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Khasab Dhow Cruise from Dubai: Dolphins, Snorkeling & Lunch

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Free cancellation

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Duration10h

GroupUp to 40

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

A Traditional Dhow Sails Past Dolphins and White Sand Fjords

You board a traditional dhow at Khasab and spend the day sailing past fjords and white sand beaches, watching dolphins surface naturally, snorkeling at Telegraphic Island in clear water, and swimming at Seebi Island. A buffet lunch with coffee and fresh fruit is served on board; snorkeling gear and life jackets are provided. Hotel pickup and return transport from Dubai are included, making it a full-day experience without arranging your own logistics.

10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Drive from Dubai to Khasab
Board traditional Omani Dhow boat
Sail along fjords and mountains
Watch dolphins swimming nearby
Anchor at Telegraphic Island
Swim and snorkel in natural aquarium
Sail to See-bi Island
Relax and rejuvenate on island
Enjoy traditional lunch on board
Drink coffee, tea, and refreshments
Return to disembarkation point
Drive back to Dubai

The Experience

"How long until we see them?" someone asked the crew as we pulled away from the Khasab boarding point, and the answer came faster than expected — within the first hour, dolphins were already breaking the surface alongside the boat. The traditional Omani dhow moves slow enough that you actually watch them, not just glimpse them. The water here is the kind of turquoise that photographs don't quite capture, and the mountains behind the fjords rise up sharp and remote, nothing between you and the rock face but open water and the sound of the sail catching wind.

The day splits into three main stops. Telegraphic Island comes first — you anchor in what feels like a natural aquarium, the water so clear you can see the seabed, and snorkeling gear is already waiting on deck. The crew hands you a life jacket and points you toward the water without fuss. After that, you drift to Seebi Island, where the pace slows completely and you can swim or just float and look at the coastline. Lunch happens somewhere in between, a buffet spread of traditional dishes served on the boat with coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and soft drinks throughout the day. The whole thing takes around ten hours door-to-door from Dubai, which means you leave early and get back in the evening, but the drive out is part of the journey — you watch the landscape change from city to coast to something that feels genuinely remote.

What makes this dhow cruise different from the speedboat version is the pace itself. You're not rushing between stops; you're actually sailing, which means time moves differently. The crew knows the water and the wildlife — they'll point out where dolphins tend to surface, which coves stay calm for swimming, where the snorkeling is best. Hotel transfers are included, so you don't negotiate a taxi at the end of a long day, and the snorkeling kit comes with everything you need. Bring a light layer for the boat ride back; the sun drops fast once you're heading home.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and return transfers from Dubai.
full-day traditional dhow cruise in Khasab waters.
snorkeling at Telegraphic Island with provided gear and life jackets.
swimming at Seebi Island.
sailing among fjords with dolphin watching.
buffet lunch with traditional dishes.
tea, coffee, fresh fruits, soft drinks and water throughout the day.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Golden trip travel and tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full Khasab experience without arranging transport, timing multiple stops, or renting snorkeling gear yourself — the dhow's pace and included transfers mean you show up at your hotel and the rest unfolds on schedule.