Dhow Cruises in Oman, All 9 Compared on Price

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.Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 198 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Set out from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha near Al Bustan Palace on a traditional Omani dhow. You’ll pass Al Bustan Palace, Muscat’s Portuguese forts, and Al Alam Palace before watching sunset from the water. English-speaking staff serve Omani coffee, dates, soft drinks, and light snacks. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Muscat can be added.

“I enjoyed the experience. The captain/guide was very friendly and gave explanations about the tour and the different places we visited. We were offered coffee, dates, peanuts, and sweets during the cruise. All the staff were kind and attentive.”

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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.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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8.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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9.Omani Traditional Dhow Sunset Cruise

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

You’ll spend two hours along Muscat’s coast with an English or Arabic-speaking guide, hotel pickup, Omani coffee, dates, snacks, and sunset views near Al Bustan Palace, the Corniche, and Al Alam Palace. The boat is presented as a traditional dhow, but expect a motor vessel rather than a sailing boat.

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