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Muscat
If you are looking to experience the Middle East without the towering skyscrapers and glitz, then Muscat (the capital of Oman) is an excellent port of call to visit during a cruise vacation. Like other port cities in this area of the world, Muscat is as equally beautiful and fascinating. However, you will discover more of an emphasis on history and natural beauty rather than the bustling glamour of resorts and shopping malls. Simply put, Muscat is a different yet exciting way to experience the Middle East region. Muscat is brimming with mosques, palaces, cultural complexes, bazaars, museums, beautiful beaches, and so much more! If you take a cruise that starts from or ends in Muscat, you may plan on spending some additional time in the city before or after your cruise, so you can experience everything there is to offer.
A great time to visit Muscat is between November and March, when you can typically enjoy the region’s nicest weather.
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Destinations for Cruises to Muscat
The following cruise destinations can be visited on a cruise that includes Muscat. Select a destination to view the upcoming cruises that are available:
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Cruise Lines with Cruises to Muscat
The following cruise lines offer cruises sailing to Muscat. Select a cruise line to view the upcoming cruises that visit Muscat:
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River Cruise Lines
Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.
River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.
Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.
Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.
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Specialty Cruise Lines
These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.
On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.
Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).
Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.
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Deluxe Cruise Lines
These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.
A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.
Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.
The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.
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Mainstream Cruise Lines
Value is a key feature of these popular cruise lines, as they offer lots of activities, entertainment and dining options, along with a variety of stateroom types. Some of the cruise lines in this category have ships with unique innovations like water slides, rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, surfing simulators, bowling alleys, and boardwalks.
Their ships are usually anywhere from mid-sized to very large "mega" ships, accommodating thousands of guests. These ships give the feel of being in a large resort.
Mainstream cruise lines are a great option for just about everyone (including multi-generation families, and first-time cruisers), and typically have great youth programs.
During the cruise, entertainment may include Broadway productions, Vegas-style shows, comedians, and music. Some of these lines have select formal nights during the cruise. Specialty restaurants are becoming more and more common (some which have a cover charge for this type enhanced dining experience). Buffets are usually available throughout the day, besides room service, and the main dining room(s).
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Luxury Cruise Lines
When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.
On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.
All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.
Cruising year-round from across the United States of America, American Cruise Lines is an expert on American cruising. The nation's largest cruise line has a fleet of 19 ships with itineraries spanning from coast to coast, covering most of the waterways in between and visiting 35 states. With ships built in America and crews comprised solely of Americans, American Cruise Lines surely lives up to its name. With over 50 itineraries that explore U.S. ports of call, there's something for everyone when traveling with them.
Azamara is a deluxe cruising experience that's geared towards discerning travelers yearning to travel, in luxury, to exotic and rare vacation destinations. On an Azamara cruise, you'll experience extremely high levels of service, gourmet cuisine, and fantastic accommodations. With a country club casual dress code and open dining format, this premium product is a fabulous choice for many travelers. Special amenities that all guests booked on an Azamara cruise benefit from include pre-paid gratuities, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and teas. Select standard spirits, international beers, and wines are also included (available in the bars during regular opening hours, and not through room service). Guests who are booked in a suite get complimentary specialty dining, free internet, complimentary access to the Thalassotherapy pool and spa deck, and much more!
Celestyal Cruises is an award-winning, all-inclusive Greece-based cruise line whose mission is to provide you with authentic European experiences. With itineraries specific to the Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Islands, you can expect to discover complete immersion in Greek culture through unforgettable shore excursions, authentic Greek cuisine, and more! Offering both short cruises (3 to 4 nights) and weeklong voyages (7 to 14 nights), Celestyal Cruises’ two mid-sized ships, Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery, are small enough to provide you with personalized service, and big enough to provide you with fine food, comfortable accommodations, and all the amenities of large ocean liners (like swimming pools, a gym, casino, shops, youth clubs, and more).
Costa Cruises enjoys the reputation of being Europe’s number one cruise line. This Italian company has a large fleet that sails Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Baltic and Russia, and Transatlantic itineraries. Spa accommodations are available on several of the newer Costa ships, and there are a wide range of things to do as you Cruise Italian Style with them.
Crystal, previously known as Crystal Cruises, is one of the world's leaders in ultra-luxury cruising. Their all-inclusive fleet includes two renovated ocean-going ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Extraordinary service, abundant space, gourmet cuisine (comparable to the finest restaurants on land), and excellent itineraries are some highlights of an unforgettable Crystal cruise. Combining the included amenities (fine wine, premium spirits, gratuities, and much more) with their exceptional accommodations and service, Crystal is a fantastic value in the luxury cruising market.
