Complete Product Details and Specifications
Product Name:
Oman Musandam Trip Musandam Dibba Dhow Cruise
Product Description:
Experience the beauty of Musandam, Oman, with a traditional dhow cruise surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery and beautiful coastal waters. This excursion offers a combination of sightseeing, relaxation, water sports, swimming, and onboard dining. Guests can enjoy a five-hour dhow cruise with various water activities, a buffet lunch, refreshments, and guide support.
Package Inclusions:
Pick-up and drop-off transportation.
Five-hour dhow cruise.
Swimming.
Snorkeling.
Kayaking.
Banana boat ride.
Speedboat ride.
Fishing or cave visit, subject to sea conditions.
Buffet lunch onboard.
Water.
Fresh fruits.
Tea and coffee.
Soft drinks, with limited availability as specified in the itinerary.
English- and Russian-speaking guide and team support.
Tour Itinerary and Timings:
6:30 AM: Pick-up from the designated location.
9:30 AM: Arrival at the border and entry assistance.
10:00 AM: Check-in at the departure point.
10:30 AM: Dhow cruise begins.
During the cruise: Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, banana boat rides, and speedboat rides.
1:00 PM: Buffet lunch onboard.
2:30 PM: Fishing or cave visit, subject to sea conditions.
3:30 PM: Return to the harbor and drop-off.
Note: The document also states that the border reporting time is approximately 9:30 AM to 9:45 AM, with the exact time to be shared one day before the trip. All timings are indicative and may change because of traffic, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Buffet Lunch Menu:
The buffet lunch includes:
Green salad and mayonnaise salad.
Hummus.
Khubz (Arabic bread).
Biryani rice.
White rice.
Fried chicken.
Fried fish.
Vegetable noodles.
Beef curry.
Mixed vegetable curry.
Dal curry.
Pickle.
Travel Requirements:
Passport must be valid for at least six months.
Emirates ID must be valid for at least one month.
Guests must carry their original documents for border crossing.
Entry will not be permitted without the required original documents.
Oman Border Entry Guidelines:
Certain nationalities may be restricted from crossing the Oman border.
Some nationalities may need to pay an additional Oman visa fee of AED 50.
An exit fee of AED 31 per traveller is mentioned in the itinerary.
Single-entry UAE tourist or visit visa holders cannot enter Oman under the stated conditions.
Multiple-entry UAE visa holders can travel by obtaining an Oman visa ten days in advance, as specified in the document.
Visa-change-purpose arrangements are not permitted for this trip.
Sponsored visa holders must travel with their sponsor; otherwise, they cannot join the trip.
Important: Visa and border requirements should be confirmed with the operator before booking, as eligibility can depend on nationality, visa type, and current border regulations.
Passenger Classification:
Adults: Above 10 years.
Children: 4–10 years.
Infants: Below 3 years.
The itinerary does not specify the pricing for each category.
Self-Drive Conditions:
Rental cars and loan vehicles are not permitted to enter Dibba Oman under the stated conditions.
The vehicle owner must be present in the vehicle.
Oman vehicle insurance is required.
Border fees can be paid by debit or credit card.
Weather and Safety Policy:
All dhow cruises and sea activities depend on weather conditions and Coast Guard approval.
If the trip is cancelled because of unsafe weather or sea conditions, guests may choose either:
A 100% refund.
Free rescheduling to another date, subject to availability.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the travel date are eligible for a full refund or rescheduling.
The stated cancellation and rescheduling policy does not apply on public holidays.
Same-day cancellations are non-refundable.
Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable.
Important Operational Notes:
The excursion includes transportation, border assistance, a dhow cruise, water activities, and onboard dining.
Fishing and cave visits depend on sea conditions.
Activities and cruise operations depend on weather and Coast Guard approval.
The exact reporting time will be shared one day before departure.
Tour timings may change due to traffic, weather, or unforeseen circumstances.
Product Specifications Summary:
Product: Musandam Dibba Dhow Cruise
Destination: Dibba, Musandam, Oman
Cruise duration: 5 hours
Transportation: Pick-up and drop-off included
Cruise type: Traditional dhow cruise
Water activities: Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, banana boat ride, and speedboat ride
Additional activities: Fishing or cave visit, subject to sea conditions
Meals: Buffet lunch
Refreshments: Water, fresh fruits, tea, coffee, and soft drinks
Guide support: English- and Russian-speaking guide and team
Border assistance: Included in the stated itinerary
Suitable for: Families, friends, and groups, subject to individual travel eligibility