Excursion Private beach escape with arab lunch tour at Muscat

Relax and unwind amidst the seaside beauty of Muscat during this private, half-day beach escape with lunch and shopping.

Muscat, Marina Bander Al Rowdha, Boat-Ride, Bander Khayran Beach, Arab Buffet Lunch

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute transfer to the Bander Al Rowdha Marina. Upon arrival, embark your awaiting boat for a picturesque, approximately 30-minute boat-ride along the coast en route to Bander Khayran Beach. During your visit, ample free time is made available for sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, and Arab barbecue buffet lunch on the beach served with a local seating set-up. Following your beach stop, embark the boat for the approximately 30-minute ride back to the Bander Al Rowdha Marina. Upon arrival, re-board your coach and head to the bustling Muttrah Souq.

Corniche Area, Muttrah Souk, Narrow Alleys, Traditional Shoppes, Free Time, Shopping

Located in the Corniche area, this colourful market boasts scores of traditional shops and is one of the most frequented spots in Muscat. During a stroll through the narrow alleys, experience the unique atmosphere and see many authentic items, including frankincense, exotic perfumes, gold and silver jewellery, handicrafts in copper and camel bone, Omani designer products, and antiques (items over 50 years olds cannot be exported). A visit here is a mind-boggling experience. Following some free time for shopping and independent exploration, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Muscat, Bander Al Rowdha Marina, Boat-Ride, Bander Khayran Beach, Sunbathing, Swimming, Arabic Buffet Lunch, Muttrah Souk, Free Time, Shopping

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of activity and a few steps to get on/off the coach; however, all guests must be able to manoeuvre in and out of the boat. Guests must be able to swim in water too deep to stand. The swimming activity is at guest's discretion. It does not include 'swimming with the dolphins' and sighting of dolphins or other marine life cannot be guaranteed. Beach attire is acceptable; wear your swimsuit under a cover-up. Remember to bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a towel from the ship. Operation of the tour is dependent on favourable weather and sea conditions; it is not suitable for anyone prone to seasickness.