MSC Cruises is the world's third-largest cruise line with a strong and growing presence in North America and is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With 23 ships and over 250 destinations to choose from, guests can enjoy beautifully designed ships with a diverse guest mix. MSC Cruises sails year-round from Miami, Orlando (Port Canaveral), New York City, and Galveston starting November 2025. Many itineraries include late-night and overnight stays at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the only private island marine reserve in The Bahamas. For guests wanting privacy and luxury, most U.S. ships offer the MSC Yacht Club, an exclusive sanctuary at the top of the ship only accessible by key card. MSC Cruises is a great vacation choice for families, with many activities and expansive kids' clubs for kids of all ages. In April 2025, MSC Cruises' newest flagship, MSC World America, will sail from Miami to the Caribbean. Beauty and discovery await with MSC Cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is proud to present Freestyle Cruising, aboard one of the youngest fleets of cruise ships in the world. Enjoy open seating dining, where you can dine whenever and with whomever you wish. Don't want to pack formal wear on your vacation? With the resort casual evening attire, you don't have to! All of the Norwegian ships feature a slew of specialty restaurants and entertainment venues. An NCL cruise is perfect for guests of all ages, and includes complimentary youth programs. Their award-winning entertainment options include Broadway-style production shows, world-class acrobats, and much more. The Haven by Norwegian™, available on select ships, is an exclusive enclave for suite guests staying in NCL's most luxurious accommodations. Some Norwegian cruise ships have Studio accommodations, designed and priced for solo travelers. NCL is the only major cruise line to offer year-round Hawaii cruises.
Formed in 2002 by luxury cruise industry veterans Joe Watters and Frank Del Rio, Oceania Cruises is one of the the world’s leading deluxe cruise lines. The finest cuisine at sea, award-winning itineraries and outstanding value define Oceania Cruises’ five-star product and have positioned the company as the cruise line of choice for travelers seeking a truly refined and casually elegant travel experience.
Experience a different and magical way of cruising. Ponant prides themselves in providing modest-sized yachts that will transport you where most larger ships cannot reach. Included on board are restaurants that prepare the finest in French-inspired cuisine, as well as a well-trained and discreet staff whose goal is to provide you with the best service possible. For those who enjoy the luxurious life, some of their ships have butler service (for guests staying in select suites). All this and so much more is offered, along with all the privacy you could ask for. Come experience cruising "A la Française", the tasteful style of this company.
The five small to mid-size ships in Regent Seven Seas' award-winning six-star fleet include: the intimate all-suite 490-guest Seven Seas Navigator; as well as the all-suite, all balcony 700-guest sister ships, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager, the recently introduced Seven Seas Explorer and upcoming ship Seven Seas Splendor. Regardless of which ship you choose, you're going to be on a luxurious vessel that's staffed with an ultra-attentive staff and gourmet all-inclusive setup, in which gratuities as well as select wines and spirits are included.
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Things to do near Muscat
These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Muscat, along with a brief description:
♦ Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
If you’re looking for the grandest mosque in Muscat, look no further than the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. As its name implies, this grand mosque is large enough for 20,000 visitors, extends over 150 feet into the sky, and is filled with some of the most striking décor you’ve ever seen. Those who are looking for glitz and glamour are certain to appreciate the chandelier made of Swarovski crystals and Persian rugs located inside. Audio guides are available to provide you with all the insights you need to learn about Islamic traditions and their role within the mosque. As Muscat is a Muslim country, be aware that there is a conservative dress code required to enter.
♦ Royal Opera House Muscat
If you’re a fan of the arts, then you certainly cannot skip over the chance to check out Royal Opera House Muscat! Not only is the building’s façade one of the most beautiful architectural wonders in Muscat (complete with marble and gold accents), but you can attend guided tours which will give you the most immersive experience ever. Among some of the things you can see on the inside include the main stage, auditorium, décor, and more. If your timing is right, you might even be able to catch a live performance, a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Plus, there is a shopping mall attached to the building, as well as a few nice restaurants nearby where you can grab something to eat.
♦ Mutrah Souq
For a true cultural immersion, skip over the malls and head right to Mutrah Souq, one of Muscat’s most famous local bazaars. Whether you’re just looking for a fun walkthrough or a couple of interesting souvenirs, you certainly won’t be disappointed. Among the many items you will find for sale might include jewelry, clothing, spices, perfumes, fabrics, lamps, incense, and more. Plus, the building that houses this market is an artistic wonder in itself!
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