Dolphin Watching Tour Muscat: Spinner & Bottlenose Dolphins

Two hours on the water with playful dolphins and 24 other species in the Muscat Sea

A 2-hour dolphin watching tour in Muscat puts you on a boat in the local sea to watch spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Risso dolphins and 21 other species that inhabit the area. Juice and water are served on board. The tour is wheelchair accessible and welcomes children from age 1, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin watching tour in Muscat

• Board boat in Muscat
• Watch spinner dolphins
• Spot bottlenose dolphins
• See Risso dolphins
• Observe other local dolphins
• Look for whale sharks
• Return to shore

The experience

You board the boat in Muscat and head into the sea where dolphins are habituated to boats in this area. The water around Muscat holds rich marine life, and the playful dolphins surface at sight throughout the tour. Spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and Risso dolphins are the most commonly seen species, though the operator notes 21 others live locally. On some departures, whale sharks drift through the same waters.

The tour runs 2 hours. Juice bottles and water are served on board. All areas of the boat are wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller or sit on an adult's lap. Public transportation options are available near the departure point.

What’s included

• Juice and water served on board.
• 2-hour tour in Muscat's dolphin-rich waters.
• access to watch spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Risso dolphins and 24 other local marine species.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Senior (71 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 20

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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Coral Ocean Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you have two hours free and prefer watching dolphins from a boat rather than joining a land-based tour. The departure is fixed and you'll be on the water where sightings happen.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

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 dolphin species will I see on the Muscat dolphin watching tour?

Spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and Risso dolphins are the most commonly seen species on the tour. The operator notes 24 other species inhabit the local waters, and whale sharks sometimes appear in the same area.

How long is the dolphin watching tour in Muscat?

The tour lasts 2 hours on the water.

What is included in the dolphin watching tour price?

Juice bottles and water bottles are served on board during the tour.

Is the dolphin watching tour accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the boat is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are accessible to wheelchair users.