Dolphin watching tour Muscat: 10 species in Oman waters

Ten dolphin species swim the waters off Muscat's coast.

A guided dolphin watching boat tour from Muscat takes you out for two hours to spot Indian Ocean dolphins, humpback dolphins, spinner dolphins and seven other species that visit Oman's shores in large numbers each year. The boat carries snorkelling equipment, and a live guide speaks English or Arabic. Infants can ride in a pram or specialized seat, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin watching trip in Muscat

• Travel to dolphin watching location
• Observe various dolphin species
• Learn about dolphins' natural habitat

The experience

Dolphins visit the shores of Oman in large numbers each year, and Muscat is one of the prime spots to see them. The boat heads out to sea where you'll watch for Indian Ocean dolphins, Indo-Pacific humpbacks, Russo's dolphins, common bottlenose dolphins, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, pantropical spotted dolphins, striped dolphins, spinner dolphins and long-beaked common dolphins. A live guide in English or Arabic narrates what you're seeing and shares knowledge about these marine mammals as the trip unfolds.

Snorkelling equipment is provided, so you can get in the water if dolphins approach and conditions allow. The two-hour tour is built for all fitness levels, and infants can travel in a pram or specialized seat on board. Public transportation options are available near the departure point, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment.
• a live guide in English or Arabic.
• two hours on the water watching for dolphins in Oman's coastal waters.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bin Majid Tourism

Is this one for you?The tour is shared and guide-led, which means you're watching dolphins as a group rather than steering the boat yourself: a setup that works well if you want to focus on spotting and learning without managing the navigation, and if you're comfortable being around other travelers.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What types of dolphins will I see on the Muscat dolphin watching tour?

The tour targets ten species that visit Oman's waters: Indian Ocean dolphins, Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, Russo's dolphins, common bottlenose dolphins, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, pantropical spotted dolphins, striped dolphins, spinner dolphins and long-beaked common dolphins. Which species appear depends on the season and where the boat finds them.

How long is the dolphin watching boat trip from Muscat?

The tour runs for two hours on the water, including travel time to the dolphin grounds and time spent watching and learning about the animals.

Is snorkelling included on the Muscat dolphin tour?

Snorkelling equipment is provided on board. Whether you enter the water depends on dolphin activity and sea conditions on the day.