An overnight sailing adventure on a traditional Omani "dhow" boat, where you will be able to view dolphins, snorkel, dine on freshly prepared local cuisine and sleep whilst floating out on the water.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 days
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Khasab Hotels Khasab Airport Khasab harbor ( In front of the port gate)
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Sail on a traditional Omani dhow
- View dolphins swimming in their natural habitat
- Spend the night floating relaxingly out at sea
- Enjoy a traditional lunch, dinner and breakfast out on the ocean
Full description
After being collected from your accommodation in Khasab, you will make your way to meet your "dhow" for a full-day cruise. From here you will cruise to the Khourshem Fjords, where beautiful, calm, waters surrounded by fabulous mountains and white sandy beaches can be found.
You will have the opportunity to explore small fishing villages, as well as the famous Telegraph Island and Seebi Island. You can enjoy watching dolphins swimming alongside the dhow during the journey, and you will stop for swimming and snorkeling in the clear, enticing water. Soft drinks, water, juices, fruits, tea/coffee, lunch, a BBQ dinner and breakfast will all be served on board.
Enjoy an amazing traditional Omani dhow cruise, where you can spend the night sleeping on a traditional Omani dhow. The dhows are fully laid out with comfortable cushions and carpets, and mattresses and blankets will also be provided. After disembarking the dhow the following day, you will be safely returned to your Khasab accommodation.
Includes
- Entrance fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- National park fees
- Bottled water
- Admission ticket
- Driver
- Hotel/port pick-up and drop off
- Round-trip private transfer
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Lunch
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Important information
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide at an extra charge
- Not recommended for participants with back problems
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair