Muscat: all 25 tours and excursions for your cruise

The Gulf of Oman desert and semi-desert, a coastal ecoregion located on the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, features a diverse mix of habitats, including mangrove swamps, lagoons, dunes, and mudflats on the coast. Inland are gravelly plains and savanna, with thorny acacia trees in the foreground of the Musandam and Al Hajar mountains. In addition to its expansive nature splendour, this ecoregion offers a unique opportunity to experience the Bedouin lifestyle by embracing its people and traditions....

Explore Muscat at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Muscat, Grand Mosque, Bait Al Baranda, Bait Al Zubair, Al Alam...

Explore Muscat at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Muscat, Grand Mosque, Bait Al Baranda, Bait Al Zubair, Al Alam...

Explore Muscat at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Muscat, Grand Mosque, Bait Al Baranda, Bait Al Zubair, Al Alam...

Explore Muscat at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Muscat, Grand Mosque, Bait Al Baranda, Bait Al Zubair, Al Alam...

Explore the historic landmarks and picturesque countryside of Oman during this immersive, full-day sightseeing excursion.Muscat, Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 40-minute drive to the Grand Mosque. Upon arrival, take a guided visit inside this splendid house of worship. Built between 1995-2001, the Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Oman and can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. The entire interior is panelled with off-white and dark-grey marble. The...

Get a first-hand introduction to Oman's capital, an exciting mix of medieval, traditional and modern architecture that lends Muscat an ambiance all of its own. Meet your guide on the pier, board the coach and drive directly to the Grand Mosque.Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueConstruction on the mosque complex began in early 1995 and was completed six years later. Inauguration followed in May 2001 by His Majesty the Sultan. The invested patronage of Sultan Qaboos plus his instructions to the team overseeing...

Relax and unwind amidst the seaside beauty of Muscat during this private, half-day beach escape with lunch and shopping. Muscat, Marina Bander Al Rowdha, Boat-Ride, Bander Khayran Beach, Arab Buffet LunchDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute transfer to the Bander Al Rowdha Marina. Upon arrival, embark your awaiting boat for a picturesque, approximately 30-minute boat-ride along the coast en route to Bander Khayran Beach. During your visit, ample free time is made available for...

Discover a unique blend of medieval, traditional, and modern architecture in the capital of Oman during this scenic, half day sightseeing and walking excursion. Muscat, Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 40-minute drive to the Grand Mosque. Upon arrival, take a guided visit inside this splendid house of worship. Built between 1995-2001, the Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Oman and can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. The entire interior is panelled...

Explore the sights, sounds and shopping here in bustling Muscat during this easy, half-day sightseeing excursion. Muscat, Muttrah Souq, Free Time, ShoppingDepart the pier for the short drive to the bustling Muttrah Souq. Located in the Corniche area, this colourful market boasts scores of traditional shops and is one of the most frequented spots in Muscat. During a stroll through the narrow alleys, experience the unique atmosphere and see many authentic items, including frankincense, exotic perfumes,...

Discover the picturesque waterfront, majestic mountains, and wadis of Muscat during this scenic and exhilarating, full-day, off-road experience with Arab buffet lunch. Muscat, Qurivat Fort, Picturesque Waterfront, Flamingoes, Eagles, Island Stream, MountainsDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 75-minute drive from Mina to the Quriyat Fort. En route, see a land of many beautiful and interesting contrasts. Ride along the picturesque waterfront, and look for flamingos and eagles whilst...

Explore the historic landmarks and picturesque countryside of Oman during this immersive, full-day sightseeing excursion. Muscat, Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 40-minute drive to the Grand Mosque. Upon arrival, take a guided visit inside this splendid house of worship. Built between 1995-2001, the Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Oman and can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. The entire interior is panelled with off-white and dark-grey marble....

Discover the secrets to preparing delicious Omani cuisine during this interactive, half-day culinary excursion with lunch. Muscat, Muttrah Fish & Vegetable Market, Shopping for Fish & Produce, Muttrah Souk, SpicesDepart the pier with your chef/guide for the short transfer to the Muttrah Fish & Vegetable Market. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the market. Along the way, you can choose from the fresh produce and catch-of-the-day; your chef/guide recommends to you the best local fish...

Indulge your senses with the expansive beauty of the Wadi Abhyad Dunes during this scenic and exhilarating, half-day, dune-bashing evening excursion with dinner. Muscat, Wadi Abhyad Dunes, Dunes by Al Nahda ResortDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive by 4x4 jeep to the Wadi Abhyad Dunes. The sand dunes here remain pristine and wild, and all care is being taken to maintain their unspoilt beauty. The Wadi Abhyad Dunes are a favourite among the Omani locals, families and expatriates...

