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Our 15 Best Oman Dolphin Watching Tours

42 tours  ·  from $28 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 oman dolphin watching tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling - Pickup, port transfer, and the first few minutes
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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise, Dolphin Watching, & Snorkeling

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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Muscat: Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion - Starting at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha near Al Bustan Palace
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Muscat: Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Excursion

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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Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching - Guides can shape the whole morning
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Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching

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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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour - Leaving from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

4.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 332 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

Cruise from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha with Nobles Marine Tours for two hours of dolphin watching along Muscat’s coast. You may see Risso’s, bottlenose, spinner, or long-beaked common dolphins, plus turtles and other sea life. Guides such as Sufyan and Sabbir lead the trip, with water, juice, life jackets, and optional pickup included.

“This was a lovely experience. Our tour guide was very good and we seen lots of pods of Dolphins. The pick up service was very reliable with pick up and drop off.”

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Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour - A practical look at the four-hour schedule
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

5.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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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching - Cruising through Musandam’s fjords
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Khasab: Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching

6.Half-Day Dhow Cruise with Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 189 reviews · 3h 30m · from $37

Set out from Khasab by traditionally decorated dhow for a 210-minute cruise through Musandam’s fjords. You’ll pass fishing villages, watch for humpback and bottlenose dolphins, and stop at Telegraph Island for swimming. Fruit, cold drinks, tea, coffee, towels, and life vests are supplied. Snorkeling gear is not included.

“Super, Tour, wenig Leute auf dem Boot. Getränke und Obst frei, frisch und kalt.”

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Khasab: Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - What the dhow ride feels like
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Khasab: Dolphin Watching Day Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

7.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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From UAE: Musandam Khasab Dolphin Watching Trip with Lunch - The early road from the UAE to Khasab
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From UAE: Musandam Khasab Dolphin Watching Trip with Lunch

8.From UAE: Musandam Khasab Dolphin Watching Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 173 reviews · 1 day · from $140

Travel from Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, or Ras Al Khaimah to Khasab for a full-day Omani dhow cruise through Khor Sham Fjord. You’ll look for wild dolphins, stop at Telegraph Island and Sibi Island to swim and snorkel, and eat a buffet lunch on board. Captain Havshat has earned special praise for his friendly, careful service.

“The best cruise ever, thank you! Friendly and nice guides, excellent food & service. And the dolphins, wow! Thank you❤️”

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Khasab: Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins - Dolphin watching along the fjord
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Khasab: Khor Sham Half-Day Cruise with Snorkeling & Dolphins

9.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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Oman Dolphin Watching Tours - Finding spinner, bottlenose, and common dolphins
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10.Oman Dolphin Watching Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $52

Set out from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha at 10:00 am for a two-hour dolphin-watching trip along Muscat’s coast. Captains such as Bilal, Talib, and Mahmood may find spinner, bottlenose, or common dolphins, then point out coastal sights. Water, soft drinks, fees, and lifejackets are included.

“I would definitely recommend this trip with captain Bilal. He was so friendly and we saw so many dolphins. He truly made the experience enjoyable and after chasing some dolphins, he gave us a tour of the coast. Don't skip out on this tour with Captain Bilal 🐬”

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Experience Dolphin watching and snorkeling in Muscat - The first part of the morning is dolphin watching
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Experience Dolphin watching and snorkeling in Muscat

11.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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Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling - Watching dolphins in open water
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Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling

12.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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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide - Searching for dolphins in Muscat’s coastal waters
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Muscat: Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide

13.Dolphin Watching Boat Trip with Snacks & Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $60

Set out from Marina Bandar al Rowdha for a two-hour dolphin-watching cruise along Muscat’s coast. Your licensed captain and local guide explain the sea life as you search for dolphins near Arch Rock and Bustan Palace. Hotel pickup, snacks, soft drinks, water, and life jackets are included. Early departures help beat the heat.

“Excellent trip out to sea. Well organised. Good clean boat. Hundreds of dolphins all around. Tour along the coastline. Drinks and snacks provided.”

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Khasab: Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling - The first hour: cliffs, coves, and open water
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Khasab: Dhow Cruise with Lunch, Dolphin Watching& Snorkeling

14.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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2 Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Muscat - A respectful way to watch wildlife
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15.2 Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Muscat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $49

Join Nobles Marine Tour at 10:00 am in Muscat for a two-hour dolphin-watching cruise. Your guide will look for Risso’s, bottlenose, spinner, and long-beaked common dolphins while showing you the coast. The tour runs with groups of up to 25 and returns to the starting point.

“Excellent trip, guys were very professional and attentive. Saw plenty of dolphins and a nice tour of the muscat coast. Highly recommend”

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