AED 300
1 to 2 persons
Who the Dibba cruise is for
The Dibba cruise is the right option when passports are not available, when you want a simpler day without a border stop, or when the group includes people on visa types where crossing into Oman adds complication. UAE residents can present their Emirates ID at Dibba; no Oman visa or border fee is needed because the cruise stays on the UAE side of the border.
If you do have your passport and want to see Khor Sham, Telegraph Island and the deeper sections of the Musandam fjords, the Khasab full day dhow cruise covers more ground. Both tours include dolphins and snorkelling. The Khasab route is longer and goes further into the fjord. Travellers from Abu Dhabi can book the Dibba day tour from Abu Dhabi with hotel and transfers included.
Dibba cruise prices per person
| Group size | Price per person | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 2 persons | AED 300 | Dhow, dolphins, fjord snorkelling, lunch, soft drinks and fruit |
| 3 to 10 persons | AED 280 | Dhow, dolphins, fjord snorkelling, lunch, soft drinks and fruit |
| 11 persons and above | AED 260 | Dhow, dolphins, fjord snorkelling, lunch, soft drinks and fruit |
Not included: Dubai to Dibba return transfer (ask us). No
Oman border fee on this tour. Children 5 to 11 pay 60 per cent of excursion cost.
Travelling from Abu Dhabi? The Dibba day
tour from Abu Dhabi packages the Abu Dhabi to Dubai transfer, a Deira hotel
night, the Dibba cruise and the return to Abu Dhabi, from AED 775 per person for groups
of 3 to 10.
Dibba vs Khasab: which to choose
| Dibba cruise | Khasab full day cruise | |
|---|---|---|
| Border crossing | None. UAE side of Musandam. | Tibat border into Oman. 30 to 60 minutes. |
| Documents | Emirates ID sufficient for UAE residents. | Original passport, 60 days minimum validity. |
| Border fee | None. | AED 85 per passport (AED 35 UAE exit, OMR 5 Oman entry). |
| Fjord depth | Outer inlets, 200 to 400 metre walls. | Khor Sham, 300 to 600 metre walls. Telegraph Island. |
| Drive time from Dubai | Approx 2 hours, no border stop. | Approx 3.5 to 4 hours including border. |
| Price from | AED 280 per person. | AED 280 per person. |
Your day from Dubai to Dibba and back
Pickup from your Dubai hotel. Transfer to Dibba harbour via Sharjah and Fujairah.
Arrive Dibba harbour. Board the traditional dhow.
Cruise into the Musandam fjords from the UAE side. Spinner dolphins at the fjord entrance.
Anchor in a fjord bay. Snorkelling and swimming. Soft drinks and fruit on deck.
Lunch served on board. Continue deeper into the fjord inlets.
Further into the inlets. Kayaks available on request.
Return to Dibba harbour.
Transfer departs Dibba for Dubai. Arrives Dubai around 18:00 to 18:30.
What is and is not included
Included
- Full day dhow cruise from Dibba into the Musandam fjords
- Spinner dolphin watching
- Snorkelling and swimming in the fjord bays
- Lunch on board
- Soft drinks, fresh fruit, tea and coffee
- English-speaking guide
- Life jackets
Not included
- Dubai to Dibba return transfer
- Oman border crossing (not required on this tour)
- Kayaking, available on request
- Alcohol
- Travel insurance
Enquire about the Dibba dhow cruise
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Questions
No. The Dibba cruise operates on the UAE side of the Musandam border. UAE residents can present their Emirates ID. No Oman visa or border crossing is required. If you want to enter Oman and reach Khor Sham and Telegraph Island, the Khasab cruise requires a passport and an AED 85 border fee.
The Dibba cruise stays on the UAE side of Musandam: no border crossing, no passport needed for UAE residents, shorter total drive. The Khasab cruise crosses into Oman, reaches Khor Sham and Telegraph Island, and covers more of the fjord. Both include dolphins and snorkelling. The Khasab experience is more extensive; the Dibba experience is simpler to organise.
AED 300 per person for 1 to 2 guests, AED 280 for 3 to 10, and AED 260 for 11 or more. Lunch is included. No Oman border fee applies on this tour. The Dubai to Dibba return transfer is extra.
Yes. The Dibba day tour from Abu Dhabi includes the Abu Dhabi to Dubai transfer, one night at Ramada by Wyndham Deira (room only), the Dubai morning pickup, the full day Dibba cruise and the return to Abu Dhabi. From AED 775 per person for groups of 3 to 10.
Last updated 5 August 2026
