Musandam Private Dhow Cruise
Book a private dhow in Khasab for a birthday, a team day or a friends and family reunion. Half day or full day, with boats for 15, 30 or 60 guests.
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🚢 Whole Boat Yours, Choose the Size
🚐 Private transport from UAE Available
🔄 Free Cancellation Up to 7 Days
From AED 800 Per Boat
💳 Book Now, Pay Later
Availability
Year Round
Half Day Departure
09:30 am or 01:30 pm
Full Day Departure
10:00 am
Tour Type
Private Charter
Duration
3 or 6 Hours
Meeting Point
Khasab Port
Most cruises in Khasab put you on a boat with twenty other people and a fixed timetable. A private charter means the boat and the crew are working for your group only. The route is the same one everyone sails, Khor Sham, Telegraph Island, the dolphins, but nobody else is on the deck and nothing is on a schedule but yours. Boats run from 15 seats up to 60. Prices are below, so you can work out what your group costs before you message anyone.
Your Options
Choose Your Day
Half Day Private Charter, 3 hours
Departs 09:30 am or 01:30 pm. Runs into Khor Sham, past the fishing villages of Nadafi, Qanaha and Sham, with a stop at Telegraph Island for swimming and snorkeling. Refreshments on board, no lunch. Seebi Island is not on this route. Stop by stop detail is on the Half Day Dhow Cruise page.
Full Day Private Charter, 6 hours
Departs 10:00 am. Same route plus Seebi Island, with a second swimming stop and an Omani lunch cooked on board. Back at Khasab port by late afternoon. Full itinerary is on the Full Day Dhow Cruise page.
Want the boat overnight? Anchored in the fjord, BBQ dinner on deck, breakfast the next morning. That one has its own page: Musandam Overnight Dhow Cruise.
The boat price is fixed. Six guests or fifteen, the 15 guest boat costs the same, so a small group still gets the whole deck.
Not Sure Which Boat Fits?
Before You Book
What’s On Board
✅ What’s Included
✓ The whole boat, no other guests
✓ English and Arabic speaking crew
✓ Snorkeling gear and life jackets
✓ Toilet and shower on board
✓ Carpets, cushions, shaded seating
✓ USB and bluetooth music system
✓ One complimentary kayak
✓ Refreshments and food as priced above
❌ Not Included
✗ Oman visa, AED 50 each, if needed
✗ UAE exit fee, AED 35 per person
✗ Insurance and personal expenses
✗ Anything other than the above list
➕ Add-Ons
🚐 Transport from UAE, priced per group
🚤 Banana boat ride, AED 600 per hour
🚣 Extra kayak, AED 200 per day
🍱 Premium food, priced accordingly
The Difference
What Makes This Tour Different
On a shared cruise the boat leaves when it leaves and comes back when it comes back. Twenty strangers, one timetable, somebody else’s music. A charter changes who the day belongs to. You set the departure, you decide how long to sit at Telegraph Island, and if the kids want another hour in the water, the boat waits.
The other thing worth knowing is that size is a choice here, not a constraint. Four people can take the 15 seat boat and have a deck built for fifteen. A company outing of forty fits on the large dhow without anyone eating standing up. We run our own boats out of Khasab port rather than subcontracting, which is why the prices above are numbers and not “message us for a quote.”
Charters For
Birthdays, Corporate Or Friends And Family
The 30 and 60 seat boats get booked most often for something other than sightseeing. Birthdays, work offsites, family reunions, engagements, school groups. The deck has space to set up, the crew can help you bring a cake or decorations aboard, and the music system takes your phone.
Tell us the occasion when you message and we will suggest the boat and the timing. Sunset lands better on the afternoon half day charter, and groups over thirty are easier to feed on the full day.
Real Stories
What Our Guests Say
Booked an all inclusive Dubai to Musandam day trip, would highly recommend. Great communication from start to finish, picked us up from where we were staying. Assistance provided with border crossing. Dhow boat trip was amazing, seen lots of dolphins, had a wonderful lunch and snorkeled in beautiful turquoise waters. All at a very reasonably priced.
