Private Khasab Musandam Overnight Dhow Cruise

Our Khasab Musandam overnight dhow cruise costs AED 2,000 for up to 3 guests on a private dhow. Each extra adult pays AED 400 and each extra kid AED 350, and infants go free. That covers about 23 hours in the Musandam fjords with your group only: swimming and snorkeling at Telegraph and Seebi Islands, kayaking, lunch, a BBQ dinner, breakfast and a night at anchor. Morning cruises leave Khasab port at 10:00 am and come back at 9:00 am the next day. Evening cruises leave at 5:00 pm and come back at 4:00 pm. For AED 3,500, we also pick you up in Dubai, Sharjah or RAK and drive you home afterward.

Musandam Overnight Dhow Cruise Price

The price is per boat, not per person, and kids count toward the first 3 guests. It covers the private dhow, all meals, refreshments and every activity on board. Our overnight dhows sleep 8, 20 or 30 guests, and we match the boat to your group size.

A 50% deposit confirms your boat, and you pay the balance on the day. The Oman visa is not included, and some nationalities pay AED 50 for it at the border.

Musandam Overnight Tour From Dubai, Sharjah And RAK

With the all inclusive option, our driver picks you up from your home or hotel anywhere in Dubai, Sharjah or Ras Al Khaimah and drops you back at the same address after the cruise. You travel in a private air conditioned vehicle with your group only, and our team helps you with the paperwork at the Al Dara border. The UAE exit fee is included.

• Morning cruise: pickup from 6:00 am in Dubai, around 6:40 am in Sharjah and around 7:30 am in RAK. You’re back home around 12:30 pm the next day.
• Evening cruise: pickup from 1:00 pm in Dubai, around 1:40 pm in Sharjah and around 2:30 pm in RAK. You’re back home around 7:30 pm the next day.

Pickup from Abu Dhabi and other cities is available on request at extra cost.

Note: We share your exact pickup time and driver details the night before departure.

Musandam Overnight Dhow Cruise Itinerary

Morning Departure

The dhow leaves at 10:00 am and returns at 9:00 am the next day.

• 9:30 am Board at Khasab portThe crew welcomes you with Arabic coffee, tea and fresh fruit, then gives a short safety briefing. The whole dhow is yours.
• 10:00 am Into the fjordsThe dhow sails into Khor Sham, the local name for the Musandam fjords, past the fishing villages of Nadifi, Qanah, Maqlab and Sham. None of them has a road.
• 11:00 am Dolphin watchingBottlenose and humpback dolphins often swim alongside the dhow. They’re wild, so sightings can’t be guaranteed.
• 12:00 pm Telegraph IslandThe first swim stop is near the ruins of the 1864 British telegraph station. Snorkel gear and life jackets are on board.
• 1:00 pm Lunch on boardFried chicken, rice, hummus, Arabic bread, vegetable curry, lentil curry and fruit.
• 3:00 pm Seebi IslandClear water and a rocky reef make this the best snorkeling of the day. Take the kayak out along the shore.
• 5:00 pm Anchor for the nightThe captain picks a quiet bay. Try the fishing hand-lines or paddle out once more while the light drops behind the cliffs.
• 7:30 pm BBQ dinner on deckChicken tikka, beef tikka, grilled fish, rice, vegetable curry, lentil curry, hummus, salad and Arabic bread.
• Night Sleep on deckThe crew lays out mattresses, pillows and blankets on the open shaded deck, and the toilet and shower on board have toiletries. With almost no lights in the fjords, the sky fills with stars. From December to February the nights get cool on the water, so bring a light jacket.
• 7:00 am BreakfastWake up to sunrise over the cliffs, then sit down to boiled eggs, yogurt, jam, bread, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and tea. There’s time for a last swim or a paddle in the kayak before the dhow heads back.
• 9:00 am Back at Khasab portRinse off in the shower on board before you step off. On the all inclusive option, your driver meets you at the port and has you home in Dubai around 12:30 pm.

Evening Departure

The dhow leaves at 5:00 pm and returns at 4:00 pm the next day. Report at Khasab port at 4:30 pm. You anchor for sunset, have the BBQ dinner and sleep on deck. In the morning you get breakfast, dolphin watching, swim stops at Telegraph and Seebi Islands and lunch on board, and you’re back at Khasab port at 4:00 pm.

Where You Sleep On The Overnight Dhow

Our overnight dhows are traditional wooden boats with open shaded decks. There are no cabins or air conditioned rooms, so you sleep on deck under the stars. After dinner, the crew lays out mattresses, pillows and blankets for everyone. The toilet and shower on board come with toiletries and towels.

The boat is yours alone, and the only other people on board are the crew. They anchor in a sheltered bay, so the water stays calm through the night. From December to February the nights get cool on the water, so bring a light jacket or sweater.

Why Choose A Private Overnight Dhow Cruise?

Most overnight cruises in Musandam are shared, and you can end up sleeping on the same deck as 15 or 20 strangers. Ours is private, with one family or one group of friends per boat. The crew plans the day around you, so lunch can wait if the kids want another swim, and you can stay up late on deck without keeping anyone awake.

It also works out cheaper than it sounds. AED 2,000 covers the whole boat for up to 3 guests, and a family of 2 adults and 2 kids pays AED 2,350.

Is The Overnight Dhow Cruise Good For Families?

Yes. The boat is private, so your kids can be as loud as they like on deck without bothering other guests. Life jackets are on board for every guest, including kids, and swimming is optional, so younger children can stay on the shaded deck. The toilet and shower are on board, and all food is halal.

Kids count toward the first 3 guests. Each extra kid pays AED 350 on self drive or AED 450 on all inclusive. Infants under 4 go free on self drive and pay AED 235 on all inclusive for their own seat in the vehicle, and we provide an infant car seat on request. Tell us your kids’ ages when you book so the crew can prepare accordingly.

What To Bring On The Overnight Dhow Cruise

• Original passport
• Emirates ID (UAE residents)
• Car registration and NOC if needed (self drive)
• Swimwear and a change of clothes
• Sun protection
• Light jacket or sweater for the night
• Personal medication
• Power bank
• Small bag for valuables
• Comfortable clothes

Booking, Deposit And Cancellation

Message us on WhatsApp with your date, the morning or evening departure, the number of guests, and tell us if you want self drive or all inclusive. We confirm the boat and send a payment link for the 50% deposit. You pay the remaining balance on the day, in cash or by card, and card payments on the day carry a 4% fee charged by the payment gateway. Each boat takes only one group a night, so book at least a week ahead for weekends and public holidays.

Cancel 7 days or more before departure for a full deposit refund. Cancellations inside 7 days are not refundable. If we cancel because of the weather or for unforeseen reasons, you choose between a full refund and a new date.

Overnight cruises run from mid September to mid May. Nights are still warm at the start and end of the season, and the coolest nights on deck are from December to February.