Dolphin breaking the surface of the sea off the coast of Muscat, Oman

Morning dolphin trip · shared or private

Muscat Dolphin Tour: Two Morning Hours Looking for Wild Dolphins

20 OMR per adult 12 OMR child (3–12) · under 3 free · private boat 180 OMR · plus 5% VAT

10:00 to 12:00
Marina Bandar Al Rowdha
Runs all year
Water and juice included
Shared or private
Watched from the boat

This is our two-hour dolphin tour from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha in Muscat. The boat leaves at 10:00 and is back at about 12:00. The captain takes you to the areas where dolphins are often found, and you watch them from the boat. Water and juice are included.

It costs 20 OMR per adult and 12 OMR per child (3 to 12), and under-3s go free, plus 5% VAT: 42 OMR for two adults. A private boat for up to 18 guests is 180 OMR plus VAT. You book on WhatsApp.

Two hours at sea off Muscat’s coast, back by about noon.
Dolphins are seen on about half to two-thirds of our trips. They are wild, so never guaranteed.
A shaded boat with seats and a toilet.
Good for families: no minimum age, life jackets for children, under-3s free.
Private boat for up to 18 guests at a time that suits you, when available.

On this page

Your two hours
Will we see dolphins?
Shared or private
Price
What’s included
Meeting point
Questions

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Trip

Date

Adults

Children 3–12

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Under-3s go free. Dolphins are wild, so sightings are never guaranteed.

Your two hours

The dolphin trip, step by step

The shared boat leaves once a day, at 10:00. A private boat can go at another time when one is free.

Before 10:00 · Arrive at the marina
Come to Marina Bandar Al Rowdha about 15 minutes early. Our crew meet you there and take you to the boat. Parking is free.
10:00 · Leave the marina
The boat heads out to sea, with shade, seats and a toilet on board.
Look for dolphins
The captain goes to the areas where dolphins are often found and searches with you.
Watch from the boat
When dolphins appear, you watch and take photos from the boat. The captain keeps a safe distance.
About 12:00 · Back at the marina
A scenic ride back along the coast.

An honest answer

Will we see dolphins?

Most of the time, yes, but not every time.

About 50 to 70% of trips

Dolphins are seen on roughly half to two-thirds of our trips. They are wild animals that move around, so we can never promise them.

A safe distance

The captain searches for them but keeps a safe distance and never chases or crowds them.

If none appear

There is no refund or free second trip if no dolphins are seen: you still have two hours on the sea along Muscat’s coast.

No swimming with dolphins

This is a watching trip. Nobody gets in the water, and there is no snorkeling on the dolphin trip.

Shared or private?

A shared boat, or a private dolphin boat for your group

Shared

Join the 10:00 boat

20 OMR per adult and 12 OMR per child (3 to 12), under-3s free, plus VAT. Best for couples, small families and solo travellers.

Private

The whole boat for up to 18

180 OMR plus VAT for the boat, at another time when one is free. With 10 guests that is 18.90 OMR each, VAT included. Good for families and groups of friends.

Price

Dolphin tour Muscat price, with VAT

Adults are 13 and over. Children aged 3 to 12 pay the child price, and under-3s go free. A 50% deposit confirms your booking.

Trip	Price	With 5% VAT
Shared dolphin tripAbout 2 hours · Marina Bandar Al Rowdha · All year	20 OMR adult 12 OMR child	21 OMR 12.60 OMR
Private dolphin boatAbout 2 hours · Marina Bandar Al Rowdha · All year	180 OMR per boat Up to 18 guests	189 OMR

Prices are in Omani rials (OMR). You pay the deposit by secure link with a credit or debit card or Apple Pay.

What you really pay, with VAT

2 adults, shared42 OMR40 OMR + 2 OMR VAT
2 adults + 1 child, shared54.60 OMR52 OMR + 2.60 OMR VAT
2 adults + 2 children, shared67.20 OMR64 OMR + 3.20 OMR VAT
10 adults, private boat189 OMR180 OMR + 9 OMR VAT

Cancelling

Cancel more than 48 hours before departure and you get 50% of the total back, less a 5% payment fee. Within 48 hours, or if you don’t show up, it is non-refundable.

Bad weather

The trip runs all year, and the captain decides if the sea is too rough. If we cancel because of the weather, you get a full refund or a new date.

What you pay for

What’s included

Who it suits

Families with young children (there is no minimum age), guests who don’t swim, and anyone with only a morning free in Muscat.

What to bring

A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, and your phone or camera for photos. Water and juice are on board.

Getting there

Meeting point: Marina Bandar Al Rowdha

The dolphin trip leaves from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha in Muscat, not from Seeb Marina, where our island trips start. Our crew meet you at the marina and take you to the boat. The marina has free parking, toilets and cafés.

Pickup isn’t included, so please make your own way to the marina.

Meeting point

Marina Bandar Al Rowdha, MuscatOur crew meet you at the marina
Arrive 15 minutes earlyThe shared boat leaves at 10:00
Free parkingToilets and cafés at the marina

Plan your holiday

Dolphins and an island trip?

The dolphin trip and the island trips leave from different marinas, and we don’t recommend doing both on the same day. Book them on different days and enjoy each one.

Half day

Snorkeling at the Daymaniyat Islands

About four hours from Seeb Marina, with two snorkel stops and a good chance of turtles. All year.

See the snorkeling trip

Full day

Beach, snorkeling and lunch

08:30 to about 18:00 from Seeb Marina, November to April.

See the full-day trip

Questions

Questions about the dolphin tour

How much is the dolphin tour in Muscat?

20 OMR per adult and 12 OMR per child aged 3 to 12, and under-3s go free, plus 5% VAT: two adults pay 42 OMR. A private boat for up to 18 guests is 180 OMR plus VAT (189 OMR).

What time does the dolphin trip leave?

The shared boat leaves Marina Bandar Al Rowdha at 10:00 and is back at about 12:00. It runs once a day. A private boat can go at another time when one is available.

Will we definitely see dolphins?

No one can promise that. Dolphins are seen on roughly 50 to 70% of our trips, but they are wild animals.

What happens if we don’t see any dolphins?

There is no refund or free second trip, because the trip is the boat ride and the search. You still spend two hours on the sea along Muscat’s coast.

Can we swim with the dolphins?

No. This is a watching trip: you see the dolphins from the boat, and nobody gets in the water. There is no snorkeling on the dolphin trip.

Is there a dolphin show in Muscat?

Not a show: dolphins here are wild, and you see them in the sea from a boat. That is what this trip is for.

Where does the dolphin tour start?

At Marina Bandar Al Rowdha in Muscat, not at Seeb Marina. Our crew meet you at the marina. Parking is free, and there are toilets and cafés.

Is it suitable for children and babies?

Yes. There is no minimum age, we have life jackets for children, and under-3s go free. Children stay with an adult at all times.

Is there shade and a toilet on the boat?

Yes. The boat is shaded and has seats and a toilet.

Does the dolphin trip run all year?

Yes. The captain decides on the day if the sea is too rough to go out.

Can we do the dolphin trip and an island trip on the same day?

We don’t recommend it. The trips leave from different marinas, so book them on different days.

Do you pick us up from our hotel or the cruise port?

No, pickup isn’t included. Please make your own way to Marina Bandar Al Rowdha.

Can we book a private dolphin boat?

Yes. A private boat for up to 18 guests is 180 OMR plus VAT, at a time that suits you when one is available. Ask us on WhatsApp.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If we cancel because of the weather or the sea, you get a full refund or a new date. If you cancel more than 48 hours before departure you get 50% back, less a 5% payment fee; within 48 hours it is non-refundable.