Musandam Dibba – Dhow Cruise Trip

Intro & Brief

The Musandam Dibba Dhow Cruise is among the most popular tourist activities & excursions in Oman, offering a full-day trip from Dubai to the Musandam Peninsula in the north.

The tour begins with a picturesque drive from Dubai to the Oman border, where guests complete the immigration process. Once they cross the border, the journey continues to the Dibba port, where guests board a traditional dhow — a wooden boat — for a cruise along the breathtaking coastline of Musandam.

While on the Dibba Cruise, guests can admire Musandam’s serrated mountains, clear waters, and deserted beaches. In addition, they can participate in swimming, snorkeling, or fishing in the calm waters of the Arabian Gulf.

Hungry? The Musandam Dibba Dhow Cruise also features a lunch buffet with local Omani and Arabic cuisine. After the cruise, guests return to the Dibba port and begin their journey back to Dubai, concluding an exciting day of exploration.

Overall, the Musandam Dibba Dhow Cruise offers an exceptional way to explore the stunning beauty of Oman while experiencing the traditional Omani lifestyle.

Package Inclusions

• Pick-up and drop-off from fixed points
• 5-hour Dhow Cruise
• Water Activities
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Banana Boat Ride
  • Speedboat Ride
  • Fishing / Cave Visit (subject to weather conditions)
• Buffet Lunch
• Unlimited refreshments: water, fresh fruits, tea, coffee, and soft
  drinks
• English & Russian-speaking Guide and Support Team

Tour Itinerary

• 06:30 – Pick-up from the designated location
• 09:30 – Arrival at the border and assistance with entry
• 10:00 – Check-in at the departure point
• 10:30 – The Cruise commences
  • Water Activities
    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling
    • Kayaking
    • Banana Boat Ride
    • Speedboat Ride
• 13:00 – Buffet Lunch Onboard
• 14:30 – Fishing / Cave Visit (depending on weather conditions)
• 15:30 – Return to harbor & drop-off

Buffet Lunch Menu

• Green & Mayonnaise Salads
• Hummus & Kuboos (Pita Bread)
• Biryani & Plain, White Rice
• Chicken Fry & Fish Fry
• Veg. Noodles
• Beef Curry
• Vegetable-Mix Curry & Dal Curry
• Pickles

Travel Requirements

• Passport must have a validity of at least 6 months.
• Emirates ID must have a validity of at least 1 month.
• You must carry these original documents with you, as they are mandatory for border crossing. Entry will NOT be permitted without them.

Border Entry Guidelines

• Certain nationalities cannot cross the Oman border due to strict government restrictions.
• Some nationalities must pay an additional fee of AED 50 for an Oman visa.
• The exit fee is AED 31 per person.
• Tourist Visa:
  • Single-entry UAE visa holders cannot enter Oman.
  • Multiple-entry visa holders can travel to Oman by applying for a 10-Day Oman visa in advance.
  • Visa change is not allowed on this trip.
• Sponsored visa holders must have their sponsors join their trip. Otherwise, they cannot travel.
• Classification:
  • Adult: Above 10 years
  • Child: 4–10 years
  • Infant: Below 3 years

Common Pick-up Locations

• Spinneys — BurJuman, Dubai
• Ibis — Deira City Center, Dubai
• Grand Hotel — Al Qusais, Dubai
• LuLu Hypermarket — Al Wahda, Sharjah
• King Faisal Mosque, Sharjah
• Safari Mall, Sharjah
• Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, Exit 119, Ras Al Khaimah

Note: Pick-up time is approximately between 06:30 – 07:00. The exact time will be shared one day before the trip, while drop-off usually takes place around 20:00, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Self Drive Conditions

• Loan vehicles or rental cars cannot enter Dibba, Oman.
• Vehicle owners must remain in the vehicle during the trip.
• Oman insurance is required for the car.
• Guests can pay the border fee with a debit or credit card.

Note: The reporting time is around 09:30 – 09:45 at the border. The exact time will be shared one day before the trip.

Terms and Conditions

Weather Disclaimer

• All Dhow Cruises and sea activities depend on weather conditions and Coast Guard approval. If unsafe weather or sea conditions require us to cancel the trip, guest safety remains our first priority.
• In such cases, guests may choose either:
  • a 100% refund, or
  • free rescheduling to another date, subject to availability.

Cancellation Policy

• If you wish to receive a full refund or reschedule to another date, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the travel date.
• On public holidays, these rules do not apply. Cancellation or rescheduling is not allowed.

No Refund Cases

• Same-day cancellations
• Late arrival or no-show

Note: The timings mentioned in the itinerary are indicative and may change based on traffic, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances.