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Wooden Dhow Boat Cruise

4.9 (34 reviews)Duration: 3 hoursMin Age: 4+
Wooden Dhow Boat Cruise
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Expedition Overview

Gather your group for a private 4-hour traditional dhow cruise through the Arabian Gulf, taking you directly to nearby Safliya Island for a refreshing swim. The boat features an air-conditioned lower deck cabin, a toilet, and an open-air upper deck with traditional floor seating, all managed by an experienced captain and staff. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks, or enhance the trip with optional live BBQ catering and a karaoke setup.

Note: Minimum booking is 4 hours (3,200 QAR total) for up to 25 passengers.

What's Included & Excluded

Included Package Features

  • Wooden dhow boat rental
  • Air-conditioned lower deck
  • Open upper deck seating
  • Karaoke
  • Live BBQ
  • Captain & crew assistance
  • Onboard toilet
  • Stop at Safliya Island for swimming

Excluded Services

  • •Beverages
  • •Personal expenses
  • •Swimming/snorkeling equipment
  • •Hotel transfers
  • •Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

Day-by-Day Expedition Itinerary

09:00 AM

Arrival & Welcome Briefing

- Maximum of up to 25 pax - Air-conditioned cabin on the lower deck - Open space upper deck with floor seating - Toilet - Karaoke - Live BBQ - Take you to nearby Safliya Island for swimming - Captain and staff for assistance throughout the trip

Highlights

  • Traditional Wooden Dhow Experience
  • Spacious Two-Deck Setup
  • Comfortable Air-Conditioned Cabin
  • Open-Air Upper Deck
  • Perfect for Groups 12 or more
  • Karaoke
  • Live BBQ
  • Swimming Experience at Safliya Island
  • Dedicated Captain & Crew Assistance

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