Full-day dhow cruise
Per person
AED 643
Base cruise price
Water Experience
Musandam Full-Day Dhow Cruise
A full-day traditional dhow cruise from Abu Dhabi to Musandam with swimming, snorkelling, lunch on board, and scenic coastal views.
Price
AED 643
per person
Best for
- Travellers who want a full-day dhow cruise
- Guests who enjoy swimming and snorkelling
- Visitors looking for a scenic Musandam day
- Small groups planning a water-based outing
- Price
- AED 643 per person
- Minimum Booking
- 8 guests
- Cruise Duration
- 6 hours
- Cruise Time
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Reporting Time
- 9:30 AM
- Cruise Departure
- Khasab Port
Overview
What this experience feels like.
Travel from Abu Dhabi to Musandam for a full-day dhow cruise through the coastal scenery and fjords around Khasab. Spend the day aboard a traditional dhow, with opportunities to swim and snorkel, visit island locations, enjoy lunch on board, and take in the surrounding mountains and fishing villages.
Along the way, there is also a chance to see dolphins swimming near the boat. After returning to Khasab Port in the afternoon, begin the journey back to Abu Dhabi.
Included
What is included in the plan.
Return transportation between Abu Dhabi and Khasab
Full-day dhow cruise from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Breakfast
Lunch on board with rice, fried chicken or fish, hummus, mixed vegetable curry, daal, salad, and khubz
Tea, coffee, soft drinks, juices, water, and fresh fruit
Arabic majlis seating on board
Life jackets
Snorkelling equipment
Swimming and snorkelling stops
On-board toilet and shower facilities
Not included
Pricing
Clear pricing guidance before you enquire.
The cruise is AED 643 per person, with an optional traditional dinner available for AED 77 per person during the return journey.
Traditional dinner
Per person
AED 77
Optional add-on during the return journey after crossing back into the UAE
The optional traditional dinner is charged separately from the base cruise price.
Itinerary
A simple look at how the experience unfolds.
- 1Travel
Travel from Abu Dhabi to Khasab
Leave Abu Dhabi early in the morning and travel to Khasab in Musandam. Arrive at the Khasab Sea Tours office by 9:30 AM for the cruise.
- 2Board
Board the Dhow at Khasab Port
Head to Khasab Port and board the traditional dhow. The cruise departs at 10:00 AM and begins the journey through the Musandam coastline.
- 3Cruise
Cruise Through the Musandam Fjords
Take in the mountainous coastline and pass traditional fishing villages including Khor Shem, Qanaha, and Maqlab.
- 4Wildlife
Look Out for Dolphins
Around 10:30 AM, keep an eye on the water for dolphins that are often seen around the cruise route.
- 5Telegraph Island
Stop Near Telegraph Island
Around 11:30 AM, stop near Telegraph Island for swimming and snorkelling in the clear coastal waters.
- 6Lunch
Lunch on Board
Around 12:30 PM, enjoy lunch aboard the dhow with refreshments served throughout the cruise.
- 7Seebi Island
Continue to Seebi Island
After lunch, continue towards Seebi Island for another opportunity to swim and snorkel.
- 8Return
Return to Khasab Port
Sail back towards Khasab and arrive at the port at approximately 4:00 PM.
- 9Back to Abu Dhabi
Head Back to Abu Dhabi
Begin the return journey to Abu Dhabi after the cruise.
Before You Go
- Arrive at the Khasab Sea Tours office by 9:30 AM
- Bring suitable clothing for swimming and snorkelling
- Bring any personal items you may need during the day
Important Information
- The dhow cruise operates from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Guests should arrive at the Khasab Sea Tours office by 9:30 AM
- A minimum booking of 8 guests applies
- Dolphin sightings are possible but are not guaranteed
- Optional traditional dinner is available for an additional AED 77 per person during the return journey after crossing back into the UAE
- Schedule may be subject to change.
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