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The 15 Best Muscat Dolphin Tours

32 trips  ·  from $28 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 muscat dolphin tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Muscat: Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion - Marina Bandar Al Rowdha is the starting point
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Muscat: Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion

1.Muscat: Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 388 reviews · 3 hours · from $52Our pick

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!”

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Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching - What makes the islands special
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Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

2.Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $87Top rated

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.”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour - Leaving Marina Bandar Al Rowdha
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

3.Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 332 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

Join Nobles Marine Tours for a two-hour cruise from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha. Guides such as Sufyan and Sabbir take you offshore to seek dolphins, then along Muscat’s rocky coast. Boats are modern, water and juice are provided, and some trips include turtle sightings or snorkeling stops.

“It was amazing and better than expected! And the best but, we saw many dolphins! Perfect”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour - Snorkeling near Bandar Khiran Bay
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

4.Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

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…”

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Oman Dolphin Watching Tours - The Speedboat Ride and What It Feels Like
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Oman Dolphin Watching Tours

5.Oman Dolphin Watching Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $52

Set out from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha at 10:00 am for a two-hour dolphin watch with a private skipper and boat. Expect spinner, bottlenose, or common dolphins, plus coastline views. Captain Bilal, Mahmood, and Talib have been praised for spotting wildlife and keeping the ride safe.

“Captain Bilar was great! He found us a lot of dolphins to watch and then showed us beautiful places along the coastline. Very enjoyable morning.”

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Experience Dolphin watching and snorkeling in Muscat - Searching for dolphins along the Omani coast
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Experience Dolphin watching and snorkeling in Muscat

6.Experience Dolphin watching and snorkeling in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $58

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.”

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Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling - Muscat looks different from the sea
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Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling

7.Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $86

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.”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide - Seeing the Coast Beyond the Wildlife
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide

2 Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Muscat - Searching the Arabian Sea for four dolphin species
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2 Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Muscat

9.2 Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $49

Join Nobles Marine Tour at 10:00 am for a two-hour cruise from Muscat. Your crew searches for dolphins in the Arabian Sea, points out the coastline, and shares facts about local species. Sightings are common, but wild animals set the schedule.

“While the experience was good, I was disappointed at being mislead at the time of booking. It was clearly mentioned that hotel pick up and drop would be provided in Muscat. But after completing and paying for the booking I was informed that hotel pick up and drop was not possible”

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Daymaniyat island Natural Reserve and Dolphin Watching - Watching dolphins before the islands
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Daymaniyat island Natural Reserve and Dolphin Watching

10.Daymaniyat island Natural Reserve and Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $125

From Marina Bandar Al Rowdha, you’ll cruise to Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands with time to watch dolphins and possibly whales, snorkel at two sites, picnic on a beach, and view Muscat’s coast. The boat holds up to 20 people, and skipper Ibrahim is one named crew member associated with the trip.

“Incredible experience from start to finish; exceeded my expectations. Also got to see dolphins on the way to the islands! Thank you to skipper Ibrahim and all the tour operator staff. Perfection!!”

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Muscat Dolphin Watching & Coastal Sightseeing Tour - Leaving Marina Bandar Al Rowdha
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Muscat Dolphin Watching & Coastal Sightseeing Tour

11.Muscat Dolphin Watching & Coastal Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 44 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Join Sidab Sea Tours for a two-hour coastal cruise from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha. Captain Talib and other English- and Arabic-speaking crew take you by speedboat to search for wild dolphins, then pass Muscat’s arches, mountains, and shoreline. Hotel pickup, snacks, soft drinks, and water are included.

“It was an amazing tour, with timely hotel pick up. Our boat driver was amazing as well. We didn't see many dolphins at the first spot, so he communicated with other boats and found a new spot where we saw maybe 20+ dolphins. Some even came super close to the boat and were very beautiful. The sea was calm and clear, wonderful day!”

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Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Activity in Muscat - Snorkeling above coral beds and tropical fish
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Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Activity in Muscat

12.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Activity in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $75

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”

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Muscat: Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching Tour - Dolphin watching in Muscat’s Arabian waters
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Muscat: Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching Tour

13.Muscat: Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

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”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Amazing Trip - Searching for dolphins along Muscat’s coast
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Amazing Trip

14.Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Amazing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Set out from Marina Bandar al Rowdha for a two-hour dolphin search along Muscat’s coast. Arabic, English, and Hindi guides are available, with water, juice, snacks, life jackets, and a toilet onboard. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, and weather can affect departure.

“Why was I asked for more money than advertised. Someone tried to speak to me privately and asked for money. I had no idea where meeting point. Very unorganised! I will not recommend this service to anyone, highly disappointing. I hope you are investigated”

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Dolphin Watching in Muscat - Qantab Beach and the Snorkeling Stop
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Dolphin Watching in Muscat

15.Dolphin Watching in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $59

Set out from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha for a two-hour dolphin-watching cruise along Muscat’s coast. Your captain searches for dolphins, then takes you toward Qantab Beach for snorkeling. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 15, and sightings are not guaranteed.

“Super, équipe accueillante et facilitante. Ils sont venus comme convenu nous chercher à l'hôtel puis sur le bateau nous avons un peu eu peur de ne pas croiser de dauphins au fur et à mesure que la balade avançait. Mais notre capitaine a proRead more”

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