The 15 Lunch Experiences in Oman That Earn Their Price

1.Daymaniyat Island: Snorkelling Tour with Tasty Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 403 reviews · from $60Our pick

Meet guides such as Arif, John, or Muhammad Arif at Seeb Marina for a morning boat trip to Daymaniyat Islands. Snorkel at two sites, look for turtles and rays, relax on white-sand beaches, and enjoy fruit, sandwiches, crisps, and drinks before returning around 1:30pm.

“Awesome activity to do in Oman, the guides were fun and supportive, helping even the beginners to snorkel and see turtles and the islands are just gorgeous! You can’t miss it!”

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2.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch

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

From MolaMola Diving Center in Al Mouj Marina, you’ll cruise to two Daymaniyat Islands snorkel sites with guides such as Ahmed, Ibrahim, and DJ. Expect turtles, reef fish, rays, coral, a BBQ-style lunch, snacks, and time on a catamaran sundeck. Beach access depends on the season.

“Amazing adventure, crew were so helpful Ibrahim guide us well all the trip and lead us to the best places to see marine life and make sure every one is safe while snorkling DJ the our boat driver is very professional and give us great adrenaline rush in the way back with refreshing water splashes”

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3.Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar Tour with Lunch

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

Travel from Muscat to Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar with an English-speaking guide such as Khalil, Abdullah, Qais, or Mohammed. Explore Nizwa Fort and souq, walk beside Birkat Al Mouz’s falaj channels, hike through mountain villages and orchards, and enjoy lunch in the highlands. 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. Watch for wild dolphins, snorkel at Telegraph Island and Sibi Island, and enjoy lunch, fruit, Arabic coffee, tea, and soft drinks on board. Guides may speak English, Hindi, Arabic, or Malayalam.

“We had an amazing day, shout out to the captain and his crew: plenty of drinks, dates and fruit, plus the lunch they prepared for us was delicious, specially the cuttlefish that the capitain fished during our first snorkelling session! great chef and guide, nice chats in a stunning scenery...and we even got to see multiple dolphins on our way back! totally recommended and would do it again. Bonus point: we were there during low season so the boat was almost private for ourselves and not many other boats around!”

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

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

You’ll cross from the UAE to Khasab, Oman, then cruise Khor Sham aboard a traditional dhow with an English or Arabic guide. Expect dolphin watching, two swim and snorkel stops, a buffet lunch, fruit, drinks, and dramatic fjord scenery. Captain Havshat has earned special praise for his friendly care on some departures.

“The day was amazing. The crew was really nice, the boat is spacious and the food is good. We saw dolphins 4 times and many fish and sea urchins while snorkelling.”

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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 at 8:00 am for a six-hour boat trip to Daymaniyat Islands. You’ll receive equipment, safety guidance, two snorkeling sessions, a simple BBQ lunch, and time to relax on board. Achmed may lead your snorkeling group.

“Had a great day snorkeling. The tour was well organised and ran well, with plenty of time in the sea but also some lunch built in (flatbread, homous, falafel, chicken, crisps, juice). We saw some dolphins on our way to the island and lots of turtleRead more”

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8.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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9.Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling with Picnic Lunch

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

From Al Mouj Marina, cruise by shaded speedboat to Jabal Kabeer, Coral Garden, and Turtle Bay. Snorkel with turtles and reef fish, watch for dolphins, walk the beach, and enjoy lunch. Guides may include Sabbir, Avesh, or Captain S, with English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil spoken.

“Captain S was great! We were in two minds on whether or not to book this trip but I am very glad we did. It’s a gem! The boat ride was smooth and the islands were just stunning! I would highly recommend!”

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10.Group City Tour with Pickup and Lunch or Dinner

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

Spend up to five hours touring Muscat by air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Arabic-speaking guide. Visit the Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, Muttrah Souq, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Al Alam Palace, coastal forts, and a fish market, then share an Omani meal.

“Our guide was very good! He contacted us to let us know the meeting location and met us a few minutes early. He was an excellent driver and helped us get a wonderful guide at the Grand Mosque. He showed us expertly around the sites of Muscat. Thank you for a beautiful day!”

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11.Wadi Shab & Sinkhole Private Tour & Free Lunch

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

Travel privately from Muscat with an English or Arabic-speaking guide such as Ali, Juma, Hamam, or Mohammed Al Abri. Hike 40 minutes into Wadi Shab, swim through a cave to its waterfall, eat local food, and visit Bimmah Sinkhole.

“the tour operator suggested to go earlier that we planned originally in order to avoid crowds. And how right they were! Nibrah, our guide took us to the place and there weren't many people. On our way back - crowds were going towards Wadi Shabs. The tour - just brilliant and the experience to remember! Do not hesitate to use Oman Golden Tours! Safe, experienced and fun!”

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12.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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13.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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14.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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15.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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