Dolphin trips · OMAN
Muscat’s bays hold spinner and bottlenose pods a short run from the corniche, and Khasab adds fjord scenery on a dhow. These 15 compare sailing time, boat comfort and what the summer heat does to an afternoon departure.
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.”
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”
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…”
Join Dolphin Khasab Tours for a 210-minute dhow cruise through Musandam’s fjords. Your English, Arabic, or Hindi-speaking host arranges pickup in Khasab, while the crew serves fruit and drinks, points out fishing villages, and stops at Telegraph Island for swimming.
“Super, Tour, wenig Leute auf dem Boot. Getränke und Obst frei, frisch und kalt.”
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. :)”
Spend a full day crossing from the UAE to Oman for a traditional dhow cruise through Khor Sham Fjord. Captain Havshat and his crew guide you past striking cliffs, dolphin waters, Telegraph Island, Sibi Island, and Sham village, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, fruit, and drinks included.
“The best cruise ever, thank you! Friendly and nice guides, excellent food & service. And the dolphins, wow! Thank you❤️”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Join a two-hour dolphin-watching trip from Marina Bandar al Rowdha, with hotel pickup, an English, Arabic, or Hindi-speaking guide, coastal views, snacks, soft drinks, water, and a chance to see large dolphin groups near Muscat.
“It was really comfortable right from pick up to drop off. We saw a lot of dolphins.”
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 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”
Pick a hull, pick the water you want to be in, or decide whether you want them wild.
