4-Hour Maritime Muscat: Adventures along Oman's Coastal Gems
Highlights
Muscat
fishing, adventure sports, Dolphin
Private Tour
4 Hours
Easy
Arabic, English
Description
Embark on a four-hour adventure in Muscat, Oman, where you will witness the rich sea life through responsible dolphin watching, explore historical coastal landmarks, engage in traditional fishing with local anglers, and discover the colourful underwater world while snorkelling amidst vibrant corals and sea turtles.
Itinerary
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Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling
Dolphin watching:
- The sea around Muscat is rich in life due to its location and seasonal cold-water currents.
- Dolphins such as spinner, bottlenose, and common dolphins are often sighted.
- Other marine life includes whale sharks (May to October), false killer whales, humpback whales, orcas, Arabian whales, and blue whales.
- Responsible wildlife-watching practices are followed to protect the resident sea creatures and ensure a quality experience.
Coastal Tour:
- Explore the rocky cliffs, fishing villages, historical forts, and watchtowers along the Muscat coast.
- Historical structures dating back to Portuguese control (1507-1650) are observed.
- Conflict between Portugal, Britain, and the Sultanate of Oman rulers left many historical landmarks.
- Visit cultural structures such as Al Alam Palace, Al Bahar Street, and Souq Mutrah.
- Enjoy a sunset view behind Muscat's limestone cliffs during the cruise.
Fishing experience:
- Engage in fishing experiences with local Omani anglers to learn about local culture and fishing techniques.
- Fishing captains from nearby villages offer knowledge about local fisheries, behaviours, and seasons.
- Trolling techniques are offered as an introduction to fishing around Muscat.
Snorkelling:
- Explore the Omani coastline, featuring rocky cliffs and wadis described as the "Omani Fjords."
- Discover quiet and naturally protected spaces for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, and SUP board use.
- Snorkelling sites are shallow, rich in colourful corals, and year-round, featuring hawksbill turtles and green turtles.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 8 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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