OMAN · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill up in cool season and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Daymaniyat Islands snorkelling from Muscat, with turtles, two reef sites, island beaches, lunch, guides, and practical tips.
“Aris was fantastic, very professional and hospitable. Aris brought a GoPro along to capture videos for us at no extra charge. We saw turtles, stingrays, butterfly fish and lots of other types of fish! Great tour, thank you!”
Swim with turtles at Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands, snorkel two reefs, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and relax aboard a comfortable catamaran for $70.
“Everything was incredible. The crew so nice and friendly, BBQ was really good and we saw a lot of turtles. I highly recommend them!”
Explore Nizwa Fort, its traditional souq, Birkat Al Mouz, and Jebel Akhdar on a full-day Oman tour with lunch from Muscat.
“The tour guide was amazing explained everything to us and the history of Nizwa also made sure we had water and lunch”
Cruise Khor Ash Sham by Omani dhow, spot wild dolphins, snorkel at two islands, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and fjord views for $65.
“Unforgettable Dolphin Boat Tour! We had an absolutely amazing experience on the dolphin boat tour today! From the moment we boarded, Moyath and Rajak made sure we felt welcomed and comfortable. We were thrilled to see so many dolphins up close, and the excitement was contagious thanks to Moyath and Rajak's enthusiasm. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time, offering us constantly soft drinks, as well as Arabic coffee & tea. And we enjoy the lunch buffet too. They also took some nice pics of us. This tour was the highlight of our trip, and I can't recommend it enough. If you're looking for a…”
Review of the Khasab Musandam dhow cruise, with fjord views, dolphin spotting, snorkeling, Omani lunch, pickup, price, and practical tips.
“Una giornata speciale attraverso questa meravigliosa esperienza! Una giornata dove abbiamo potuto avvistare i delfini, fare due soste per lo snorkeling e pranzare tutti insieme sul dhow. Gli organizzatori sono preziosi e super disponibili. Il nostro volo Muscat-Khasab era in ritardo, ma siamo rimasti in contatto via whatsapp e ci hanno aspettato permettendoci di fare l'escursione. La ciliegina sulla torta è il transfer (gratuito) dall'aeroporto o dall'hotel in cui si pernotta al porto per la crociera in dhow (e ovviamente anche il rientro a fine giornata). Un'esperienza davvero eccezionale che super consiglio!”
Cruise Musandam’s Khor Sham fjord from the UAE, spot dolphins, snorkel, enjoy lunch, and return with hotel transfers in one full day.
“Second time doing this tour in the last 10 months. The staff on the dhow are just amazing and there is plentiful food and drinks on board. There were only 4 guests on the dhow on Wednesday 12 June so it was practically a private cruise. We saw lots of wild dolphins and plentiful of fish and swam amongst them on the two swimming stops. it's a very peaceful cruise and will do it again when we are back out in September!”
Review of Muscat’s Daymaniyat Islands snorkeling trip, with turtles, two sea sessions, BBQ lunch, equipment, safety briefings, and practical tips.
“Well organised. Great crew. Good day out! Good equipment. Good lunch. Lots of turtles and lovely fish. Also saw a honeycomb eel and a few pike fishes.”
Review of the Musandam Khasab dhow cruise from Dubai, with fjord views, dolphin watching, snorkeling, lunch, transfers, and border tips.
“Great trip, swimming in warm clear waters, with colourful fish and saw loads of Dolphins swimming allong with the boat, very friendly captain and tour guide, nothing too much trouble!”
Review of Daymaniyat Islands snorkeling from Muscat, with turtles, coral reefs, kayaking, picnic lunch, GoPro access, and practical booking tips.
“Excellent activity, highly recommend! We booked the activity very late and yet the company picked us up! Our Captain was nice and put fun music the whole ride!”
See Muscat’s Grand Mosque, souq, forts, museums, and beaches with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and lunch or dinner included.
“We had a wonderful time with a great guide and can highly recommend the tour to anyone.”
Review of a private Muscat tour to Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole, with hiking, cave swimming, local lunch, hotel transfers, and practical tips.
“Fantastic. Akram was a great host and guide. We had an amazing time.”
Cruise Musandam’s fjords by carpeted dhow, watch dolphins, snorkel twice, and enjoy an Omani lunch with Khasab pickup for $50.
“We had a fantastic day and the crew were very helpful and hospitable. The guide was very informative and interesting. We saw dolphins and went snorkelling twice. The food and drinks were very good and we would definitely go again. The Read more”
Cruise Musandam’s fjords by Omani dhow, spot dolphins, snorkel at Telegraph Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch for $48 from Khasab.
Cruise Musandam’s fjords from Khasab, watch dolphins, snorkel at two islands, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup for $53.
“Super tolle Tour von einem tollen Team. Immer wieder kleinere Stops zwischendurch, immer wieder Snacks und Getränke bekommen welche inklusive waren. Das Mittagessen hat ebenfalls geschmeckt. Sehr zu empfehlen!”
Cruise Khor Sham by traditional dhow, watch dolphins, snorkel near Telegraph Island, and enjoy lunch, fruit, and drinks for $50.
“Hervorragender Service, sehr gute Bewirtung mit guter Getränkeauswahl (Saft, Wasser, sämtliche Softdrinks), leckeren Snacks und tollem Mittagessen. Besonders lecker war der Hummus. Die Crew war sehr nett uns zuvorkommend und habRead more”
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