Khasab Castle

See the main attractions of the port city of Khasab, on Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. See the old and new souk and visit the Khasab Fort, built by the Portuguese at the beginning of the 17th century.  Discover the unique features of Khasab Fort, which has crenellated stone turrets, model wooden boats, and a museum with handicrafts and archaeological finds. Afterwards, visit Wadi Qadah and the old village of Tawi, where you will see prehistoric rock carvings depicting camels, ships and warriors, said to be more than 2,000 years old.

our meeting point at Khasab port, you can board the traditional Omani dhow for the full-day cruise into the spectacular Khor Shimm in the Musandam peninsula. You also get to see the coastal villages as we cruise along and there’s a very good possibility to sight the Playful Dolphins and many other exotic marine creatures. We will anchor at the famous Telegraph Island – it is a repeat station built in 1864 by the British to connect Bombay (India) with mainland Britain by an underwater and overland telegraphic cable passing via Basra in Iraq and Turkey. You will definitely enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the pristine and calm waters at Telegraph Island. Lunch and refreshments are served onboard. Snorkeling equipment and towels will be provided on the dhow.