What’s your pleasure? A sporty sloop or graceful catamaran. A convivial yacht or speedy see-doo. How about a carefree course on a stately dhow. Game fishing. Dolphin and Whale watching. Boogie boards and banana boats. And diving, diving, diving. All of the above is available if you know where to look and the best ones are right here.

Cruises in Oman are an inseparable part of its history. Oman is surrounded by the sea and Omanis are famous for their love of their azure waters. Some villages in Oman, like Kumzar village in the far north, can only be reached by boat.

Cruises abound from many beaches and cities, and there are specialised centres such as: Marina Bandar Al Rawda in Muscat Governorate. Many tour operators organise a variety of activities, whether it is watching dolphins or sailing. These tours are not limited to the capital Muscat, as both Musandam and the city of Sur in A’Sharqiyah South Governorate (Eastern Region) are famous for their marine trips. There is barely a beach in Oman that does not organise such trips.

Oman Sail HQ

Address:Al Mauj St, Muscat, Oman

Tel:+968 24181400

Website:www.omansail.com

Al Mouj Marina

Address:P.O. Box 87, PC 138 Seeb, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

Tel:+968 2453 4544    Fax: +968 2453 4401

Email:[email protected]

Website:www.almoujmarina.com