Private dhow charter from Khasab — your boat, your route, your day

A private dhow charter is the right pick when the standard 35-guest shared cruise does not work for you — a multi-generational family, a honeymoon couple, a small corporate retreat, or a group of friends who want the boat to themselves.

We have two boats that work for private charters: Al-Salam (35 guests, 22 m, our largest, best for 15–35 guests) and Al-Khaleej (25 guests, 18 m, our prettiest, best for 8–20 guests). Both are traditional Omani dhows, both have shaded lower decks, carpeted cushions, life jackets for every guest, and on-board washrooms. We can also charter Al-Marwa (18 guests, 15 m) for small parties up to 12.

A private charter is yours for the day. You pick the route, the menu, the music, the swim stops and the timing. The most popular route is the full Khor Sham circuit with Telegraph Island and Seebi Island; the most popular customisation is a sunset return rather than a 16:00 return. We can do a full-day, half-day, overnight or multi-day charter.

The menu is yours to design. The standard private-charter menu is grilled fish, grilled chicken, biryani, hummus, salads, fruit, soft drinks. We can do lobster, kingfish, sushi platters or a custom birthday cake for an additional cost — ask us.

A private charter is not the cheapest way to see Musandam, but it is the most flexible. Most of our private guests are returning customers.