Gently maneuvering into Port Sultan Qaboos, the Amsterdam arrived into Muscat .
Amsterdam Docks in Muscat
We took our guests who had booked a day tour during on their holiday, into Oman and the gold and green world of the Wahiba Desert . In the distance, slithering down a sand dune Continue reading
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Tagged Cruise Excursions, Gulf of Oman, Muscat, OMAN, Oman Holidays, Oman Tour
Our guests who had booked a shore excursion of Muscat from the Brilliance of the Seas two day visit to Muscat were not alone as on the next quay the Costa Luminosa docked for a single day visit . We decided to leave a bit later than normal to visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque as we hoped that the crowds would have thinned a bit when we arrived.
Costa Luminosa with Brilliance of the Seas
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Between Sur and Salalah Oman we spent a day and night at sea on Noble Caledonia Island Sky. It was a magical journey and for me the highlight of almost 2 weeks of memorable experiences. During the day we passed through a vast pod of Dolphin with Blue Footed Boobies joining them in feeding off fish and further away whales blew jets into the air after diving.
Dolphins from the Noble Caledonia Island Sky at Sea
At night as we sailed in complete darkness the stars dazzled Continue reading
Our arrival into Musandam Oman was in bright and sunny weather, making the sea voyage on our two Dhows especially enjoyable. Lunch on board was of course freshly caught fish.
Arabian Dhow Musandam
The next day Continue reading
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Tagged Arabian Dhow Musandam, Cruise Excursions, Island Sky, Musandam, Oman Holiday, Sea
The island of Sir bani Yas was to be the next destination of the Island Sky.
Sir Bani Yas animals
Here not only did we have a wonderful animal safari but also a superb lunch in the new hotel. Finally we arrived in Dubai as the sun rose to illuminate Continue reading
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Joining the Costa and Aida ships, Brilliance of the Seas is now a regular arrival for us in Muscat bringing people for a visit into Oman
Brilliance of the Seas in Muscat
As its a new destination for her it will take time for the cruise excursions to be tailored to her passengers needs but I am confident that Muscat will be one of her more popular port calls in the Gulf cruises.
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Tagged Aida, brilliance of the sea photos, Brilliance of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas Muscat, brilliance of the seas shore excursions, Costa, Cruise Excursions, Dubai, Gulf cruises, OMAN, pictures of muscat, port calls, port excursions, Seabourn Legend, Shore excursions
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