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The 15 Best Dhow Cruises in Oman

34 reviews  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $37

Two very different boats share the name: the Musandam day dhow that anchors in the fjords, and the Muscat sunset run along the cliffs to Bandar Khayran. These 15 are separated by base, length and what food comes with them.

Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling - Where you get picked up, and the smooth start that sets the tone
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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling

Muscat: Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise - From your hotel to Marina Bandar Al Rowdha: logistics that actually work
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Muscat: Omani Dhow Coastal and Sunset Cruise

Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching - Khasab Pickup and Getting on the Boat Without Stress
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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching

Khasab Musandam Full Day dhow cruise with lunch and Snorkeling - Seebi Island and Jazrat al Maqlab snorkeling, with the gear handled
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Khasab Musandam Full Day dhow cruise with lunch and Snorkeling

Full-Day Dhow Cruise in Khasab Musandam - Dolphins, Snorkeling, and the Two-Islet Stops That Make It Active
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Full-Day Dhow Cruise in Khasab Musandam

Khasab Musandam Half Day Dhow Cruise - How the 3.5 hours usually feel on board
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Khasab Musandam Half Day Dhow Cruise

6.Khasab Musandam Half Day Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $40

Cruise Khasab’s Musandam fjords by traditional dhow, with fruit and drinks onboard, dolphins sightings, and snorkeling near Telegraph Island for about 3.5 hours.

“A must tour, you see so many dolphins swimming in close encounter. Pick us up on port, also has a chance to do snorkeling, drinks and fruits are provided too.”

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From Dubai to Norway of Arabia|Telegraph Island| Dhow Cruise - Boarding in Khasab and Cruising the Khor Shimm Fjords
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From Dubai to Norway of Arabia|Telegraph Island| Dhow Cruise

7.From Dubai to Norway of Arabia|Telegraph Island| Dhow Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 12h 30m · from $155

Full-day Musandam dhow cruise from Dubai with dolphins, Telegraph Island snorkeling, a Seebi Island water stop, and included lunch and transfers.

“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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Khasab Dhow Cruise To Musandam Fjords With Lunch Onboard - Getting to the dhow: timing, pickup, and cruise-ship reality
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Khasab Dhow Cruise To Musandam Fjords With Lunch Onboard

8.Khasab Dhow Cruise To Musandam Fjords With Lunch Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $50

Cruise Musandam fjords from Khasab on a carpeted Omani dhow with dolphin spotting, two snorkel swims, and semi-buffet lunch included.

“This trip on a dhow in the gulf of Oman was outstanding. Our guide and captain were courteous, helpful and educational. They both worked very hard to make our experience very enjoyable. When dolphins were sighted we were lead to them. Swim spots and fish viewing areas were fun. I would recommend this tour for anyone.”

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Khasab Musandam Full day dhow cruise - Getting On Board: Pickup, Start Time, and Where It Ends
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Khasab Musandam Full day dhow cruise

9.Khasab Musandam Full day dhow cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $50

Cruise Musandam fjords on a traditional dhow from Khasab, with pickup, buffet lunch, and a swim off Telegraph Island.

“Belle journée autour des fjords. Nous avons été souvent accompagnés par de nombreux dauphins. Tout était magnifique. L'équipe Dolphin kashab tour était au petit soin. Bon souvenir et parfait organisation.”

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From Khasab: Fjords of Musandam Dhow Cruise & Buffet Lunch - Khasab pickup and getting on the boat smoothly
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From Khasab: Fjords of Musandam Dhow Cruise & Buffet Lunch

Khasab: Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling - Getting on board: pickup timing, meeting points, and staying stress-free
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Khasab: Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling

11.Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling

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

6-hour Khasab dhow cruise with dolphin watching in Musandam Fjords, two snorkeling stops, lunch and drinks, plus free pickup in Khasab.

“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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Full Day Dhow Cruise to Khor Sham with lunch & Snorkeling (Shore excursions) - The fjord entrance dolphins, then Telegraph and Seebi Islands
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Full Day Dhow Cruise to Khor Sham with lunch & Snorkeling (Shore excursions)

Khasab Full Day Dhow Cruise With Enjoying Snorkeling, Lunch & Dolphin Watching - Cruising the Oman Fjords: Views, Villages, and That Dolphin-Search Feeling
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Khasab Full Day Dhow Cruise With Enjoying Snorkeling, Lunch & Dolphin Watching

Omani Traditional Dhow Cruise: Sunset and Muscat Coastal View - What Boarding Feels Like: Clean Dhow, Friendly Crew, and a Possible Helm Moment
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Omani Traditional Dhow Cruise: Sunset and Muscat Coastal View

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $70

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.”

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