Duration
Free cancellation
Guided tour
Transfers included
Hotel pickup
Meals included
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
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Cruise along Musandam’s dramatic fjord-like coast on a traditional dhow, with 5 hours of sailing, swimming, snorkeling, and scenic views.
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Spot marine life, snorkel near rocky coves, try handline fishing, or take a banana boat ride—all with gear, life jackets, and crew guidance.
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Refuel onboard with a buffet lunch and unlimited soft drinks, served on the shaded deck as the boat gently drifts past limestone cliffs.
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Choose between shared or private hotel transfers from Dubai, with all border formalities arranged for a seamless day trip.
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Fun fact: Musandam is often called the "Norway of Arabia" for its rugged khors—narrow inlets carved by the sea into the Arabian coastline.
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5-hour Musandam Dhow cruise departing from Dibba harbor
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Buffet lunch with refreshments
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Banana boat ride
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Fishing & swimming with life jackets
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Snorkeling with equipment
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Border pass and other formalities
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Complimentary Local's Pocket Guide to Dubai (money-saving hacks, detailed itineraries, best of Dubai & more)
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Hotel transfers (based on selected option)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Escape the buzz of Dubai for a day and cruise through Musandam’s peaceful fjords, swim in clear waters, and enjoy a full buffet lunch on a traditional dhow.
Getting started
Begin your journey with a hotel pickup from Dubai (based on selected transfer option). Keep your passport ready for border control—Omani visa formalities are arranged for you in advance. After a 2-hour scenic drive past the Hajar Mountains and coastal views, you’ll arrive at Dibba harbor, where your dhow cruise begins.
What to expect
Step aboard a double-deck wooden dhow, styled in traditional Omani design, and sail into the calm waters of Musandam.
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Khor Sham: Cruise through this iconic fjord, known for its steep limestone cliffs and quiet coves.
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Snorkeling & swimming: Stop in sheltered bays where you can snorkel, swim, or float with life jackets—all equipment is provided.
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Banana boat ride & fishing: Try a short banana boat ride or join a handline fishing session from the dhow.
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Lunch & relaxation: Enjoy a buffet lunch served onboard with soft drinks and fresh fruit. Relax on deck as the boat drifts past coastal villages and rocky inlets.
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Dolphin spotting: Keep an eye out for playful dolphins often seen swimming alongside the dhow.
Extras
- Transfers: Choose between shared or private return transfers from Dubai.
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What to bring
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A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
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Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, change of clothes, towel, swimwear, fishing equipment.
Additional information
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If you do not opt for hotel pick up and drop off, you must meet your tour guide at the Dibba Al Hisn Border Check point, Corniche St, Dibba, Oman.
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If you choose to be picked up and dropped off at your hotel, the experience will begin and end at your place of stay. It takes 2 hours to reach Musandam from Dubai.
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Please note that both UAE Residents and those holding a Tourist Visa must send a copy of their passport prior to their tour in order to get their Border Pass processed, without which guests cannot cross the Dibba checkpoint.
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The border pass, once processed, will remain at the Dibba checkpoint and will only serve for the corresponding valid passport.
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The total duration of the cruise is 5 hours. You will be picked up from your residence in Dubai at 6:30am.
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The drive from the hotel to Musandam, which takes 1.5 to 2 hours each way, is not included in the cruise's duration.
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How to Redeem Your Tickets
You will receive your Musandam dhow tour voucher via email shortly. Ensure you take a print out of your voucher. On the day of your experience, present your voucher to the tour operator who will come to pick you up at your hotel in a luxury coach or at Dibba Al Hisn Border Check point, if you have not chosen the pick-up and drop-off option.
Validity
These tickets are valid only for the date and time of booking.
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