SmallShips.travel | Arabian Gulf | Muscat to Abu Dhabi

Day 1 (Thursday): Muscat:
Embarkation of the MS Galileo.

Day 2 (Friday): Muscat
We leave Muscat by road for an optional full day excursion to the city of Fanja before reaching Nizwa, once the capital of Oman and Misfar, a very old village where our guide will introduce us to the Falaj, the typical Omani irrigation system and to the date’s cultivation. The alternative for day 2 is an optional 1/2 day tour of Muscat. Overnight in Muscat.

Day 3 (Saturday):Muscat

Early morning sailing from Muscat to Sawadi Sands. Arrive at lunch time and afternoon at nearby island with swimming and snorkeling. Evening beach BBQ weather permitting (if not deck BBQ). Lecture on Omani history and on places of interest visited on day 4. Overnight Sawadi Sands.

Day 4 (Sunday): Sohar

Disembark by tenders in Sawadi Sands for your optional full day excursion. We will drive by bus to Nakhal and its well preserved fortress and later on to Ain Towarath hot springs. After lunch, we will visit Sohar and rejoin/re-embark the ship at approx 17:00. Overnight at sea to Musandam.

Day 5 (Monday): Musandan Peninsula
Reach the Musandan Peninsula early morning. Sail along the fjords and stop for a swim stop. Lunch BBQ on board. We will for sure sight some dolphins shoals while circling around the Musandam Peninsula. We reach Khasab around 17:00. Lecture on Musandam Peninsula. Overnight in Khasab.

Day 6 (Tuesday): Khasab
Optional full day excursion with a traditional dhow into Musandam Peninsula reaching Telegraph and Seebi Islands with swim stop for swimming, snorkeling or fishing. Refreshments and lunch. The alternative is a 1/2 day tour of Khasab. Both tours end with a memorable Omani evening at a unique location. Overnight Khasab.

Day 7 (Wednesday): Khasab - Abu Dhabi
Morning excursion at Khasab Mountains. Early afternoon sailing to Abu Dhabi where we will arrive late in the evening. Overnight in Abu Dhabi.

Day 8 (Thursday): Abu Dhabi
Disembarkation 9:00.

Note: The cruise itinerary is subject to weather conditions.

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Arabian Gulf - Muscat to Abu Dhabi