Jennifer Kerrisk - UK
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My friend and I chose to do a day trip from Dubai and this was perfect! we had an amazing experience with the driver and hosts they settled and handled everything for us, including direct hotel pick up and border crossing. We saw dolphins multiple times and got to snorkel at two beautiful Islands. This company is really 10/10 on everything from booking to the tour itself.
Alya Rasyiqah - Singapore
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We had such a great time today on the Musandam trip. Rehan organised everything perfectly. Our taxi driver, Zakeen, was excellent and drove us safely and comfortably. On the boat, Captain Mohar and Kumar were incredible – they took amazing care of us from start to finish. From the fishing to the food, every detail was handled with so much attention and kindness.
Xarius Gander - UK
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FAQs
Musandam Private Dhow Cruise FAQs
How much does it cost to charter a dhow in Khasab?
Half day starts at AED 800 for the 15 seat boat, full day at AED 1,200, plus AED 30 or AED 50 per person for food. The tables above have every size.
How many people fit on the boat?
Three sizes, up to 15, up to 30 and up to 60 guests. Tell us your headcount and we will point you at the right one.
Can we choose our own departure time?
Within reason, yes. Half day charters usually run 09:30 or 01:30, full day at 10:00. Ask if you want something different and we will check the boat.
Is the whole boat really ours?
Yes. No other bookings share the deck, and the crew works only for your group.
Is food included in the price?
The boat price covers the boat. Food is charged per person on top, AED 30 half day and AED 50 full day. Under 4s are free.
Can we bring a cake or decorations?
Yes, for birthdays and similar. Let us know beforehand so the crew can set up.
Do you pick up from UAE?
Not in the boat price, but we run transport from Dubai, Sharjah, RAK and other states as well and can quote it with your booking.
What happens if the sea is rough?
The port makes that call. If a trip is cancelled for weather you move to another date or take a refund with 07 working days.
Still Have Questions?
Before You Travel
Border Requirements
🛂 Documents Validity
✓ Passport: Minimum 3 months validity from travel date.
✓ Emirates ID: UAE residents, minimum 90 days validity. Required for some nationalities.
✓ Multiple passports: If you have multiple passports, bring all at border.
✓ Original documents only, no photocopies accepted.
⛔ Visa Restrictions Full requirements are in our Musandam visa requirements guide.
✗ Single entry visa holders not permitted (some nationalities).
✗ Visa in process, pending status or cancelled not accepted.
✗ Dependent visa holders must be accompanied by their sponsor.
✓ We confirm your visa eligibility at the time of booking.
🚗 Vehicle Requirements
✓ Vehicle registration card (Mulkiya) and owner required at the border.
✓ Car insurance for Oman is required. Available at the border, around 100 AED.
✗ Rented vehicles require a NOC from the rental company to cross the border.
✗ Bank financed or mortgaged vehicles are not allowed to cross the border.
Read our detailed guides on Musandam Trip visa requirement and self drive border crossing
Good To Know
Important Information
About This Tour
🌊 Difficulty, easy, suitable for all ages
📍 Meeting point, Khasab port
🚐 Transport from the UAE available to add
☀️ Runs year round
👥 Boats for 15, 30 or 60 guests
What To Bring
🛂️ Passport (original)
🪪 Emirates ID (UAE residents)
🩳 Swimming clothes
☀️ Sun protection
🎒 Small bag for valuables
No Surprises
Booking and Cancellation
✓ A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking. Without deposit booking cannot be confirmed.
✓ Cancellations made 07 days or more before departure receive a full refund within 7 working days.
✓ Cancellations within 07 days of departure are non-refundable. The deposit cannot be used towards a future booking
✓ Weather cancellations receive a full refund within 7 working days or free reschedule according to available dates.
Weekend departures fill up quickly. Book a few days ahead if you’re planning a Saturday or Sunday trip.
The Whole Boat, Your Group, Your Day
Half day or full day, 15 to 60 guests, confirmed on WhatsApp in minutes.
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