Oman · DOLPHIN WATCHING

The 15 Best Dolphin Watching Trips in Oman

26 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Spinner and bottlenose pods sit a few miles off both coasts and the boats go out at first light, when the sea is flat. The 15 below are compared on boat size, how far out they go and whether snorkelling is included.

Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling - Fjord scenery with a fishing village stop
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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling

1.Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 507 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $37Our pick

Cruise Khasab’s fjords by traditional dhow, spot dolphins, swim, snorkel, and enjoy fruit, coffee, and attentive service for $37.

“Many Thanks to our Tour Guide Sohel, Garib the Captain & Jawel the Crewmember. It was a nice and interesting Tour. We we're so lucky to see Dolphins. Tea, Water and Fruits were offered during the whole Tour. Pick Up at the Cruise Terminal was excellent”

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

3.Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

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

Snorkel with turtles and reef fish near Oman’s Dimaniyat Islands, look for dolphins and whale sharks, and cruise past Al Alam Palace.

“A great trip! Fahad was a great guide. We saw lots of turtles on the first snorkeling trip, and a black tip shark on the second. The beach was lovely, and we enjoyed the scenery. Definitely a “must do” when visiting Oman.”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour - What the two-hour itinerary feels like
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

4.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

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

A two-hour Muscat boat trip with dolphin sightings, coastline views, refreshments, and optional pickup for $28 per person.

“We got to see the dolphins, and we also had a great trip along the beautiful coastline. Our captain Sabbir was very friendly, nice and professional.”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour - What the dolphin search feels like on the water
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

5.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

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

Watch wild dolphins and snorkel with turtles in Bandar Khiran Bay on a four-hour Muscat boat tour with hotel pickup.

“We had an amazing time in this tour, the captain of our boat deserves a special mention, he went out of his way to show us turtles while snorkelling. Will recommend to all.. and will surely book this again.”

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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching - Setting out on a traditionally decorated dhow
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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching

Khasab: Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - Dolphin watching in the open water
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Khasab: Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

7.Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 188 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Cruise Musandam’s Khor Ash Sham by dhow, watch wild dolphins, snorkel at two islands, and enjoy a generous lunch for $65.

“Fantastic service. Beautiful relaxing day on the water with amazing scenery. Staff knew the best spots to see dolphins, stop for a swim/snorkelling and their hospitality on board was top notch.”

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From UAE: Musandam Khasab Dolphin Watching Trip with Lunch - A Traditional Dhow and a Spacious Day on the Water
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From UAE: Musandam Khasab Dolphin Watching Trip with Lunch

8.From UAE: Musandam Khasab Dolphin Watching Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 173 reviews · 1 day · from $140

Cruise Musandam’s Khor Sham fjord by dhow, watch for dolphins, snorkel, enjoy lunch, and return to the UAE with hotel transfers.

“This trip was very nice organized. Our captain Havshat was very friendly, very helpful and we felt very safe with him! We saw a lot of dolphins. Thank you so much for unforgettable experience!”

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Khasab: Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins - Watching for dolphins in the fjord
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Khasab: Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins

9.Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Cruise Khor Sham from Khasab by dhow, watch for dolphins, snorkel near Telegraph Island, and enjoy a relaxed four-hour sea trip.

“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.”

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Experience Dolphin watching and snorkeling in Muscat - Searching for dolphins along Oman’s coast
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Experience Dolphin watching and snorkeling in Muscat

Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling - Snorkeling in a sheltered Muscat bay
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Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling

12.Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $86

Review of Muscat’s 3-hour dolphin watching and snorkeling tour, with boat details, timing, value, wildlife, practical tips, and booking advice.

“We were picked up at the port where our cruise ship docked. Brought to the marina for the dolphin watch at snorkeling excursion. Captain Bilal did a great job easily found large group of dolphin. They jumped through the water and swam aloRead more”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide - The first search for dolphins
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide

Khasab: Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling - Boarding in Khasab and getting settled
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Khasab: Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling

14.Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

Cruise Musandam’s fjords from Khasab, watch dolphins, snorkel at Telegraph and Seebi Islands, and enjoy lunch for $53.

“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!”

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2 Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Muscat - Meeting Muscat’s four possible dolphin species
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2 Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Muscat

15.2 Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $49

Watch dolphins in Muscat’s Arabian Sea, cruise Oman’s coast, and learn about local species on this family-friendly two-hour boat tour.

“We went to the place and firstly I didn’t find anyone of the company Nobles Marine and then someone who didn’t speak English well tried to explain something. Later he was calling the “boss” and then this guy told me that the trip was cancellRead more”

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