Full-day dhow cruise from Khasab, Musandam (Khasab Sea Tours)
- 6 hours
- Shared tour
- Guide: English, ES, FR, German
- Accessibility not confirmed
Khasab Sea Tours runs this six-hour dhow cruise from Khasab port into the Musandam fjords, with dolphin watching, snorkelling at Telegraph Island, a stop at Seebi Island and lunch on board. It starts at 10:00 and is priced from AED 150 per person; transport from Dubai costs extra.
Highlights
- Cruise through the Musandam fjords on a traditional dhow
- Good chance of seeing wild dolphins
- Snorkelling at Telegraph Island and swimming at Seebi Island
- Lunch and unlimited soft drinks on board
- Views of fishing villages such as Qanaha and Maqlab
What is included
Included
- Included: Six-hour dhow cruise in the Musandam fjords
- Included: Buffet lunch on board (chicken or fish with rice, hummus, salad, vegetables, dal and khubz)
- Included: Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit, soft drinks and water
- Included: Snorkelling equipment and life jackets
- Included: Stops at Telegraph Island and Seebi Island
- Included: Small toilet with a shower on board
Not included
- Not included: UAE exit fee (AED 35)
- Not included: Oman visa fee (OMR 5, if it applies to you)
- Not included: Transport from Dubai and accommodation
Itinerary
- Meet at the Khasab Sea Tours office
- Dhow leaves Khasab port
- Dolphin watching
- Snorkelling and swimming at Telegraph Island
- Lunch on board
- Sail to Seebi Island for more swimming
- Back at Khasab port
Times are approximate and local to Dubai (GST, UTC+4).
Meeting point
Khasab Sea Tours office, Khasab (about 3.5 hours' drive from Dubai)
Good to know
- You must cross the border into Oman; carry your original passport.
- Budget for the AED 35 UAE exit fee and, if your nationality needs it, the OMR 5 Oman visa fee.
- To reach Khasab by 09:30 you need to leave Dubai at about 06:00; the drive takes about 3.5 hours.
- Transport from Dubai can be arranged at extra cost.
- Self-drivers need the car's registration card, Oman insurance (sold at the border for about AED 100) and, for rental cars, a no-objection letter.
- Bring swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
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Questions and answers
How much does the Khasab full-day dhow cruise cost?
Khasab Sea Tours listed it from AED 150 per person on 29 September 2026 (shown reduced from AED 170).
Can I do this as a day trip from Dubai?
Yes, but it is a long day: the operator says it takes about 3.5 hours to reach Khasab, so you leave Dubai around 06:00. Transport from Dubai costs extra.
What border fees are there?
The operator lists a UAE exit fee of AED 35 per person and an Oman visa fee of OMR 5 for nationalities that need one.
Will I see dolphins?
The operator says there is a strong chance of seeing wild dolphins, but sightings are not guaranteed.
Where this information comes from
Official website: kstoman.com (Khasab Sea Tours)
- Full-day cruise, per person: kstoman.com, checked
- Itinerary, inclusions, border fees and rules, languages: kstoman.com
- Coordinates of Khasab port: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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