Khasab, Oman Cruises

Khasab, Oman Cruise Port

• For nature at its finest, there are the Oman Fjords. The fjords, or khors, are a magnificent geological feature of Khasab; if you take a tour by dhow (a traditional sailing vessel popular in the area), you can also swim and snorkel.
   
• There are multiple tours that will take you to Telegraph Island or around the waters of the Musandam to find dolphins. Unlike some marine tours that might be hit or miss when it comes to actually spotting the animals, dolphins are common here and tend to put in an appearance.
   
• For more outdoor adventures, take a mountain safari to Jebel Harim, or Mountain of Women (6,847 feet above sea level). Especially lovely when the flowers are in bloom, you can either rent a 4-wheel drive vehicle or take an organized tour through the rocky desert hills.
   
• For insight into old Omani culture, visit the Khasab Castle which was built by the Portuguese during their occupation of the area. Used both as a residence and prison in the past, it's now a museum with a plethora of artefacts; you'll also see three old boats from the village of Kamzar in the castle yard.