ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab
ASYAD Ports operates Khasab as Musandam's official commercial and passenger maritime gateway.
Cruise planning
Research Khasab cruise calls before you travel.
Use the timetable to see upcoming cruise ship calls, busy-day signals, ship counts, and port context alongside the guide, map, weather, and readiness tools.
Schedule note
Port schedules can change because of weather, berth availability, itinerary updates, and operational decisions. Verify important times with your cruise line or the port authority before travel.
At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Oman
Port code
OMKHS
Coordinates
26.183, 56.250
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Explore ashore
A closer look at Khasab
Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Khasab
Khasab is an exact passenger arrival with call-specific port, transfer, and return-time requirements.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Varies by terminal
Can you explore independently?
Choose one local plan or one properly timed regional excursion rather than combining uncertain transport links.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab.
Sources:ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Cruise ships use Khasab Port's assigned passenger berth; smaller calls may have call-specific marine arrangements.
Getting into town
Khasab town and fort require a short transfer or a checked walking route. Dhow cruises and mountain drives must be prearranged and timed to the ship.
Port shuttle
Use the official port or ship shuttle when offered and confirm its destination and final return.
Taxi and local transport
Use only the marked passenger pickup area and prebook scarce or accessible vehicles.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab.
Sources:ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab.
Sources:ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Independent exploration is practical only after confirming the exact landing and protecting the ship return time.
Half day
4–6 hours
Khasab Fort, Musandam dhow cruise, fjord scenery, dolphins, and one organized mountain or marine plan are the main choices. Khasab town and fort require a short transfer or a checked walking route. Dhow cruises and mountain drives must be prearranged and timed to the ship.
Long call
7+ hours
Khasab Fort, Musandam dhow cruise, fjord scenery, dolphins, and one organized mountain or marine plan are the main choices. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab.
Sources:ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Heat, berth distance, dhow boarding, high 4x4 steps, steep mountain roads, and limited accessible vehicles require confirmation.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab.
Sources:ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab.
Sources:ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Khasab port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Cruise ships use Khasab Port's assigned passenger berth; smaller calls may have call-specific marine arrangements.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Khasab town and fort require a short transfer or a checked walking route. Dhow cruises and mountain drives must be prearranged and timed to the ship.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Use the official port or ship shuttle when offered and confirm its destination and final return. Use only the marked passenger pickup area and prebook scarce or accessible vehicles.
Can I explore independently?
Choose one local plan or one properly timed regional excursion rather than combining uncertain transport links.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab.
Sources:ASYAD Ports – Port of Khasab
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Khasab
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Khasab town and fort require a short transfer or a checked walking route. Dhow cruises and mountain drives must be prearranged and timed to the ship.
Arrival location reference
Khasab cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Historic site
Khasab Fort
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Khasab.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Khasab. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
Musandam dhow cruise
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Khasab.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Khasab. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Local landmark
fjord scenery
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Khasab.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Khasab. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Local landmark
dolphins
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Khasab.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Khasab. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Scenic landmark
one organized mountain or marine plan
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Khasab.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Khasab. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary2 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
Live port-day planner
Plan my port day in Khasab
Choose an upcoming call and ship to turn the published schedule into a practical planning window.
Choose a call date
Choose your ship
Your selected call
Seven Seas Voyager
Arrival
8:00am
Departure
6:00pm
Scheduled window
10h
1 ship that day
Up to 698 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 4:30pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
Guide match for this window
A longer outing may fit, but protect the return journey from weather, traffic, queues, and tender delays.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
About Khasab
See Khasab’s jutting fjords, and the dolphins playing in the emerald waters, and it’s forgivable to think you’ve stumbled across a surreal Norway. The burning sun and scorched earth, serve as a constant reminder that you're a long way from Europe, however - although the Portuguese roots mean there's a colonial tint to the city. Sitting on the Northern coast of Oman, reaching across towards Iran, this is an isolated and fascinating destination to explore. The remote location, and limited infrastructure here, until recent times, means Khasab has been left to live life at its own pace, and the city sings to its own song sheet. Even now you can see a blind eye being turned to the smugglers who whisk electronics across the Gulf to Iran, in small speed boats.
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Explore ashore
Shore excursions in Khasab
Explore tour options for your port day. Check the meeting point and return time against your ship’s schedule before booking.
Excursion partner
Shore Excursions Group
Independent shore excursions
Select any tour card to view current details, availability, and booking on the Shore Excursions Group website.
Standard
3.5 hours
Spectacular Dhow Cruise to the Fjords with Dolphin Watch and Snorkeling
Climb aboard a traditional Omani Dhow for an adventure at sea. You do not want to miss this half day cruise that's special in every way.
Snorkeling Easy
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Standard
6 hours
Full Day Fjords of Musandam Dhow Cruise Snorkel and Lunch
This adventurous dhow cruise from Khasab offers relaxation, stunning scenery, cultural experiences, and pristine waters for both swimming and snorkeling.
Snorkeling Moderate
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Small
3.5 hours
Highlights of Khasab and Bukha
Explore the city of Khasab and Musandam Peninsula in an air conditioned coach. Comfort and convenience on this adventure makes it a top notch excursion.
Scenic, Cultural, Historical Moderate
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