--- title: "Muscat Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/muscat description: "Omani elegance between mountains and sea" --- # Muscat ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ ยท Oman ยท Middle East & Arabian Gulf > "Omani elegance between mountains and sea" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.2h - **Visiting Sailings:** 5 - **Cruise Lines:** 2 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Apr (4 sailings), Sept (1 sailing) ## About Muscat Muscat, the capital of Oman, sits between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman. The port is in Muttrah, the original old town, where the souq sells frankincense, Omani silver, textiles, and khanjar daggers. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the third largest in the world, has a Swarovski crystal chandelier and the largest handmade Persian carpet. It's open to non-Muslim visitors in the morning. The Al Alam Palace, flanked by two Portuguese forts, sits nearby. The Corniche is a flat 30โ€“40 minute walk from the port and has affordable restaurants serving seafood and Omani dishes. Dhow cruises run along the coast with chances to spot dolphins. Excursions to Wadi Shab or the Bimmah Sinkhole reach Oman's interior canyons and swimming holes. Taxis are reasonably priced. The currency is the Omani rial. The old city is walkable, and the Corniche path suits wheelchairs and buggies. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** OMR (Omani Rial) - **Language:** Arabic - **Timezone:** Asia/Muscat (UTC+4) - **Tipping:** 10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 23.6306, 58.5650 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Muscat/@23.6306,58.56499,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Muscat&ll=23.6306,58.56499&z=13) ## Things to Do in Muscat Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Half-Day Private Muscat City Tour - Top Landmarks in Just 4 Hours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bcfa52ae-fdb4-4138-b580-62f556b8a168.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (569) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ91 | Viator | | [Hot Air Balloon Tour at Wahiba Sands](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/88c1775e-53aa-4123-8a2b-795479d78b53.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (319) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ272 | Viator | | [Snorkeling in Daymaniat Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/06e5d371-259f-4453-9ae2-12b2157d6d4c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (248) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ72 | Viator | | [Half-Day Private Muscat City Tour- with a local guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ed78dbb9-b544-4a61-a178-0decdb51ea61.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (219) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ91 | Viator | | [Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/161778b7-8ce9-4690-a41b-e7dfa13b960d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (564) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ77 | Viator | | [Daymaniat Islands Guided Snorkeling Adventure from Muscat](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/da683a89-df65-42a0-8c60-4c0026217c6e.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (348) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ104 | Viator | | [Half Day Authentic Muscat City Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f0133e6f-ee46-43aa-92ec-06fdec37c775.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (162) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ77 | Viator | | [Discover Muscat: Group City Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/931a1deb-e125-467e-95a2-c8adc9d0339d.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (69) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ45 | Viator | | [Private Half Day Muscat City Tour Afternoon](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7e6adebf-3090-4af8-9dc6-bb1c1d954ab8.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (68) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ107 | Viator | | [Scuba Diving Trips to Dimaniyat Islands](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/85b46340-acc9-4552-9801-e59a80fb0fe7.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (129) | 5h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ159 | Viator | | [Private Guided Muscat Evening City Tour - 4 Hours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9e07dab8-fe63-4740-9c15-767439213650.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (52) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ92 | Viator | | [Private Muscat City Tour Top Highlights โ€“ 4 Hours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/eb0c0a24-0ff9-4d21-a097-e9f8538f3c72.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (48) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ99 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Dubai](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/dubai.md): 205 nm - [Abu Dhabi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/abu-dhabi.md): 238 nm - [Sir Bani Yas Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/sir-bani-yas-island.md): 329 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/red-sea-arabia-athens-to-dubai~NCL-SUN-20270905-21.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ4,540 per person (โ‚ฌ9,080 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Sun](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-sun.md) - **Duration:** 21 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-05 - **Itinerary:** Red Sea & Arabia โ€“ Athens to Dubai ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Muscat](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=muscat) (5 sailings) ## Browse - [Middle East & Arabian Gulf cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)