Omani Dhow Cruise: Scenic Coastline and Snorkeling

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Oman’s coastline on a full-day Musandam Cruise from Dubai. Sail on a traditional Dhow boat, spot dolphins, enjoy a picnic lunch, go swimming and snorkeling in secluded spots, and relax with complimentary refreshments. Book now!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Musandam Governorate - Begin the adventure with a morning pick-up at 6:00 am from your central Dubai hotel. Travel first to Sharjah, then proceed to the Dibba port.
    • Enjoy a 6-hour dhow cruise through the Musandam fjords
    • Two stops for snorkeling and swimming
    • View charming fishing villages within the Musandam fjords during the Dhow Cruise…
What's Included
  • Scenic drive via Sharjah and Fujirah
  • Buffet lunch with Arabic and Asian cuisine
  • Hotel transfers
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Sightseeing cruise on a traditional Omani Dhow
  • Snorkelling and swimming
  • Banana Boat and Speed Boat rides
  • Traditional Arabic tea, coffee, juices, water, fresh fruits
  • Use of snorkel equipment
Additional Information

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Oman’s coastline aboard a traditional Dhow boat on this picturesque cruise. Sail past pristine white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, offering a prime view of the country’s remarkable scenery. Relish a delightful picnic lunch (included) amidst this stunning backdrop as the journey continues. There…

Location
Musandam Governorate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Danielassb
Feb 23, 2026
Wonderful tour - Wonderful the walk. We love it. We had a lot of fun, we played, we dive, we walked on a banana boat, kayak. The delicious food. The attentive guide. The crew on the boat was amazing. All we have to do is thank you and recommend.
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Thomas
Feb 18, 2026
was absolutely worth it - very interesting and entertaining tour. much seen and great service on board. had injured my hand and was cared for by staff 1a !
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I6903mlcc
Jan 29, 2026
Oman border crossing and boat trip - The bus collected us from our Hotel and we travelled to Oman border, our guide explained everything that would happen as we went along, The border crossing went witbout any problems, It was a small group which made it very enjoyable, the activities on and around the boat were excellent, and a very nice Lunch was served, cold drinks were available throughout the whole excursion, we were brought back to our hotel in the evening, very good value for the money, the boat crew were very friendly, I would recommend this trip.
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Charlynee2025
Dec 9, 2025
Beautiful day - Amazing experience with a perfect Team. Several activies, good food, clear water and a beautiful boat😍Thank you so much !
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Melaniebd615ui
Oct 31, 2025
A fun way to see another country! - A great way to see another country while in Dubai! It’s also a scenic tour through two other Emirates. It’s definitely a fun and relaxing day. The crew on the boat were wonderful hosts.
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R1359vjjeffreyw
Oct 24, 2025
Highly recommended tour - Excellent tour. Highly recommended. The people were very professional and everything advertised was provided. The only negative, out of control of the tour operators, was Customs. 1 1/2 hours to enter the country, and 1 1/2 hours to leave, adding time to a long day.
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Christopher
Oct 7, 2025
Amazing Experience - This tour was amazing. Everything went so smoothly. Everyone involved was professional and knowledgeable. The trip was so fun. The banana boats, speedboat, and swimming and beach were so great. Lunch was plentiful and delicious. Oman was beautiful and the operators made the border crossing painless and quick. Highly recommend this tour!
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515julianz
Feb 5, 2026
Good experience outside the bustle of Dubai - I really enjoyed the experience. Something different to do from DUbai, away from the city. Another side of the Emirates outside of hyper-developed cities. From the transfers, border and all logistics very well. The best thing about the ride is the overall scenery that you see from the boat. Cool water temperature. The snorkeling was fine although there is not much to see. Dolphins we didn't see. The food and service very good. The crew's attention on board very good. I went with Musandan Operations Team.
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Lioudmilah2023
Jan 23, 2026
Disappointed - We expected more from the boat trip. The price was on high side. My son and I were also charged AED 60 in the bus, not sure what for. We had to take a bus with other 40-48 people to the boat in Oman. The snacks were small packs of cookies, boxed juice and water, uncut apples, oranges, and 5 bananas. All bananas were gone in 5 min. Lunch buffet was average, everyone received 1 chicken leg and small piece of fish with rice and noodles. They offered grilled 5 shrimp on skewers for extra $ 10, not included in trip. We were taken to small rocky beach for 20 min, th e towels that belonged to the boat were not allowed off the boat. I did a banana and speed boat ride, my son declined, he was disappointed. There photos were taken by the boat stuff for extra money, but we never had a chance to see photos. We did not take any photos. Gulf of Oman was surrounded by light brown mountains without any vegetation.
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Kris_m
Dec 15, 2025
Great experience in Musandam, but terrible ride back to hotel - The experience itself was wonderful. The boat, the location we stopped to swim, snorkel, speedboats, etc. The food was plentiful and tasty. We knew it would involve some border crossing logistics, but the ride down was smooth. We were picked up at 7:05am and were on the boat leaving the harbor at 10:30am. My husband is 6 ft 5 inches so I had requested a seat with more leg room and to my pleasant surprise there was a "reserved" sign on an emergency row seat giving him plenty of room for the long bus ride. The ride back was another story. We stopped to drop people off at 3 locations completely different from the route on the way down. We stopped a 4th time and were loaded onto a small van. By now it was already 7pm. The driver told me husband to get in the back but I told him that he needed to sit in the front where he would have some legroom as the rest of us (about 9 people) were crammed into a small van and we did not reach our hotel until 9:15pm. There was a young family on the bus who was tracking his route via Google maps and told him he was going the wrong was at least twice. We passed the Dubai cruise terminal twice and seemed to be going around in circles. Five hours on the bus to get back way way too long and I am not sure why we didn't follow the same route we took to get to Musandam. I would recommend this excursion but check with the tour company to determine how long they expect it will take each way.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).