Oman · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill up through the cool months and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands from Seeb Marina with a certified guide, two stops for turtles and fish, plus snack-lunch and GoPro-style photos.
“Aris was fantastic, very professional and hospitable. Aris brought a GoPro along to capture videos for us at no extra charge. We saw turtles, stingrays, butterfly fish and lots of other types of fish! Great tour, thank you!”
Snorkel Muscat’s Daymaniyat Islands for sea turtles, coral and rays, with gear, permits, and an onboard BBQ lunch on a comfy catamaran.
“Our trip to Daymaniyat islands was really fun! Our tour guides: Ahmed, Ibrahim, and captain DJ were super friendly and helpful. They took us to different spots around the islands to snorkel. I would highly recommend Mola Mola!”
Day trip from Muscat to Nizwa Souq, Nizwa Fort, and Jebel Akhdar, plus Birkat Al Mouz and UNESCO falaj irrigation. Lunch included.
“The tour guide was amazing explained everything to us and the history of Nizwa also made sure we had water and lunch”
Khasab dolphin watching on a traditional dhow with two snorkel swims in Khor Ash Sham, plus buffet lunch and drinks, 6 hours.
“The trip was OK overall. We have used other Khasab dhow cruise providers previously and this one felt a bit disappointing in comparison. - Despite advance communication, nobody met us at the harbor. Chaotic experience running around in the heat with young children, to locate our boat. - We left at 10:45 instead of 10:00 even though the organizers assured us we were departing at 10:00. No communication on delay reason, expected revised departure. It turned out a group of people were late. - We came back at 17:00, not 16:00. I guess to make up for the lost time on departure, but again no communication that this was going…”
Full-day Khasab dhow cruise with snorkeling near Jazrat al Maqlab, possible dolphins, and an onboard Omani buffet lunch.
“Smooth organisation , great communication, welcoming hosts . Perfect day out . Do it ! Cruise terminal pick up was so easy”
Cruise Musandam’s Khor Ash Sham on an Omani dhow from Dubai, snorkel stops, dolphin watching, and a buffet lunch included.
“I recommend 100% if you are in dubai and want a nature expedition.”
Snorkel Daymaniyat Islands from Muscat with two guided sessions, wildlife spotting, and a light BBQ lunch on board Al Mouj.
“Definitely a great experience. My wife and I loved this tour. We enjoyed the snorkeling and being able to see all the beautiful marine life here in Oman. Lunch was simple but plentiful, featuring falafel and Middle Eastern/Omani meat barbecue dishes. Courteous, professional staff.”
Full-day Musandam Khasab dhow cruise with transfers, snorkeling at Telegraph Island, Oriental buffet lunch, and dolphin watching.
“This was am amazing experience! excellent support from the driver (Lal) and the guide (Monis? Mosin?) and the captain Younis. The scenery is beautiful and the water clear and warm and my daughters loved swimming with the colorful fish. There was plentiful food and drinks offered. Please do consider this adventure if you are in Dubai or points North in the UAE.”
Half-day snorkeling in Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands with turtles, coral gardens, kayaking, picnic lunch, and an included GoPro.
“cheapest price that i could find for this rour- plenty stops and good time at each. saw turtles and coral reef fish. on board meal and snacks were great. the guide could openly offer fins, soap for goggles, life jacket etc rather than having to ask for it. the description also states Gopro complimeentary however there was no mention aboir this on the actual tour., which is misleading slightly”
Muscat highlights in 5 hours with hotel pickup, grand mosque, souq, forts, lunch or dinner, and karak tea with a local guide.
“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!”
Private 8-hour Muscat tour to Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole. Cave swim, crater lake photos, lunch, and hotel pickup included.
“We had a really great time visiting Wadi Shab and the Bimmah Sinkhole. While we underestimated the heat on the way to the Wadi, Yuma was a very great and helpful guide. Giving us time to stop when needed. Reaching the Wadi and swimming in the pools was an amazing and unique experience. Must visit when in Oman.”
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.”
6-hour traditional dhow cruise from Khasab through Musandam fjords, dolphin watching, snorkel at Telegraph Island, buffet lunch included.
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!”
6-hour Musandam dhow cruise from Khasab with snorkeling, buffet lunch, and dolphin watching, plus Seebi and Telegraph Island stops.
“Peaceful boat ride, wonderful guides, gorgeous views, fabulous food, and lots of dolphins. I would highly recommend this trip.”
Coast, wadis, dunes, mountains, and the far south.
