Oman Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
13 ships from 8 cruise lines
Oman cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 56 upcoming sailings on 13 ships from 8 cruise lines visiting Oman, calling at 4 places. Cruises visit Oman as a port of call and do not start or end here. More Middle East cruises.
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See every Oman cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Oman
Oman is the quiet, sophisticated heart of the Arabian Peninsula—a land of ancient forts, green wadis, vast dunes, and a long Indian Ocean coastline. For the American traveler marking a milestone, it is best seen by small ship: expedition and premium lines call at Muscat, Salalah, Khasab, and occasionally Sur, where private excursions can be arranged to avoid the feeling of being herded. There are no navigable rivers, so this is a coastal-cruise destination rather than a river-cruise destination. The reward is authenticity: Omani hospitality, UNESCO-listed heritage, and landscapes that range from desert to monsoon-green mountains.
Typical routes
- Persian Gulf & Arabian Peninsula: 7–12 night loops from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha that include Khasab, Muscat, and sometimes Salalah.
- Indian Ocean & Arabian Sea Expedition: 10–20 night repositioning or expedition voyages between Muscat, Salalah, Socotra, and the Indian Ocean islands.
Ports overview
Oman is not a river-cruise destination; it is visited by ocean and expedition cruise ships. The main cruise gateways are Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Port of Salalah, and Khasab Port in Musandam. Smaller coastal calls include Sur and sometimes Duqm.
Cruise season
October–April is the comfortable cruising season; May–September is very hot, though Salalah's khareef monsoon runs roughly July–September and has a small summer-cruise niche. Book well ahead for winter holiday and spring-break sailings.
Find your Oman sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Oman, earliest departure first.
21 Days One-Way from Doha Qatar to Piraeus-Athens
Visits Oman. Also visits Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia
Oceania Vista
21 Days One-Way from Dubai to Istanbul
Visits Oman. Also visits United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan
Oceania Nautica
22 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Dubai
Visits Oman. Also visits Greece, Cyprus, Egypt
Norwegian Sun
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22 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Doha Qatar
Visits Oman. Also visits Greece, Israel, Egypt
Seven Seas Mariner
21 Days One-Way from Jeddah to Dubai
Visits Oman. Also visits Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan
MSC Explora 1
21 Days One-Way from Genoa to Dubai
Visits Oman. Also visits Italy, Greece, Turkey
MSC World Europa
20 Days One-Way from Genoa to Doha Qatar
Visits Oman. Also visits Italy, Greece, Turkey
MSC World Europa
24 Days One-Way from Genoa to Abu Dhabi
Visits Oman. Also visits Italy, Greece, Turkey
MSC World Europa
20 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Dubai
Visits Oman. Also visits Italy, Greece, Turkey
MSC World Europa
19 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Doha Qatar
Visits Oman. Also visits Italy, Greece, Turkey
MSC World Europa
12 Days One-Way from Jeddah to Dubai
Visits Oman. Also visits Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
MSC Explora 1
19 Days One-Way from Jeddah to Dubai
Visits Oman. Also visits Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain
MSC Explora 1
Where Oman cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 13 ocean · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Frequently asked questions about Oman cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Oman?
4 Oman places are visited by 13 ships from 8 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Oman cruise?
October–April is the comfortable cruising season; May–September is very hot, though Salalah's khareef monsoon runs roughly July–September and has a small summer-cruise niche. Book well ahead for winter holiday and spring-break sailings.
Sources and further reading
Background on Oman draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA: Oman - The World Factbook
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Oman
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Oman - Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List
- Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism: Experience Oman
- Lonely Planet: Oman
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 12, 2026
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