Musandam Dibba Tour — Dhow Cruise with Optional Diving
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Visiting hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri from 8 am till 7 pm
Important information
The tour price applies to departures from hotels in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.
What’s included:
Shared round-trip hotel transfers.
Russian-speaking guide and assistance with arranging the entry permit.
Dhow cruise — approximately 5 hours.
Snorkeling masks and fins, banana boat ride and fishing.
Lunch, fruit, water and soft drinks.
Towel provided on board.
The $130 package also includes one scuba dive, equipment and instructor supervision. No previous experience or certification is required. Participation is subject to the diving operator’s eligibility requirements.
What’s included:
Shared round-trip hotel transfers.
Russian-speaking guide and assistance with arranging the entry permit.
Dhow cruise — approximately 5 hours.
Snorkeling masks and fins, banana boat ride and fishing.
Lunch, fruit, water and soft drinks.
Towel provided on board.
The $130 package also includes one scuba dive, equipment and instructor supervision. No previous experience or certification is required. Participation is subject to the diving operator’s eligibility requirements.
Overview
Oman — Musandam Dibba: Dhow Cruise and Diving
Spend a day among Musandam’s rugged mountains and coastal bays. The cruise departs from Dibba and follows Oman’s eastern coastline aboard a traditional wooden dhow. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, fishing and lunch on board.
Tour Highlights
- Operating days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- Duration: a full day with morning departure; approximately 5 hours aboard the dhow.
- Hotel pickup: Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Your exact pickup time will be stated on your booking voucher.
- Price: adults aged 13+ — $70; children aged 4–12 — $60. Please confirm arrangements for children under 4 when booking.
- Cruise with one scuba dive — $139 per person, ages 13+. Diving is available only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and must be booked in advance.
- All participants, including children, must bring their original passports.
Itinerary: What to Expect
- Journey to Dibba. Transfer from your hotel to the Musandam coast and completion of the required border formalities.
- Dhow cruise. Mountain and bay views, stops for swimming and snorkeling with masks and fins, a banana boat ride and traditional fishing.
- Lunch and return. Lunch on board, time to relax on deck, return to the port and transfer back to your hotel.
Documents and Additional Charges
- Before payment, please provide your nationality and UAE immigration status so we can check your eligibility with the operator. A UAE tourist visa alone does not guarantee admission.
- Document copies must be submitted in advance. UAE residents also need an Emirates ID; permit processing may take up to 3 working days. The processing surcharge is $15 per person.
- Pickup from remote hotels and areas costs an additional $15 per adult / $15 per child, with a minimum of 2 guests. These include Lapita, Jebel Ali, Ibn Battuta, S Hotel, Sports City, JVT, JVC, Maktoum Airport and other remote locations.
- Pickup from Jebel Ali requires a minimum of 4 guests. The total price is confirmed when booking. Private transfers are charged separately.
What to Bring
Your original passport, swimwear, a change of clothes, comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen. A light sweater may be useful on the air-conditioned bus. UAE residents must also bring their original Emirates ID.
Important Information
- Swimming, diving and water activities depend on the weather and sea conditions. The order of activities and return time may change. Dolphin sightings and successful fishing catches are not guaranteed.
- This trip is not intended for UAE visa renewal. Personal purchases are charged separately.