Visit one of Muscat's most impressive sites and discover the beauty of the Omani countryside on an outing to Barka Fort.Depart the ship for a 1-hour drive to the small town of Barkha. Stop for a brief walk through the market to see an interesting display of the fresh vegetables and fruits.Barka Fort formed part of the impressive string of forts along the Batinah Coast, guarding mercantile vessels and protecting the route towards Rustaq. Leaving the fort, drive 45-minute back to Muscat and commence...

The geological history of Oman is more than 800 million years old and tells almost all the chapters of tectonic events and climatic conditions throughout the earth's history. In this excursion, led by a local Geologist, you will visit two main geological areas, just outside Mina Sultan Qaboos. Journey for approximately 30 minutes to Wadi Al Mayh, where a number of impressive sedimentary rock features and the world's largest sheath folds are found. See the Mega syncline where the rock has been deformed...

Visit one of Muscat's most impressive sites, the Grand Mosque, and discover the beauty of the Omani countryside on an outing to Barka Fort.Depart the ship for a 1-hour drive to the small town of Barkha. Stop for a brief walk through the market to see an interesting display of the fresh vegetables and fruits.Barka Fort formed part of the impressive string of forts along the Batinah Coast, guarding mercantile vessels and protecting the route towards Rustaq. Leaving the fort, drive 45-minute back to...

Enjoy a fine introduction to Oman's capital, the country's political, economic and commercial hub. An exciting mix of medieval, traditional and modern architecture and culture lends Muscat an ambience of its own. Meet your guide on the pier and board the coach for the approximately 45-minute drive to the Grand Mosque.Construction on the mosque complex began in early 1995 and was completed six years later. Inauguration followed in May 2001 by His Majesty the Sultan. The invested patronage of Sultan...

Experience Oman's scenic beauty during this full-day adventure by 4x4 with pic-nic lunch. Depart the pier by 4x4 for your approximate one hour scenic drive along the coast. Arrive at Bimah Sinkhole, a limestone crater of turquoise waters, it is 50 by 70 meters wide and approximately 20 meters deep. The sinkhole was formed by a collapse of the surface layer due to dissolution of the underlying limestone. However, locals used to believe this sinkhole in the shape of a water well was created by a meteorite...

While Muscat offers numerous cultural attractions, the rugged coastline and sparkling waters are equally appealing. During this water-oriented outing, look for wild dolphins and other marine life, and snorkel at a spot known for its colourful coral beds inhabited by large varieties of exotic fish. Leaving the port, drive to the Marina Bander Al Rowdha where the boat stands ready for boarding. Head out to sea in search of dolphins known to frequent this area. Watching their playful antics is a thrilling...

Experience the best of Oman's capital during this comprehensive full-day tour. An exciting mix of medieval, traditional and modern architecture that lends Muscat an ambiance all of its own. Meet your guide on the pier and board the coach for the approximately 45-minute drive to the Grand Mosque.Construction on the mosque complex began in early 1995 and was completed six years later. Inauguration followed in May 2001 by His Majesty the Sultan. The invested patronage of Sultan Qaboos plus his instructions...

While Muscat offers numerous cultural attractions, the rugged coastline and sparkling waters are equally appealing. During this water-oriented outing, spend approximately two hours looking for wild dolphins and other marine life, with an hour to snorkel. Leaving the port, a 20-minute drive brings you to the Marina Bander Al Rowdha where the boat stands ready for boarding. Head out to sea in search of dolphins known to frequent this area. Watching their playful antics is a thrilling experience. If...

Experience the waters around Muscat as the ancient mariners did on this half-day cruise aboard a traditional dhow. The sight of the graceful sail of the dhow is synonymous with being in an exotic and far away land. For thousands of years Omanis have plied a sea-trading thoroughfare on trusty Dhows, their travels stretching north to Mesopotamia, east to India, and southwest to Africa. From the pier, a 20-minute drive brings you to the Marina Bandar Al Rowdha and your awaiting dhow. The 'Lubna'...

Get a first-hand introduction to Oman's capital, an exciting mix of medieval, traditional and modern architecture that lends Muscat an ambiance all of its own. Meet your guide on the pier, board the coach and drive directly to the Grand Mosque. Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueConstruction on the mosque complex began in early 1995 and was completed six years later. Inauguration followed in May 2001 by His Majesty the Sultan.  The invested patronage of Sultan Qaboos plus his instructions to the...

Get a first-hand introduction to Oman's capital, an exciting mix of medieval, traditional and modern architecture that lends Muscat an ambiance all of its own. Meet your guide on the pier, board the coach and drive directly to the Grand Mosque. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (view from outside only)Enjoy an outside visit of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Construction on the mosque complex began in early 1995 and was completed six years later. Inauguration followed in May 2001 by His Majesty the...