Leave bustling Dubai for the idyllic Musandam Peninsula on this full-day cruise trip. Enjoy the mountain and coastal views as you cross into Oman and head for Khasab on Musandam’s northern coast, known as the ‘Norway of Arabia.’ Then, relax and enjoy the scenery on an unforgettable ‘dhow’ sail boat cruise, drifting by a coastline of rocky peaks, fjord-like inlets and green-blue waters. Look for dolphins, drop anchor at barren Telegraph Island, stop to swim and snorkel, and marvel at the setting over an onboard buffet lunch and unlimited sodas.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Use of onboard snorkeling equipment and towels
✔ Local guide
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Lunch
✔ All Fees and Taxes
✔ Unlimited onboard soda, mineral water, tea and coffee
✔ 6-hour dhow cruise
✔ Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup Locations
1. Le Wana Hotel
2. Sapphire Hotel Apartments
3. Palette Reflections Hotel
4. Coral Park Hotel Apartment
5. Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
6. Rove Healthcare City
7. Copthorne Hotel Dubai
8. Carlton Downtown Hotel
9. Armani Hotel
10. Canopy By Hilton Dubai Al Seef
11. Dolphin Hotel Apartments
12. Majestic Premier Hotel
13. Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
14. Quality Inn Horizon
15. Deebaj Al Khabisi Plaza
16. Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga
17. Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District
18. Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai
19. Piccadilly Hotel
20. Deebaj Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments
Additional Info: All Hotels in Dubai except jebel ali
Itinerary
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Dubai
mountainous region lies on the northeast tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Cross the Omani border and drive to Khasab, Musandam’s small and pretty mountain-backed capital. Here, board a traditional Omani dhow and set sail around the spectacular Musandam coastline, known as the 'Norway of Arabia' for its soaring fjords, barren mountains and turquoise waters. Enjoy complimentary soda, mineral water and fresh fruit on board, and soak up the magnificent scenery from the sunny or shaded deck areas. Keep a lookout for pods of playful dolphins in the waters around the bow. Musandam’s seas are home to significant populations of humpback and bottle nose dolphins, so there’s a good chance of sightings. Around midway through your cruise, drop anchor off the rocky islet of Telegraph Island. Take a swim or use the provided snorkeling equipment to waft through the bright blue waters among schools of angelfish, wrasse and parrot fish. Then, dig into a delicious Arabic-style buffet lunch on board. Savor dishes such as grilled chicken, pasta salads, flat breads and hummus (chickpea dip) as you bask in the setting and sunshine. In the afternoon, enjoy more time to swim, snorkel or kick back on deck. Then, relish the last views of the coastline as you sail back to Khasab. After your 6-hour cruise, bid farewell to your skipper and crew, and drive back to Dubai, where your trip ends at your hotel.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
