The 9 Sharpest Dhow Cruises in Musandam

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

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

Meet your guide in Khasab, then cruise Musandam’s steep-sided fjords aboard a decorated Omani dhow. You’ll look for dolphins, stop to swim and snorkel with provided gear, and enjoy fruit, water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Guides such as Sohel and Opu are praised for friendly service and useful local insight.

“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.From Dubai/Sharjah/RAK: Dibba Musandam Trip & Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 232 reviews · 12 hours · from $65

Travel by van from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ras Al Khaimah to Dibba Musandam, Oman, then spend about 5.5 hours aboard a shared dhow. Expect swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, banana boating, a limestone cave visit, fishing, lunch, and helpful guides such as Mustafa, Syam, Ciril, or Rojish.

“Very well organized. Nice staff, great Dhow, entertaining activities and good food. The recipe for a wonderful day :)”

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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 from Khasab Airport, the cruise terminal, or the tour office. You’ll pass fishing villages, watch for humpback and bottlenose dolphins, and swim at Telegraph Island. Tea, coffee, cold drinks, fruit, towels, and life vests are included, but snorkeling gear is not.

“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 Omani dhow in Khasab’s Khor Sham fjord. You’ll have two swim and snorkeling stops near Telegraph Island and Seebi Island, with gear, towels, lunch, fruit, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and dolphin watching included. Pickup is offered, and the boat returns to Khasab Harbor.

“Very relaxing day. Staff was attentive to explaining everything. Lunch was delicious. Couldn’t ask for anything more.”

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5.Full-Day Dhow Cruise in Khasab Musandam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $56

Spend about six hours sailing from Khasab through Khor Sham aboard a traditional dhow. You’ll look for dolphins, stop to swim and snorkel near two islets, and receive lunch, drinks, towels, gear, and hotel transfers within Khasab. French- and German-speaking guides may be available, though guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“Great family experience on the dhow, well worth the drive from Dubai! Totally recommended for families!”

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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 cushioned Omani dhow in Khasab. You’ll cruise past rugged fjords and old villages, watch for dolphins, and stop near Telegraph Island for swimming and snorkeling. Fruit, drinks, tea, coffee, towels, and life jackets are included. Snorkeling gear costs extra.

“Sehr gut organisiert, viele hilfreiche Informationen bekommen. Viele Delphine gesehen. Hatten das ganze Boot für uns (zu fünft)”

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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 with guide Nandhan, cross into Oman, and board a traditional dhow at Khasab. Cruise Musandam’s fjords, watch for dolphins, snorkel at Telegraph Island, then swim or kayak near Seebi Island. Lunch, fruit, soft drinks, towels, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Very friendly driver and boat captain, informative and helpful; beautiful landscapes and excellent food”

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8.Fjords of Musandam Dhow Cruise & Buffet Lunch

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

You’ll spend six hours aboard a cushioned Omani dhow cruising Khor Shem, Qanaha, and Maqlab, with possible dolphin sightings and stops at Telegraph and Seebi islands. Pickup is included from Khasab port or airport. Bring swimwear, and bring your own snorkeling gear if you have it.

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9.Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling

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

Cruise Musandam’s fjords aboard a shared dhow for six hours, with dolphin watching, snorkeling at Telegraph and Seebi islands, buffet lunch, drinks, and fruit. Guides such as Sohel and Anoor are praised for attentive service and clear explanations. Khasab and cruise-terminal pickup is included, while UAE transfers cost 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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