Oman · BOAT TRIPS IN MUSCAT
The 15 best boat trips in Muscat you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. The first is first for a reason — start there and work down.
2-hour Muscat dolphin boat tour with a modern vessel, life jackets, juices and water, and scenic Al Hajar views.
“It was amazing and better than expected! And the best but, we saw many dolphins! Perfect”
A 2-hour Muscat sunset cruise on a traditional Omani dhow, with coastal fort views, coffee and dates, and optional hotel pickup.
“Nice cruise close to Muscat. Very well organized. Worth to do Recommended”
Half-day Muscat cruise excursion with a guide, air-conditioned ride, and major sights including Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq, forts, and palace.
“service was provided with passionate spirit from a person who wanted to show best of oman and its citizens in the best possible way.Guide took me and my daughter to sultan qabos mosque and gave us optimal description about its compoRead more”
Snorkel Muscat’s protected Ad Dimaniyat waters for reef fish and guaranteed turtles, plus a second stop where rays and whale sharks are possible.
“ahmed our snorkeling instructor was helpful and very kind ice day at the islands and saw diverse marine life when snorkeling”
2-hour Muscat dolphin-watching from Marina Bandar al Rowdha with hotel pickup, snacks, and a local guide. $60 per person.
“The provider was very flexible regarding a pickup outside of the usual pickup zone. Nice tour, very friendly guide and driver and a great memory of watching large groups of dolphins.”
Muscat sunset on an Omani dhow cruise with hotel pickup, photo stops at Al Bustan and Al Alam, plus onboard coffee, snacks, water.
A 2-hour Omani traditional dhow sunset cruise from Muscat’s Marina Bandar Al Rowdha, passing royal palaces and Portuguese forts with coffee and dates.
“We were picked up from our hotel right on time. The cruise was a great way to spend the early evening. Whilst on the dhow the crew were friendly and readily answered any questions we had always pleasantly. At the of the cruise we were returned promptly to our hotel along with other guests, everyone enjoyed their evening thoroughly.”
Muscat sunset boat trip with hotel pickup, Old Muscat sights and Portuguese architecture, plus golden mountain views from the sea. From $62.
“The photo shown and the boat we sat was the opposite. it's not anticipated and find it as cheating with wrong information. you should refund for the mistake”
Private 3-hour powerboat charter in Muscat with a captain onboard, snorkeling gear, drinks, and flexible route choices for dolphins and beaches.
“Amazing experience with captain abdallah . Definitely recommended to enjoy oman seas with a pleasant boat. Captain abdallah is very hospital and takes care of everything”
Two-hour Muscat dolphin-watching cruise from Marina Bandar al Rowdha with drinks, snacks, life jackets, and expert guidance in small groups.
“We had booked and paid for this tour in advance, but when we arrived the staff initially refused to let us board, even though we showed both our booking confirmation and proof of payment. We arrived at 9:40 AM, exactly as we were instructed, yet we were forced to wait until 10:40 AM — over one hour — with no clear explanation. After many back-and-forth phone calls between GetYourGuide and the local operator, we were finally allowed to board a different boat, more than an hour later than scheduled. By the time the boat departed, the tour barely felt like it had started. We were also promised an English-speaking guide…”
Dolphin watching off Muscat plus snorkeling in protected waters near Dimaniyat and Alkhairan, with onboard drinks and life jackets.
“My husband, a couple of friends and I went on Star 2 today and it was absolutely amazing Captain Aziz and Captain Andrew were great; hospitable, kind, friendly and always were always smiling! We started off the day by spotting a whale Read more”
A 2-hour Muscat sunset cruise on a traditional dhow with pickup, panoramic views of the Corniche and palaces, and soft drinks.
“Very peaceful and relaxing. Nice sunset cruise in the evening in Muscat. Dates and coffee served along with some soft drinks. Very enjoyable. You see the palace, Corniche area...”
A 5-hour Muscat boat trip to the Dimaniyat Islands on a high-speed glass-bottom hydrofoil, with snorkeling, sea turtles, and dolphin sightings.
“Nice boat tour with friendly staff and modern equipment. Due to the design of the boat, you cannot get as close to the shore of some islands, but it's not an issue, especially if you prefer to stay in the water to snorkel. It would be helpful to haRead more”
Sunset dhow cruise in Muscat with 2-hour sailing, hotel pickup, kahwa and dates, and glowing views of harbors, palaces, and coastline.
“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.”
Sunset boat trip from Muscat to the Gulf of Oman: pick-up, fruit and juices, life jackets, and 1 hour of views at dusk.
“Ik had deze ervaring geboekt als cadeau voor de verjaardag van mijn man, die enorm geïnteresseerd is in het sterrenstelsel. Van tevoren had ik contact opgenomen met de organisatoren om te vertellen dat het een verrassing was. We kregen uitleg van een deskundige die ongelooflijk veel kennis had en met zoveel passie over de sterren en het heelal vertelde. Onze gesprekken waren diepgaand en heel leerzaam. Dankzij hem hebben we nieuwe dingen ontdekt en mochten we door de telescoop de sterren en de maan bewonderen. De locatie midden in de woestijn, omringd door bergen, maakte het geheel nog magischer. Aan het einde verrasten ze mijn man zelfs met een taart…”
Coast, wadis, dunes, mountains, and the far south.
