Our 15 Best Dolphin and Snorkeling Trips in Oman

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

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

Spend about 3.5 hours aboard a decorated Omani dhow in Khasab’s fjords. Guides such as Sohel, Opu, and Captain Jash lead dolphin watching, swimming, and snorkeling stops, with gear, water, fruit, tea, and coffee included. Hotel and cruise-terminal pickup in Khasab is provided.

“Wonderful, everything was amazing, we saw a lot of dolphins and tried Arabic coffee, water and refreshment always available! Thank you Syed and crew!”

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2.Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

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

Meet at Khasab Port for a six-hour dhow cruise through Khor Ash Sham. Swim and snorkel at Telegraph Island and Sibi Island, watch for dolphins, and enjoy buffet lunch, fruit, Arabic coffee, tea, juice, and soft drinks. Guides speak English, Hindi, Arabic, and Malayalam.

“The activity was amazing, landscape are very nice and guide are so nice, providing many information along the trip!”

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

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

Join guide Jithu and the crew of Arab Expedition Tourism LLC for a four-hour dhow cruise from Khasab into Khor Sham. You will watch for wild dolphins, stop near Telegraph Island for about 40 minutes of swimming and snorkeling, and receive life jackets, equipment, fruit, dates, water, and soft drinks.

“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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7.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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8.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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9.Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling

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

Spend six hours aboard a traditional shared dhow in Musandam, with dolphin watching, swimming, snorkeling, a buffet lunch, and drinks included. Guides such as Sohel and Anoor have been praised for attentive service and clear explanations. Khasab and cruise-terminal pickup is free, while UAE transfers cost extra and border charges are not included.

“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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10.Khasab Full Day Dhow Cruise With Enjoying Snorkeling, Lunch & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $44

Join a six-hour dhow cruise from Khasab at 10:00 am for dolphin watching, fjord views, village sightings, snorkeling, swimming, and a buffet lunch. Arabian Musandam Tours supplies towels, life vests, drinks, fruit, Arabic coffee, and snorkeling gear. The boat holds up to 25 people and returns to the meeting point.

“Peaceful boat ride, wonderful guides, gorgeous views, fabulous food, and lots of dolphins. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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11.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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12.Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching Tour

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

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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13.4-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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14.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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15.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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