Khasab dhow cruise through the Musandam fjords
Khasab, Musandam
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ExploreMusandam'sfjords & mountains

Twelve dhow cruises, mountain safaris and water-sport tours run direct from Khasab Port by a local operator. Half-day, full-day, overnight, private charter — book the trip that fits your day.

Dhow cruises

Our dhow cruises from Khasab

We run four dhows — Al-Salam, Al-Khaleej, Al-Marwa and Al-Badiya — on routes into Khor Sham, around Telegraph and Seebi islands, and on overnight anchoring in the lee of the fjord.

Mountain safaris

Jebel Harim 4x4 & mountain safaris

Half-day and full-day 4x4 routes into the Musandam mountains — Sayh Plateau, Jebel Harim viewpoint, Khor Najd, and the Bedouin villages. Run by our Khasab-born drivers.

Water sports

Snorkelling, diving, kayaking & speedboats

Guided snorkelling at Telegraph and Seebi, PADI dive trips to Musandam's coral walls, stable sea-kayak routes in the inner fjords, and our two Yamaha RIBs for private speedboat charters.

Private charters

Private dhow & speedboat charters

Hire a dhow or a RIB for your group only. Pick the route, the menu, the swimming stops, and the timing. Honeymoons, family reunions, corporate days, surprise proposals.

Tour comparison

Pick a tour by the numbers

At-a-glance look at the four tours most of our guests book first — duration, best-for and the starting price. Use this as a starting point.

TourDurationFrom
Full-day dhow cruise from Khasab6 hours (10:00 – 16:00)20 OMRDetails
Half-day dhow cruise from Khasab3.5 hours (09:30–13:00 or 13:30–17:00)12 OMRDetails
Overnight dhow cruise in Khor Sham24 hours (09:30 – 10:00 next day)50 OMRDetails
Sunset dhow cruise from Khasab3 hours (16:00 – 19:00 winter / 17:00 – 20:00 summer)15 OMRDetails
Where you're leaving from

Khasab tours from each UAE city

Pickup, drive time, and border procedure from every major UAE city we collect from.

Multi-day itineraries

Packages that bundle tours

Dhow cruise, 4x4 safari, hotel night, and border paperwork — bundled and discounted.

Knowledge base

Khasab tours — FAQs

Everything you need to know before you book.

What is the best dhow cruise from Khasab?
The full-day dhow cruise to Khor Sham is the one most of our guests book first. Six hours, two swim stops (Telegraph Island and Seebi Island), an Omani buffet on board, and a 90%+ chance of seeing dolphins. The half-day is the right pick if you only have a morning or an afternoon in Khasab; the overnight is for travellers who want a night anchored in the fjord.
How likely am I to see dolphins on a Khasab dhow cruise?
On full-day cruises between November and April we see dolphins on roughly 90% of trips, almost always within the first 30 minutes of leaving the harbour. Humpback and bottlenose pods are both common in Khor Sham. Off-season (May to October) the rate drops to about 65% — the dolphins are still there, but they are less playful in the warmer water.
What is included in the price of a dhow cruise?
The dhow charter, life jackets, snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins) in adult and child sizes, soft drinks, water, fresh fruit, karak chai, and — on the full-day and overnight cruises — the on-board Omani buffet lunch. The price does not include the Oman visa (50 AED at the border) or the gratuity for the crew.
Can I charter a private dhow in Musandam?
Yes. We charter the dhows Al-Salam, Al-Khaleej, Al-Marwa and Al-Badiya for private groups from 4 to 35 guests. Pick the route, the timing, and the menu. Private charters are quoted on request, usually within an hour, and run any day of the week subject to boat availability.
Do you pick up from hotels in Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi?
Yes, for any multi-day package. Day-trip dhow cruises depart from Khasab Port — guests meet us there or we arrange a shared or private transfer from the UAE side of the border. The 2-day weekend getaway, 3-day family package, and 4-day honeymoon include door-to-door pickup from any hotel in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah and (with supplement) Abu Dhabi.

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