Boat trips & dolphins

Seven days around northern Oman: the coast road to Sur, turtles at Ras Al Jinz, wadi pools, a night in the Wahiba Sands, the Green Mountain, Nizwa and Jabreen, and Muscat.

Eight days: dolphins and old Muscat, the Grand Mosque, two nights on Jabal Akhdar, Nizwa, Bahla and Jabreen, Jabal Shams, the Wahiba Sands and the coast road.

Three hours at sea off Muscat looking for spinner, bottlenose and common dolphins. Shared transfers, water and light refreshments included.

Three hours: a traditional wooden dhow along the Muscat coast at sunset, past Al Alam Palace and the old forts. Shared transfers and refreshments included.

An evening cruise into the fjords of Musandam, dinner on board and a night at anchor in a quiet bay, back in Khasab by 08:30.

Four hours offshore with a local captain and crew, fishing for kingfish, tuna, barracuda and more. All gear provided; beginners welcome.

A full day on a traditional dhow in the fjords of Musandam, with dolphins, swimming and snorkelling stops and lunch on board.

Three hours on a traditional dhow through the Khor Ash Sham fjord from Khasab, with dolphins, swimming and snorkelling.

A boat trip from Muscat to the protected Daymaniyat Islands to swim and snorkel over coral with reef fish, rays and often turtles.

Half a day on a traditional dhow from Muscat to the quiet bays of Bandar Khayran, with a good chance of dolphins and time to snorkel.