Dolphin trips · DOLPHIN WATCHING AND SNORKELING TRIPS IN OMAN
Wild animals make no promises, so the crew and the hour decide the day. These 15 dolphin watching and snorkeling trips in Oman are priced and timed, with what the people on board actually saw.
Spend about 3 to 3.5 hours aboard a decorated Omani dhow in Khasab’s fjords. Sohel, Opu, Captain Jash, and other crew members have been praised for friendly service, dolphin spotting, photos, refreshments, and help with swimming and snorkeling.
“Super and the litle snack was very Nice, we have lot of fhoto's en video dolphin Super👍👍👍👍👍👍”
Cruise from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha to watch dolphins along Muscat’s coast, then snorkel in a sheltered spot with colorful fish, coral, and possible turtles. English-speaking crews include captains such as Faisal, Masoom, Khalid, and Shakir. Hotel pickup is available for an added charge.
“A stunning experience - can't recommend highly enough. Well organized and a unique opportunity to witness Oman's wildlife at first hand - we saw 40+ dolphins, fish of many kinds, and even swam with turtles!”
Travel from Seeb Port to Oman’s Dimaniyat Islands with a guide such as Fahad, Fayad, or Yaseen. You’ll use included snorkel gear, look for turtles, dolphins, reef sharks, and whale sharks, enjoy snacks and drinks, and pass Al Alam Palace on the return route.
“Fayad was an excellent guide - very caring of his guests. It was a wonderful experience with plenty of tome swimming with the turtles and again at the beach stop. we never felt rushed.”
Set out from Muscat by minivan and boat to look for spinner, bottlenose, and common dolphins, then snorkel near Bandar Khiran Bay. You may see turtles and reef fish. The tour includes hotel pickup, bottled water, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking guide. Dolphin watching is not swimming with dolphins.
“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 I had to guess - at least 50-60 Dolphins. It was such a Special experience! When we arrived at the snorkeling Spot we could already See 2 turtles swimming around. We saw Lots of Fishes and about 7 turtles. We Were able to float directly over them. Our Guide was super Nice and took Great…”
Meet your English, Hindi, Arabic, or Malayalam-speaking guide at Khasab Port at 9:30 AM. Cruise Khor Sham by traditional dhow, watch for dolphins, snorkel at Telegraph Island and Sibi Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch with fruit, coffee, tea, juice, and soft drinks.
“What a great day! The scenery was amazing. The dolphins skimming along with our boat and jumping out of the water was a definite highlight. Our guide Ishmael was very attentive, always making sure we had enough to drink and checking on our needs. What an awesome day. :)”
Join guide Jithu and the crew of a traditional Omani dhow for four hours in Khor Sham. You’ll cruise past dramatic fjords, watch for wild dolphins at two locations, then swim and snorkel near Telegraph Island. Fruit, dates, soft drinks, water, equipment, and life jackets are included.
“Very nice tour, our guide Jithu gave us wonderful information about Khasab and the Arabian Norway. We saw dolphins, snorkeled and swam at Telegraph Island. The crew was very attentive and provided us with a wide variety of drinks, fruit, and delicious dates. Thank you very much, the tour is highly recommended.”
Start at 9:45 am from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha for a three-hour boat trip with Sidab Sea Tours. Search for bottlenose, common, spinner, and Risso’s dolphins, then snorkel among coral beds, fish, and possible green turtles. Pickup may be available, and groups are limited to 20.
“Unfortunately we didn’t see dolphins, however snorkeling was good. We able to see couple of turtles. It was fun.”
Meet at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha at 10:00 a.m. for a three-hour boat trip with dolphin watching, coastal views, and snorkeling in a sheltered Muscat bay. Captains such as Assad, Bilal, and Khalid have been praised for patient service and good wildlife sightings. Equipment and bottled water are provided.
“Had a great time w/ my friend! Really enjoyed the dolphin viewing & snorkelling w/ the fish. The boat driver was very professional and punctual & It was easy to drive to the meeting spot. Thank you.”
Spend six hours aboard a shared dhow in Musandam, with dolphin watching, swimming and snorkeling at Telegraph and Seebi islands, snacks, drinks, and buffet lunch. English-speaking guides such as Anoor and Sohel help explain the fjords. Pickup is free in Khasab and at the cruise terminal.
“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!”
Join Arabian Musandam Tours at 10:00 am for a six-hour dhow cruise from Khasab. You’ll visit fishing villages, Seebi and Telegraph Island, watch humpback dolphins, swim and snorkel, and enjoy buffet lunch, fruit, Arabic coffee, drinks, towels, and gear.
“Peaceful boat ride, wonderful guides, gorgeous views, fabulous food, and lots of dolphins. I would highly recommend this trip.”
Meet at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha at 9:45 am for a boat trip with skilled captains, dolphin watching, snorkeling, snacks, and drinks. You may see bottlenose, spinner, Risso’s, or common dolphins, then swim above coral beds filled with tropical fish and perhaps sea turtles.
“Die Tour war eigentlich gut bis sehr gut, nur leider zu kurz. Der reine Aufenthalt auf dem Boot war nur 2 Std. und 50 Min., obwohl eine Dauer von ca. 4 Std. in der Ausflugsbeschreibung von Viator angegeben waren. Delfine haben wir reichlich gRead more”
Meet Nobles Marine Tours at Office 10 in Marina Bandar Al Rowdha for a three-hour cruise with dolphin watching, swimming, and snorkeling. English, Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu support is available. Gear, life jackets, water, and juice are included, but hotel transfers are not.
“L’excursion n’a pas était respectée ! Le produit vendu n’est pas bon”
Set out from Muscat for three hours of snorkeling and dolphin watching in shallow coastal waters. Your English-speaking guide provides equipment, life jackets, drinks, snacks, and private hotel or port transfers. Turtles are a real possibility, but dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.
“Eine super organisierte Tour. Wir wurden direkt am Hafentor abgeholt. Der Guide hat sich viel Mühe gegeben uns in Sichtweite der Delfine zu bringen. Das Schnorcheln hat Spaß gemacht. Haben einige Fische gesehen und eine riesige Schildkröte. Das Korallenriff ist aber nicht so schön wie z.B. in Ägypten oder auf den Malediven. Für unseren jüngeren Sohn (so groß wie ein 5 Jähriger) hatte ich einen eigenen Schnorchel und Taucherbrille mit. Die Kosten von 330€ für 4 Personen fand ich im Vergleich zu anderen Touren von Get your guide etwas zu teuer. 280€ fänd ich passender. Ansonsten rundum zufrieden.”
Meet the Star of the Sea team at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha, then cruise from Muscat for dolphin watching and snorkeling near Bander Khairan. Captains including Abdul Aziz, Andrew, Ahmed, and Abdulaziz may guide the outing. Expect wild dolphins, clear water, coral, fish, and a small onboard group.
“Dimaniyat island its Amazing trip ,perfect service, so kind staff , and clean pure water its was a beautiful relaxing place ,definitely recommend 😍”
Set out from Muscat at 9:30 am for dolphin-watching in Oman’s coastal waters, then spend about an hour snorkeling in Bandar Khiran. Your captain helps identify dolphins, fish, and sea turtles. Hotel or port pickup, equipment, water, and return transport are included.
“Saw plenty of dolphins and unlike what I expected after reading some reviews, there were not too many boats. The dolphins weren’t very playful but there were many of them and we saw them for quite some time before snorkeling. I woulRead more”
Pick a hull, pick the water you want to be in, or decide whether you want them wild.
