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Escape the ordinary and sail into the extraordinary with Khasab Musandam Tours, a Musandam overnight dhow cruise journey through the legendary fjords of Oman, reserved entirely for you and your group. Unlike shared trips, this is a private experience: your vessel, your schedule, your pace, and your own set of memories.
Departing from Khasab harbor and winding through the dramatic limestone cliffs of the “Norway of Arabia,” this exclusive overnight cruise lets you fall asleep under a canopy of stars on the calm waters of Khor Ash Sham, and wake to a sunrise that stays with you long after the trip ends. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, traveling with family, or simply after a quiet escape, our Musandam dhow cruise overnight package delivers a genuine combination of adventure, privacy, and authentic Omani hospitality.
The Overnight Private Dhow Cruise Musandam is an exclusive, fully chartered boat experience across the spectacular waterways of Khasab, Oman. Your group has the entire traditional Omani dhow to yourselves no strangers, no shared decks, no compromise on comfort or privacy.
The journey spans a full 24+ hours, beginning the morning of day one and concluding the following morning. You will cruise through Khasab’s iconic fjords, stop at historically rich Telegraph Island, swim in the turquoise shallows of Seebi Island, watch wild dolphins leap alongside the bow, and spend the night anchored in the serene shelter of Khor Sham, one of the most beautiful inlets in the entire Musandam Peninsula.
From Dubai, the private dhow cruise Dubai package includes optional round-trip transfers, making the entire experience seamless from the moment you step out of your accommodation.
📍 Location: Khasab, Musandam — Sultanate of Oman
⏱ Duration: Overnight (approx. 24 hours)
🛥 Vessel: Private Traditional Omani Dhow — exclusively for your group
👥 Group Size: Fully private — customisable for couples, families & large groups
🌅 Departure: 10:00 AM from Khasab Port (Dubai pickup available from 06:00 AM)
🌙 Return: 09:30 AM the following morning
🐬 Key Activities: Dolphin watching, snorkelling, swimming, stargazing, BBQ dinner, fishing
🍽 Meals Included: Lunch, BBQ dinner, and breakfast.
Experience a fully private dhow cruise Musandam overnight with Khasab Musandam Tours, an exclusive journey through the fjords, reserved entirely for your group from departure to return.
| 06:00 AM | Optional Dubai pickup: Your private transfer departs for Khasab, Musandam via the UAE–Oman border crossing. |
| 09:30 AM | Arrival & meet/greet at the Khasab Musandam Tours office. Welcome by your dedicated crew, safety briefing, and equipment check. |
| 10:00 AM | Departure from Khasab Port into the fjords, with fresh fruit and beverages served as you take in the scenery. |
| 11:00 AM | Dolphin watching: Cruise through waters where spinner and humpback dolphins are frequently spotted riding the bow wake. |
| 12:00 PM | Telegraph Island stop for snorkeling and swimming, with a look at the 19th-century British telegraph station ruins. |
| 01:00 PM | Onboard lunch: Grilled chicken, fried rice, hummus, salad, khubz bread, and fresh fruit. |
| 02:00 PM | Seebi Island: A second snorkeling and swimming stop, with clear water and colorful coral reefs. |
| 05:00 PM | Sunset sailing: Relaxed time on deck as the dhow glides through the golden-hour light of the fjords. |
| 07:30 PM | BBQ dinner: Chicken tikka, grilled fish, kebabs, rice, salad, bread, soft drinks, and Omani qahwa. |
| 09:00 PM | Overnight anchoring in a sheltered fjord cove, with minimal light pollution for stargazing. |
| 06:30 AM | Sunrise over the fjords, with tea, coffee, and fresh juice served on deck. |
| 07:30 AM | Onboard breakfast: boiled eggs, yoghurt, jams, bread, cereals, tea, coffee, and juice. |
| 08:30 AM | A final swim, kayak, or quiet moment on the calm morning water. |
| 09:30 AM | Return to Khasab Port, with your Dubai drop-off transfer departing shortly after arrival. |
Included Not Included
| ✓ Exclusive private dhow for your group | ✗ Oman visit visa (payable at border) |
| ✓ Onboard lunch, BBQ dinner & breakfast | ✗ UAE exit fee |
| ✓ Unlimited soft drinks, water, tea & coffee | ✗ Optional Dubai round-trip transfer (add-on) |
| ✓ Fresh seasonal fruit throughout the trip | ✗ Personal travel insurance |
| ✓ Snorkeling gear & life jackets for all guests | ✗ Any extra services beyond inclusions |
| ✓ Towels, handwash & tissue on board | |
| ✓ Toilet & shower facilities on the dhow | |
| ✓ Professional private guide & experienced crew | |
| ✓ Music & entertainment on deck | |
| ✓ Stargazing & overnight anchoring in the fjords |
When you book a private Musandam boat trip overnight with Khasab Musandam Tours, you’re not just booking a boat; you’re booking exclusivity, flexibility, and a genuinely personalized experience. Here’s why so many guests choose private over shared:
Khasab is the gateway to one of the world’s most extraordinary natural destinations. Sitting at the northern tip of the Musandam Peninsula, an Omani exclave surrounded on three sides by the UAE, Khasab is just under four hours from Dubai, making it one of the more accessible weekend escapes in the region.
The peninsula is known for its dramatic fjords: limestone cliffs that plunge straight into the turquoise waters of the Strait of Hormuz, an otherworldly landscape that earned the region its nickname, the “Norway of Arabia.” Musandam combines the raw grandeur of a mountainous coastline with the calm of sheltered, crystal-clear inlets, a mix found nowhere else in the Gulf.
