Oman · DHOW CRUISES IN MUSCAT
Good dhow cruises in Muscat fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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.”
Cruise Muscat’s coast for two hours aboard a traditional-style dhow, with English or Arabic guide service, Omani coffee, dates, snacks, and sunset views near the Corniche, Al Bustan Palace, and Al Alam Palace. Hotel pickup, drop-off, drinks, and onboard restroom are included.
Set out from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha for a two-hour sunset cruise on a traditional Omani dhow. You’ll pass Al Bustan Palace, Mirani and Al Jalali forts, and Al Alam Palace, with Omani coffee, dates, light snacks, water, and soft drinks served on board.
“A wonderful cruise around the coast of muscat. Captain was great fun allowing passengers to be captains for a 0few minutes. Refreshments were very basic and could have been better”
Set out from Muscat at 4 pm on a cushion-covered dhow for about two hours along the Corniche. You’ll see the port, Al Bustan Palace Hotel, Al Alam Palace, and its Portuguese forts. Pickup, soft drinks, water, coffee, and dates are included.
“Beautiful costal views, not a sail boat, sunset late October docked boats in view. Still excellent costal veiws”
Spend two hours on a traditional Omani dhow from Marina Bandar Rawdha, passing Sidab, the Sultan Palace, Al Bustan Palace, Qantab, and Bandar Jissah. Hotel pickup in Muscat, bottled water, kahwa, and dates are included. Mr Said has handled smooth transfers for some departures.
“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.”
Cruise Muscat’s coast for about two hours aboard a traditional Omani dhow. You’ll pass Al Bustan Palace, the forts of Mirani and Jalali, and Al Alam Palace before watching the sunset from the deck. Hotel pickup is offered, and departure time may shift with 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.”
Set out from Muscat at 4 pm on a traditional dhow for a sunset cruise past Qasr Al Alam Palace, Mirani and Jalali forts, Al Bustan, Qantab, Bandar Jissah, and Shangri-La. Your booking includes transfers, bottled water, coffee, dates, and a soft drink.
“Typical Arab boat, very beautiful and comfortable. kind crew and the unforgettable ride through the gulf of Oman. worth it”
Pick a gorge, a dune field or a stretch of coast.
