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Oman's best days out.
The 10 most popular dolphin watching tours in Oman. What each day actually involves, who runs it, and what you pay.
Khasab dhow cruise with dolphin spotting, a swim and snorkeling stop, plus drinks and fruit on Musandam Fjords in Oman.
“Was a great trip, with dolphins, Opu did a perfect job as a guide”
Muscat dolphin watching by speedboat, then snorkel clear coral waters to see fish and turtles on a 3-hour excursion.
“Really nice trip, we saw lots of dolphins! And during snorkeling also a lot of turtles. Great trip!”
Small-group snorkeling at Oman’s Dimaniyat Islands, with gear, snacks, and a real shot at turtles, dolphins, and whale sharks near Al Alam Palace.
“We didn't see any dolphins and the captain didn't seem too focused on making it happen. Realistically you should consider this a beach and snorkeling trip. The two spots were nice. The first was the most algae filled water (nearly green slime) I've ever seen (mid-march). The second was better. The first location had lots…”
Muscat dolphin watching on a modern boat with Nobles Marine Tours. 2 hours on the Arabian Sea with coastline stops and drinks.
“Fantastic dolphin spotting tour! We saw plenty of dolphins up close and enjoyed beautiful views of Muscat’s coastline. Sufyan was a brilliant captain. A wonderful and memorable experience - highly recommended!”
Boat out with a captain to spot Muscat’s dolphins, then snorkel Bandar Khiran Bay with turtles. Pickup, gear, and guide included.
“Wow wow wow!!! Shortly After Take off we saw the First Dolphins. We had low expectations because somebody told us it would be too hot for the Dolphins - so They would hide in the Deep water. But the whole boat was surrounded by Dolphins. We Even saw 2 different species (small and big). If…”
Half-day Khasab dhow cruise through Musandam fjords with dolphin watching, fruit and drinks, plus a swim stop at Telegraph Island.
“Super, Tour, wenig Leute auf dem Boot. Getränke und Obst frei, frisch und kalt.”
Dhow cruise from Khasab for dolphin spotting, two snorkel stops in clear Khor Ash Sham, and a buffet lunch with drinks.
“Awesome day spent out on the water! Captain and crew were welcoming, informative and experts overall. Coffee, tea, dates and fresh fruit were available throughout the trip, and lunch was filling and plentiful. Great snorkel spots with few other boats around, and some really special time with the dolphins too! Would definitely do this again,…”
A full-day Musandam cruise from Dubai to Khor Ash Sham for dhow sailing, dolphin spotting, and swim/snorkel stops with lunch onboard.
“It was a peaceful and enjoyable day. The service in the boat was great, drinks, fruit, buffet lunch were all good. Toilet was clean. We’ve seen many times of many dolphins, snorkeling was nice also. Truly recommend this one day trip.”
Private speedboat dolphin watching from Muscat with lifejackets, cold drinks, and a skilled skipper tracking sightings for 2 hours.
“Excellent boat captain. Made it fun but also safe. He could spot the dolphins before other boats and could answer questions. Really good tour.”
Dolphin watching and snorkeling off Muscat from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha. See dolphins, turtles, coral fish; calm-water gear included.
“Very impressive trip. Friendly staffs and nice atmosphere. We had seen lots of dolphins, some turtles and plenty fish. My son really enjoyed snorkelling.”
