Ready to book an epic dolphin watching tour in Muscat?
You’ve landed on the right article, as you’re about to discover the absolute best dolphin watching tours in Muscat, Oman. This way you’ll make sure to skip the tourist traps and have an incredible experience for you and your travel company.
Don’t have time to go through all of these different tours on this list? No need to worry! The absolute best tour in my opinion is the Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching. It has about 198 stellar reviews so you can’t go wrong with it!
Oman is known for its incredible turquoise water and incredible sea life experiences. If you’d rather explore all of your options you’ll find a couple more tours a little further below in this article. But all of them can count on a nearly 5-star rating.
So without further ado, let’s get to the list of the best dolphin watching tours in Muscat, so you can book that tour already!

The 4 Best Dolphin Watching Tours In Muscat, Oman
The 4 Best Dolphin Watching Tours In Muscat – Comparison Table
TOUR | RATING | DURATION | PRICE |
Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching | 5 ⭐️ | 4-5 hours | From €95 |
Dolphin Watching | 4.5 ⭐️ | 2 hours | From €50 |
Khasab Musandam Dhow Cruise To Musandam Fjords | 5 ⭐️ | 6 hours | From €47 |
Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling | 5 ⭐️ | 3 hours | From €81 |

The 4 Best Dolphin Watching Tours In Muscat
1. Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching
⭐️ RATING 5 out of 5 stars ⏳TOUR LENGTH: 4 to 5 hours 🐬 BOOK NOW
Rated as one of the best dolphin watching tours from Muscat, the Snorkeling at Dimaniyat Islands and Dolphin Watching, is definitely one tour in Muscat that you shouldn’t miss!
The tour starts with a private transportation pick up from your hotel and will bring you to the harbor in Muscat. From there local experts will know exactly where to go to spot dolphins, sea turtles and whale sharks.
To help you boost your marine life-spotting opportunities, snorkeling gear rental is included, so you can hop off the boat and explore the underwater world, as well as enjoying sightings from the deck.
To help you boost your marine life-spotting opportunities, snorkeling gear rental is included, so you can hop off the boat and explore the underwater world, as well as enjoying sightings from the deck.
Dimaniyat Islands are a unique natural reserve located in Wilayat Al-Seeb spread over 250 acres of sea, rich in natural heritage, incredible coral reefs of varying kinds, unique and rare sea life. With crystal clear waters, endless rare sites and wondrous creatures it is nothing short of a heaven for snorkelers, divers and campers alike. An unforgettable experience to remember for a lifetime.
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2. Dolphin Watching
⭐️ RATING 4.5 out of 5 stars. ⏳TOUR LENGTH: 2 hours 🐬 BOOK NOW
This is the ideal Dolphin Watching tour for you if you’re a little short on time. This 2 hour dolphin watching tour from Muscat will take you straight to where all of the dolphins are that morning.
The local captain knows exactly where to take you and chances of sighting a lot of dolphins throughout the entire year are very high.
As an added bonus you’ll also get to enjoy a scenic tour of the coastline.
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3. Khasab Musandam Dhow Cruise To Musandam Fjords
⭐️ RATING 5 out of 5 stars ⏳TOUR LENGTH: 6 hours 🐬 BOOK NOW
A Dhow cruise takes place on an authentic Omani boat and takes you out on the water for a unique dolphin watching experience in Muscat.
The tour leaves from the Khasab Cruise Terminal at 10am, so make sure that you arrive on time. If you’re not able to get there yourself, good news, cause they also offer hotel pick-up service.
Besides racing with dolphins and snorkling in the water you’ll also enjoy a traditional Omani lunch on board.
Afterwards you’ll go swimming at another beautiful island before making your way back to the Cruise Terminal.
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4. Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling
⭐️ RATING 5 out of 5 stars ⏳TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours 🐬 BOOK NOW
Another excellent dolphin watching and snorkeling tour if you’re a little short on time. But compared to number 2 on this list this tour also includes snorkeling.
Another important feature about this dolphin watching tour from Muscat is that it’s wheelchair accessible.
You’ll join a maximum of 15 participants on a boat tour and you’ll head straight to the best dolphin sighting spots. And afterwards you’ll head to one of the best spots in Muscat to go snorkeling.
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