The waters around Khasab are rich with marine life, including spinner dolphins, humpback dolphins, sea turtles, and coral reef fish. For anyone experiencing a Musandam boat trip overnight for the first time, the combination of dramatic geology, marine life, and near-total quiet is genuinely breathtaking.
Khasab is roughly four hours by road from Dubai. The route runs through Ras Al Khaimah and across the UAE–Oman border at the Tibat crossing. Guests booking a Khasab overnight tour with us can add an optional round-trip transfer in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, with an experienced driver who handles the border crossing on your behalf.
The ideal season for a Khasab overnight tour is October through April, when temperatures sit around 20–30°C, and the water stays calm. Summer months (May–September) can push past 40°C and the open waters can be choppier, though trips still run with the right precautions in place.
The entire dhow is exclusively reserved for your group; no other guests or strangers. You have full control of the experience, deck space, meals, and schedule.
Our traditional Omani dhows can accommodate groups ranging from 2 to 40+ guests depending on the vessel. Contact us to confirm availability for your group size.
Absolutely. Our private charter is ideal for families with children of all ages. Life jackets are provided for all guests, and our crew is trained in water safety. Children under 4 years join free of charge, and aged 5–9 at half price.
Yes. With advance notice, we can arrange personalised menus, birthday cakes, anniversary decorations, and adjusted itineraries to make your special occasion truly memorable.
Cancellations are non-refundable; however, your deposit can be carried forward for a future booking. We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weekend and holiday dates.
The Dubai round-trip transfer is an optional add-on available at an additional charge. Our driver handles the full border crossing process, making your journey from Dubai to Khasab completely hassle-free.
Ready for the most extraordinary night you will spend in the UAE or Oman? Your exclusive private dhow cruise Musandam is waiting. Whether you are planning a romantic escape, a family adventure, or a group celebration under the stars of Khasab, we are here to make it perfect.
Contact Khasab Musandam Tours today to check availability, confirm your group size, and secure your private dhow. Dates fill up fast — especially weekends and public holidays.
📞 Call / WhatsApp: +968 9355 2547
✉ Email: booking@khasabmusandamtours.com
🌐 Book Online: khasabmusandamtours.com
Dubai Pickup - 06:00 AM: Musandam traditional cruise starts from picking you up from Dubai and driving to Khasab Musandam Oman if you booked the transport as well.
Meet & Greet - 09:30 AM:We expect all participants to reach our office Khasab Musandam Tours by 09:30 am. If you are coming from Dubai, please make sure you leave early as it will take around 3.5 hours from Dubai to Khasab, Musandam Oman.
Boat Departure - 10:00 AM: To enjoy the Musandam diving trip, it is very important to have perfect diving equipment. As soon as you arrive we will leave for diving equipment checking and make sure all divers get comfortable diving gear.
Dolphin Watching - 11:00 AM: Dolphin watching is the most adventurous activity in the Musandam traditional cruise. There are major chances that you will see them but it is not guaranteed.
Telegraph Island - 12:00 PM: Our boat will historical Telegraph Island and will have the first stop for snorkeling and swimming. Telegraph Island is one of the best places for swimming.
Lunch Time - 01:00 PM: Lunch will be served on the boat that may include fried chicken, fried rice, salad, Khubz (Arabic Bread), Hummus, fruits, and soft drinks.
Seebi Island - 02:00PM: As we served lunch on the boat, will sail towards the Seebi Island and reach there by 03:00 PM. You will have another opportunity for snorkeling and swimming.
BBQ Dinner - 07:00 PM: BBQ dinner will be served on the boat around 07:30 pm that may include chicken tikka, grilled fish, chicken kebab, fried rice, Khubz (Arabic bread), hummus, salad, soft drinks, fruits, and plain water.
Breakfast - 07:30 PM: Our staff will serve you breakfast on the boat that may include boiled eggs, yogurt, jams, bread, coffee, tea, bottled juices, plain water, and soft drinks.
Khasab Arrival - 09:30 PM: traditional Khasab Musandam cruise will come to an end by 09:30 am and we will touch the Khasab Musandam dhow port. If you have booked transport, we will drop you back as well.
Everyone coming from UAE is supposed to have Oman visit visa that can be applied online at https://evisa.rop.gov.om/ or on the border as well. If you are planning to get the Oman visit on arrival from the border, you must comply with the below details:
Passport Validity: Everybody must carry an original passport valid for more than 90 days from the travel date.
Oman Visit Visa: It will be 35 AED for each UAE exit fee and 5 OMR for Oman visit visas applied on arrival from the border.
Visa Validity: If a UAE resident, then the visa must be valid for more than 90 days from the travel date.
Sponsored Visa: If you have a sponsored (dependent) visa, the sponsor must be traveling along.
Eligibility: All professions for UAE residents are not eligible for an arrival visa. Contact us to check your visa eligibility.
UAE Single Entry Visa: UAE single entry visa holders are not allowed because their UAE visas get canceled while exiting UAE.
Car Ownership: You must carry a vehicle registration card (Mulika to cross the border.
Car Insurance: If you don’t have one, you can buy it from the border. (around 100 AED)
Rented Car: If you have a rented car, you must get a NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the Car Rental Company to cross the borders.
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Musandam Khasab dhow cruise tour brings you an opportunity to explore the “Norway Of Arabia”. Turquoise waters, pristine marine life, dolphins, historical Islands, and exploring Musandam fjords, is part of the adventurous full-day Khasab dhow cruise trip.
