Musandam Khasab Tour

12 Hours Round trip from Deira pickup: City Centre Deira metro station Easy pace

Dolphins surfacing alongside traditional dhows in the Musandam fjords off Khasab.

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic full-day journey from Dubai to Musandam Khasab
02 Cruise aboard a traditional dhow through the fjords of Khor Sham
03 Pass Telegraph Island and visit Seebi Island
04 Look out for dolphins commonly seen during the cruise
05 Swim and snorkel in clear waters with equipment provided
06 Enjoy an Oriental lunch served on board
07 Shared transfers from fixed pickup points in Deira and Bur Dubai
08 Border assistance included for the Oman crossing

Spend a full day exploring the dramatic coastline of Musandam, where the Hajar mountains meet the sea and deep rocky inlets create one of the region’s most striking landscapes. After a scenic road journey to Khasab, board a traditional Omani dhow and cruise through the fjords of Khor Sham, passing Telegraph Island and remote beaches along the way.

Keep watch for dolphins that often swim alongside the boat, then enjoy time for swimming and snorkelling in clear water with equipment provided. A tasty Oriental lunch, fruit, tea, soft drinks, and water are served on board, making this a relaxed and rewarding day out for travellers looking to combine scenery, wildlife, and time on the water.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dubai, Khasab

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive to Khasab through the Hajar mountains

The day starts with a long, scenic transfer north into Oman's Musandam governorate, crossing the border at Tibat and running along the coast road beneath the Hajar mountains to the port town of Khasab. Passports are required.

Dhow cruise through the fjords and Telegraph Island

A traditional dhow sails out through the khors - steep-sided inlets carved into bare rock - passing Telegraph Island, where a British telegraph relay station stood in the 1860s. Pods of dolphins commonly escort the boat.

Snorkelling stop and buffet lunch on board

The dhow anchors off a quiet beach for swimming and snorkelling with equipment provided. A buffet lunch, soft drinks, tea and fresh fruit are served on the shaded deck before the sail back to Khasab and the road transfer to Dubai.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Deira pickup: City Centre Deira metro station 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick up Drop from Dubai (Sharing Transfer from fixed Locations - Deira / Bur Dubai)
Border Assistance
Full-day dhow cruise in Musandam Khasab
Dolphin watching During the Cruise
Swimming and snorkeling in the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf
Visit to Telegraphic and Seebi Island
Snorkeling equipment, life jackets, and towels
Tasty Oriental lunch
Limited soft drinks and fruits and Unlimited Water

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses
Visa & Exit Fee

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
This tour crosses into Oman, so a valid original passport is compulsory - not a copy, and not an Emirates ID.
Holders of a single-entry UAE visa cannot cross the border; a multiple-entry visa or your own national passport is required.
Border assistance is provided, but entry is at the discretion of the Omani authorities and some nationalities require a visa arranged in advance, so check your own requirements before booking.
Allow for border formalities in each direction; the total day is around 12 hours door to door.
Transfers are shared and depart from two fixed points, not from your hotel: City Centre Deira metro station in Deira, and Sharaf DG metro station in Bur Dubai - Sharaf DG is the Green Line station that was called Al Fahidi until 2020, so look for Sharaf DG on the metro map.
Confirm which point and what time you are booked for, and arrive early: the coach cannot wait.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses; snorkelling equipment, life jackets and towels are provided on board.
Take something for seasickness if you are prone to it.
Do not book a flight for the same evening.
Note that travel insurance for the Oman leg is your own responsibility.