The 15 Best Dhow Cruises in Oman

1.Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.Fjords of Musandam Dhow Cruise & Buffet Lunch

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

Set out from Khasab with an English, Arabic, or Hindi-speaking host on a six-hour dhow cruise through Musandam’s fjords. Expect mountain views, dolphin watching, stops at Telegraph and Seebi islands, swimming, snorkeling, and a buffet lunch with drinks.

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11.Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

Spend six hours on a shared dhow cruising Musandam’s fjords, with dolphin watching, two snorkeling stops, lunch, fruit, drinks, and attentive English-speaking guides such as Sohel and Anoor. Pickup is free in Khasab and at the cruise terminal, with UAE transfers costing extra.

“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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12.Omani Traditional Dhow Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

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.

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13.Full Day Dhow Cruise to Khor Sham with lunch & Snorkeling (Shore excursions)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $50

Set out from Khasab at 9:30 am on a traditional Omani dhow for a six-hour cruise through Khor Sham. You’ll watch for dolphins, stop at Telegraph and Seebi Islands, swim and snorkel with supplied gear, and enjoy lunch, fruit, tea, coffee, and soft drinks onboard.

“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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14.Khasab Full Day Dhow Cruise With Enjoying Snorkeling, Lunch & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $44

Set out from Khasab at 10:00 am on a traditional dhow for a six-hour cruise through Oman’s fjords. You’ll visit fishing villages and Telegraph Island, watch humpback dolphins, swim and snorkel, and enjoy lunch, fruit, drinks, towels, and Arabic coffee onboard.

“Peaceful boat ride, wonderful guides, gorgeous views, fabulous food, and lots of dolphins. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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15.Omani Traditional Dhow Cruise: Sunset and Muscat Coastal View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $70

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”

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