Where to Go: the 15 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!”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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5.Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $86

Meet at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha at 9:45 a.m. for a three-hour boat trip with QTours.om. You will search for dolphins, then snorkel in a sheltered Muscat bay with provided gear. Captains including Assad, Bilal, and Khalid have been praised for their care, while some outings have also seen turtles, whales, and colorful fish.

“This was a wonderful way to explore Muscat. We got picked up from our hotel and went straight to the boat. Saw dolphins and also Muscat from the water which was lovely! Snorkelling was great in a little bay with lots of fish. Our driver home was very kind and gave us a tour of the city as well. It was a great day!”

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6.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Activity in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $75

Meet at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha at 9:45 am for a boat trip focused on dolphin watching and snorkeling. Your captain looks for bottlenose, spinner, Risso’s, and common dolphins, then takes you to coral beds where tropical fish and possible sea turtles may appear. Snacks and drinks are included, and the group is limited to 20 people.

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7.Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Best value

Meet Nobles Marine Tours at Office 10 in Marina Bandar Al Rowdha for a three-hour boat trip off Muscat. You will cruise in search of dolphins, swim, and snorkel with provided gear, life jackets, bottled water, and juice. English, Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu support is available.

“Perfect day, perfect place perfect crew. Sightseeing was very nice with very good information. Snorkelling after was in perfect spot. Thanks to everybody.”

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8.4-Hour Snorkeling Tour with Dolphin watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Set out from Muscat for three hours on the water, combining shallow-water snorkeling with dolphin watching. Your English-speaking guide provides equipment, life jackets, water, and snacks, while the crew searches for turtles, reef fish, stingrays, morays, and dolphins. Hotel and port pickup are included, with an extra charge from Al Sieb.

“Eine super organisierte Tour. Wir wurden direkt am Hafentor abgeholt. Der Guide hat sich viel Mühe gegeben uns in Sichtweite der Delfine zu bringen. Das Schnorcheln hat Spaß gemacht. Haben einige Fische gesehen und eine riesige Schildkröte. Das Korallenriff ist aber nicht so schön wie z.B. in Ägypten oder auf den Malediven. Für unseren jüngeren Sohn (so groß wie ein 5 Jähriger) hatte ich einen eigenen Schnorchel und Taucherbrille mit. Die Kosten von 330€ für 4 Personen fand ich im Vergleich zu anderen Touren von Get your guide etwas zu teuer. 280€ fänd ich passender. Ansonsten rundum zufrieden.”

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9.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Cruise Experience in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $75

Meet at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha for a three-hour cruise with Star Of The Sea. You’ll watch for wild dolphins, snorkel in Bander Khairan, and cool off with water and soft drinks. Captains such as Abdul Aziz, Andrew, Ahmed, and Abdul help make the trip friendly and informative.

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10.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour from Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $94

You’ll leave Muscat at 9:30 am for a three-hour boat trip to watch dolphins in the open water, then spend about an hour snorkeling at Bandar Khiran. Your captain identifies spinner, bottlenose, and common dolphins when possible. Gear, bottled water, hotel or port transfers, and national park fees are included.

“An efficiently run tour that worked seamlessly. Alas, no dolphins appeared that day but that wasn’t anybody’s fault. It didn’t matter because there were interesting seabirds to see and the snorkelling was great. Interesting fish and sea turtles. Then back to your hotel without a hitch.”

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11.Dolphin Watch & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7 reviews · 2h 30m · from $82

You’ll ride a speedboat from Marina Bandar Rawda with an Arabic- and English-speaking guide, looking for dolphins in the Gulf of Oman before stopping to snorkel in Bandar Khairan. The trip includes equipment, snacks, juice, and water. Sightings can be excellent, but snorkeling conditions may vary.

“journée que famille ne sera pas prête d'oublier. nous avons vu des dizaines de dauphins à des endroits différents. certains sautaient hors de l'eau pour notre plus grand plaisir. Après notre guide et pilote nous a emmené dans un coin magique où nous avons pu plonger au milieu de tortues marines entourées de centaines de poissons aux multiples couleurs. Un grand merci à Zeena la responsable de l'agence GLOBAL SCUBA pour cette magnifique journée et sa gentillesse que nous ne sommes pas prêts d'oublier.”

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12.3 Hour Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching Experience in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $75

You’ll spend about three hours on Muscat’s coast with Nobles Marine Tour, combining dolphin watching and guided snorkeling. Certified instructors provide masks, fins, and snorkels for all skill levels. Captain Sapir is named in one account as a friendly, capable skipper. Dolphin and turtle sightings are possible, but never guaranteed.

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13.Sea Wonders Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $65

Set out from Muscat at 10:00 a.m. with Royal Blue Marine Tourism for dolphin watching and snorkeling in the Arabian Sea. The crew, including captains such as Pasindu and Marzhar, provides equipment, life jackets, water, and juice. Expect a shaded boat, toilets, coastal views, and a group of up to 28 people.

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14.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Travel from your Muscat hotel to Bandar Al Rowdha Marina, then spend about three hours on a shared motorboat watching wild dolphins and snorkeling along Oman’s rocky coast. Soft drinks and shared transfers are included. Whale sightings are possible, but never guaranteed. No tour guide is included.

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15.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

From Marina Bandar Al Rowdha, you’ll cruise Muscat’s coast in search of dolphins, then stop for about an hour of snorkeling among fish and coral. English and Arabic guides lead the trip, with water, soft drinks, snacks, gear, and life jackets included. Captain Khaled has been praised for choosing a fine snorkeling spot.

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