Cruises from Muscat

Muscat is the capital of Oman and one of the most ancient cities in the Middle East. Its history dates back to the 2nd century A.D. and its worldwide fame is mainly linked to the strategic location of the port, which has made trade the country's main source of income. In addition to trade, the port has played a crucial role in another sector: tourism. Thanks to its location, the city offers the opportunity to visit the coast and the internal area of the country.

One of the best ways to reach the city is aborad a cruise ship. Choose a cruise that depart from Doha or that has the city as a stop is the ideal choice for those who want to discover the beauties of Middle East. The city offers a wide range of attractions that make the city the ideal destination for all types of tourists. Religious sites, residents of sultans, wide parks, local markets and beautiful beaches are just some of the places that deserve to be visited. Not to be missed is a visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the third largest mosque in the world as well as the third most important religious building in the country.

Its architecture, with sumptuous walls made of white Carrara marble, renowned worldwide for its high quality, and the huge chandelier made of Swarovski crystal cascading down from the golden dome, always leave visitors breathless and make it one of the ideal subjects for your posts to share with friends. For history and culture lovers, a visit to the National Museum of the Sultan of Oman is a not to be missed experience. It hosts fourteen permanent exhibitions that perfectly represent the history of the city with the aim of promoting the traditional values of the country and helping visitors to discover the history of Doha.