tea, coffee, towels, and shaded seating. Snorkeling equipment costs extra.

“Fantastic location, with great snorkelling and the opportunity to view dolphins in their natural habitat. The boat had a rustic charm all of its own, and the crew supplied a variety of drinks and fresh fruit whilst on the excursion.”

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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, a professional guide takes you through Muscat in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Mutrah Souq, then stop for photos at the Royal Opera House, Al-Alam Palace, and Portuguese forts. Guides may include Mutasem or Riz, and bottled water is provided.

“O Tour em si foi agradável é facil estabelecer o contacto direto com a empresa, contudo o Viator promoveu serviços incluídos (como bilhetes de admissão) que afinal não estavam incluídos, não tendo compensado o valor pago pelo Tour.”

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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

Travel from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ras Al Khaimah to Khasab for a full-day dhow cruise through Musandam’s steep fjords. Swim and snorkel near Telegraph Island, watch for dolphins, and enjoy an Oriental buffet with unlimited soft drinks and fruit. Driver Lal, guide Mosin, and Captain Younis may assist.

“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

11.From Dubai to Norway of Arabia|Telegraph Island| Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 12h 30m · from $155

Leave Dubai at 6 AM for Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Guide Nandhan handles the road and border crossing, while Captain Ismael’s crew serves lunch, drinks, and fruit aboard a traditional dhow. Swim, snorkel, kayak, visit two islands, and watch for dolphins among dramatic fjords.

“The trip was amazing : the landscapes were stunning, the crew was really kind and professional (they proposed us a lot of activities), we appreciated that the trip was respectul to the dolphins, the food was good, the driver who was really nice. It was very well organized 👏🙏 Alex & Claudia”

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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 Ahmed, Mohammed, or another Alrabdan Sea Tours guide at Al-Seeb Marina at 8:20 AM. Ride to the Dimaniyat Islands, snorkel at Turtle City and Black Tip, and enjoy coral, reef fish, turtles, snacks, juice, and water. Turtle sightings are guaranteed, but other wildlife is not.

“I really recomend this activity!! I liked even the fast boat!! We went into two different islands and We swam between lots of turtles! They took pics and videos of us. So we just had to relax. Everything went very essy. They created a good atmosohere.”

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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

Spend about six hours aboard a traditional, carpeted Omani dhow in Musandam. You will pass fishing villages, watch for dolphins, stop twice to swim and snorkel, and eat a semi-buffet Omani lunch. Cruise-port pickup is available, with guides such as Mohammad and Sumar praised for friendly 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

14.Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $60

Set out from Marina Bandar al Rowdha for a two-hour dolphin-watching trip along Muscat’s coast. Your licensed captain and guide share local marine knowledge while you watch for pods near Arch Rock and Bustan Palace. Hotel pickup, snacks, soft drinks, water, and life jackets are included.

“The provider was very flexible regarding a pickup outside of the usual pickup zone. Nice tour, very friendly guide and driver and a great memory of watching large groups of dolphins.”

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Khasab Musandam Full day dhow cruise

15.Khasab Musandam Full day dhow cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $50

Set out from Khasab at 9:30 am on a traditional Omani dhow for about six hours among Musandam’s fjords. You’ll visit Khor Shem, Qanaha, Maqlab, Telegraph Island, and Seebi Island, with swimming, possible dolphin sightings, buffet lunch, drinks, towels, and life jackets included.

“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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