Where to Go: the 4 Best Dolphin and Snorkeling Trips in Muscat

1.Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 388 reviews · 3 hours · from $52Our pick

Join Sidab Sea Tours from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha for a three-hour dolphin-watching and snorkeling trip. Captain Faisal, Masoom, Shakir, or Khalid may lead your boat, depending on the day. Expect a search for dolphins, a sheltered snorkeling stop with coral, turtles, and colorful fish, plus water, soft drinks, snacks, and optional hotel pickup.

“Great communication, well organised transport. Boat was stocked with complimentary refreshments & wasn’t too busy so we had space to sit and relax. We did see dolphins briefly and were then taken across to an excellent snorkeling spot to swim with fish and turtles. All equipment provided, would absolutely recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

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

From Seeb Port, you’ll take a 4 to 5-hour boat trip to Oman’s Dimaniyat Islands with snorkeling gear, snacks, drinks, and local guides such as Fahad, Fayad, Mazin, or Captain Yaseen. Expect turtles, reef fish, and possible sharks or dolphins, with a photo stop near Al Alam Palace on the return.

“Awesome! Swimming with whale sharks and loads of turtles on a beautiful day in a quiet part of the world. Good value for money and had a wonderful time.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

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

Spend four hours exploring Muscat’s coast, with a minivan transfer, a dolphin-watching cruise, and snorkeling near Bandar Khiran Bay. You may see spinner, bottlenose, and common dolphins, then swim among turtles and fish. The tour includes equipment, bottled water, transfers, and an English-speaking guide. Dolphin encounters are for watching, not swimming.

“It was a unique experience. We saw so many dolphins and got to snorkel for one hour. The guide was very friendly! Would definitely recommend for families, there were kids aged 3-11 with us that thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Experience Dolphin watching and snorkeling in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $58

Join Sidab Sea Tours at 9:45 am for a three-hour boat trip along Muscat’s coast. Look for bottlenose, common, spinner, and Risso’s dolphins, then snorkel near coral beds with provided life jackets and flippers. Hotel pickup may be available, and the group is limited to 20 people.

“Very impressive trip. Friendly staffs and nice atmosphere. We had seen lots of dolphins, some turtles and plenty fish. My son really enjoyed snorkelling.”

Check availability →Read our full review