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Historical Muscat Sunset Tour

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2 hours
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sail in the waters off the coast of south Muscat to catch the sunset at golden hour with this approximately two-hour group sunset tour. You’ll keep costs down by sharing the boat, but still have an intimate experience watching the sun set, as you pass by fishing villages, Portuguese structures, and views of the mountains in the distance.

Easily meet your group at the designated spot
Sail past old Muscat for excellent views
Keep costs down by booking this group tour
Watch the sunset as you sail along the Muscat coastline

What's Included

Bottled water
Soda/Pop

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Marina Bandar Al Rowdha
Marina Bander Al Rowdha, Muscat, Oman
We need our guests to be at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the selected departure time. Our office number is 16 "QTours.om".

Start time

05:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Al Jalali Fort (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Alessandro_M

Loved this sunset cruise with Captain Bilal. Punctual, informative, professional, gentle. Really recommended for sunset lovers

Reviews

4.5

53 reviews

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Nothing special!

Armela_C, Apr 2024

Is a very normal trip...they are going to show just a small part of the city. Just few explanations from the capitan I don t recommend it actually.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We apologize that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. we hope to have the opportunity to make it right for you in the future. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Not suitable for aged people and young kids

Arunkanthan_L, Apr 2024

Not so good experience with family, had aged people in the group and captain Bilal was not bothered, he was doing some driving the boat fast and doing some acrobatics which scared the aged people on the boat. Boat was also over crowded with no proper protection or safety. Tour is not ideal for aged and people who have hypertensive or heart issues, people should be warned before accepting this booking. Never in the details it is mentioned that it is not suitable for elderly people or people with hypertension and heart issues.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're truly sorry to hear about your family's disappointing experience during the water activities. Ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests, especially those with specific health concerns or older members, is paramount to us. Our captains are trained to prioritize safety and adjust the experience based on the group's needs. It's regrettable that this was not the case during your trip. However, we'd like to mention that Captain Bilal is usually highly recommended by many of our guests for his expertise and professionalism.

Great tour

Alessandro_M, Mar 2024

Loved this sunset cruise with Captain Bilal. Punctual, informative, professional, gentle. Really recommended for sunset lovers

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience of the sunset cruise with Captain Bilal. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the cruise and had a memorable time on board. Kind Regards, Shahad

Wonderful experience

Marcus_H, Mar 2024

We got on the dhow style boat and were lucky as it was only about 25% capacity so we could swap sides as the views changed. The water was so smooth it was amazing (and lucky as I get sea sick on a pedalo!) and the captain expertly drove us between viewpoints and then cut the engine so we could take in the view and get our photos without pressure. We had dates, water and soft drinks on board which was very pleasant as we cruised past various forts, watchtowers and palaces before turning back at the main port and cruise terminal. The sun by now was a dim yellow glow just above the ridgeline and after it disappeared we headed back to the Al Rowdha Marina. The narrative doesn't really explain how pleasant and relaxing this trip was, the early evening being warm rather than oppressive combined with the fantastic views and calm seas made it a memorable experience. The crew were all extremely polite and decent and the boat clean and comfortable, with either a cushioned floor area or seats to sit on.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your tour. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kind regards,

Fun for little kids

mdf572, Feb 2024

Very nice office staff and communication. The boat ride is good for families with little kids I think. I was not fun for adult travelers and not a romantic or peaceful experience. It's for kids to run around and have fun...which is fine...just not what I was expecting.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Valued guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your recent experience with us. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding our office staff and communication. Regarding the kids, this is a shared tour so sometimes there might be children onboard. If you would like a private experience for this tour, we do also offer this and you can have the boat to yourselves. You are welcome back with us anytime - it's important to us that all our guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience. Thank you for choosing our services!

Captain Bilal was great!

Shilpa_J, Dec 2023

Captain Bilal was fantastic. He knew the best places to go and we experienced a great tour of the coastline and the perfect sunset spot. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write the review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the Historical Muscat Sunset Tour, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kind regards, Maitha

Sunset

Patrick_M, Nov 2023

Pleasant evening excursion with friendly crew. Well worth doing to occupy an evening. Coffee and dates included !

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you had a pleasant evening excursion. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! kind regards, Maitha

Perfect evening trip on the water.

Nick_B, Nov 2023

Fantastic trip with lots of the coast explored including the old part of Muscat and Muttrah. Our captain, Bilal, was brilliant.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic trip exploring the coastal wonders of Muscat and Muttrah. Captain Bilal is truly an asset to our team, and we're thrilled that his expertise added to the brilliance of your journey. We look forward to welcoming you in the future. Kind regards, Shahad

Excellent

CHARMAINE_J, Oct 2023

We really enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide went out of his way to make our trip memorable. Muscat is truly beautiful and can definitely recommend this tour to all out there.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time with us. We look forward to your return for another memorable journey along the coast.

Sunset cruise

Sadia_B, Oct 2023

We had an amazing time.captain Bilal was an excellent tour guy.he tried his best to make this tour enjoyable for us.highly recommended!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time with us. We look forward to your return for another memorable journey along the coast. Thank you for choosing us!

Muscat by Sea

Debra_G, Sep 2023

We saw many sites- the palace, Portuguese forts, a graveyard, hotels and resorts, the landscape and the sunset. We also watched dolphins for a while

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We hope you made wonderful memories and look forward to welcoming you back in the future

Excellent tour

Anastasia_M, Aug 2023

The tour is excellent! There were never ending refreshments, water, dates and omaní coffee. They used the traditional omaní boat that made the experience more interesting. We had the opportunity to admire Muscat and it's castle from the see along with a beautiful sunset. Everyone is kind and helpful

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your feedback is greatly valued, and we're delighted to know that your experience was a positive one. We eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you back soon!

Amazing trip!

Igne_V, Feb 2022

Everything was just perfect! From the greet at the office till the very last minute of the trip! Beautiful views and our captain was very informative (shame I can’t recall his name). Highly recommend! (Can get a bit chilly so don’t forget your jumper)

Response from Host, Mar 2022

I am very happy that you enjoyed your day with us and look forward to welcoming you back :)

Very accommodating and easy to deal with agency

Biancajinga3989, Oct 2021

My son (2.5 years old) and myself really enjoyed the sunset cruise. We were a bit disappointed in the beginning as we were offered a speed boat and not a dhow given the small number of participants, but the experience was great and we do not regret it. I particularly appreciated that the captain switched off the loud music and allowed us to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the sea. He also took us a bit further along the coast and allowed us to experience some of the lesser visited gulfs and sights. We were picked up at the hotel and were pleasantly surprised that the ride to the harbour and back was almost a private tour of old Muscat and the surroundings. All in all a very good experience which we would like to repeat when we are back in Muscat.

Super Atmosphaere zu Sylvester !

ulrike_g, Feb 2024

Wunderbare Atmosphaere bei Sonnenuntergang an Sylvester 2024. Werden wir nie vergessen, sehr stimmungsvoll! Unbedingt zu empfehlen!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering our best. We can't wait to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another fantastic visit. Thank you again for your support!