Khasab Musandam Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watch
Located in the Musandam province of Oman, Khasab is a popular destination for dhow cruises. Khasab Musandam dhow cruise offers visitors a unique and unforgettable experience. A Dhow is a traditional Arabian sailing vessel that has been used for fishing and transport in the region for centuries. These beautifully designed wooden boats have been specially adapted for tourists and offer a pleasant cruise along the scenic Musandam coast. Our cruise duration varies from shorter trips to a half day of 3 hours, depending on your preferences.
Timings: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
During the Khasab dhow cruise, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the rocky coastline, towering cliffs, and fjord-like bays. The landscape is characterized by spectacular mountains, crystal clear water, and secluded beaches. The tranquility of the area creates a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Most Khasab dhow cruises include various activities and facilities. You can snorkel or swim in crystal clear waters while learning about the vibrant marine life and coral reefs. Some cruises even provide fishing gear so you can try your hand at fishing in Musandam rich fishing area.
Musandam Half Day Dhow Cruise Fun Facts
The highlight of this tour is Dolphin watch from your boat. If you are lucky dolphins runs beside your boat as well. There are plenty of activities that you can enjoy during our half day dhow cruise. This is shorter tour and include a stop for swimming at the Telegraph Island. Telegraph Island is famous for its crystal clear waters, colored fish and sea corals.
This tour also offers you sightseeing of some beaches and fisherman villages. Fisherman village to see are Nadifi, Shem, Qanah and Maqlab. Sightseeings of towering fjords of Musandam Khasab. Our friendly staff on the dhow serve you plenty of refreshments on board and take good care of you.
Musandam Khasab Half Day Tour Itinerary
This Musandam half day dhow tour is for 3 hours to see the dolphins and other activities. You have plenty of fun activities and enjoy beauty of Musandam Oman. Find below the details itinerary for this trip.
09:00 AM / 01:00 PM – Reporting Time
Reporting time depends on your preferred schedule. It take normally 3 to 3.5 hours from Dubai to Khasab, depends on crowd at the border. 9:00 am reporting time for morning tour and 1:00 pm reporting time for the afternoon tour. We welcome you at our office or directly at the port and our staff will guide to the boat.
09:30 AM and 01:30 PM – Departure time.
We depart 9:30 am morning and 1:30 pm in the afternoon from Khasab port. As yo join the boat our staff will take care of you and serve you refreshments such as soft drinks, plain water, coffee, and tea. Now we are heading towards beautiful fjords of Musandam and on the way to natural habitat of dolphins.
10:30 AM and 02:30 PM – Dolphin Watching
The activity is most liked by tourist is the dolphin watching during the boat trip. Be ready and take your cameras outside, now its a time to see the dolphins, our experience staff take you to the best places to enjoy the view of dolphins. There is 90% of chances to the dolphins and this will make your trip memorable one.
11:00 PM and 02:30 PM – Telegraph Island
Following our enjoyment of the breathtaking views of dolphin watching, we are heading to the historical Telegraph Island. This island is regarded as the best for swimming and snorkeling. You will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel for over an hour here. Prepare to have a good time with this enjoyable activity. Swimming snorkeling equipment and life jackets will be given for your safety. However, don’t forget to bring your swimsuits.
12:30 PM and 04:30 PM – Reaching Khasab Port
After wrapping up the swimming and snorkeling activities, it’s time to return to the Khasab dhow port. We are going to leave for the port, as the boat drive from Telegraph Island to Khasab port takes 45 minutes. We hope to see you again to discover the incredible beauty of Khasab Musandam. Now is the time to say goodbye with unforgettable memories.
