fosie Posted August 18, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 18, 2018 From Dubai we make the cruise who is still on this cruise Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted August 31, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I'm on this cruise with a group of eight from Australia & Canada. Dubai to Athens. Sent from my SM-T530 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasGreg Posted October 26, 2018 #3 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Hi I am on this cruise too. We are from Hobart. I see you have looked at the visa situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted October 27, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Greg, My understanding is the ship takes care of the visa's ....we booked a private tour of Petra and will book through Pullmantur for other ports. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet&Carl Posted November 8, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I too am an Aussie looking at this cruise - I have a question. Does anyone know how much it is to go on the sun deck (the one reserved for suite guests) there are no more suites left so want to know how much extra it will cost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted November 10, 2018 #6 Share Posted November 10, 2018 There is one suite available today.....we booked thru VTG. Anyone looking at tours...ABC tours in Dubai will pick up from the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdotcom Posted November 10, 2018 #7 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I have also booked this cruise. I have been in contact with Sunshine Tours and Oman Days Tours, both for information regarding tours in Muscat, Salalaha and Khasab. They will offer 1/2 day tours and have been recommended on TA and Cruise Critic. Of course, they will be in English. Any of you may contact them and get their prices for a van and then we can group up as we choose. No payment to be made in advance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted November 11, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2018 10 hours ago, cruiserdotcom said: I have also booked this cruise. I have been in contact with Sunshine Tours and Oman Days Tours, both for information regarding tours in Muscat, Salalaha and Khasab. They will offer 1/2 day tours and have been recommended on TA and Cruise Critic. Of course, they will be in English. Any of you may contact them and get their prices for a van and then we can group up as we choose. No payment to be made in advance. We have a group of eight,I was thinking about booking Pullmantur tours,they seem resonably priced. How much was the quote for half day tours.....we are paying $190 p/p for Petra / Wadi Rum with Jordan horizons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdotcom Posted November 11, 2018 #9 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I have a few more questions to ask of Oman Day Tours regarding Muscat and Khasab tours. I will give the quotes they have written when the list is complete. They are less expensive than Pullmantur and will be assured of English speaking tours. I am not researching Petra since I have toured the area in the past and do not feel the need to return--beautiful but tough. Just take care that the company you choose is super reliable to get you there and back without incident. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted November 11, 2018 #10 Share Posted November 11, 2018 My friends went with Oman day tours last year on Ncl star,they had a 18 seater bus...they were very happy with there tour. They also used Jordan Horizons for Petra,there was a group of fifty in various vans....no problems at all. I've been to Petra before,looking forward to a return visit. I see the Salahah visit is later in the day...3 to 10pm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdotcom Posted November 12, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thanks for the heads up about the late day stop in Salalah. This will probably make a tour not practical. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdotcom Posted November 13, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I have received the following from Oman Day Tours for Muscat and Khasab Muscat City tour -Half day -Afternon Program Pick up : From Any place in Muscat Duartion : 4 Hrs The tour start with a visit to the beautiful Royal Opera house and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque photo stop one of the largest mosques in the Middle East. Proceed to old Muscat through Shatti Al Quram embassy area . Later you drive along the picturesque Cornice to the once walled district Muscat. You will have photo stops at the residence of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the Al Alam Palace, which is flanked by the 16th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali. You will be strolling through Muttrah Souq, where you will be bargaining for handicrafts and silver items Cost includes : Pick up and drop off Service of English speaking guide Water during the tour Khasab City Tour Pick up : From Any place in Khasab Duration : 3 HR Khasab City Tour is one of Oman Day tours in which you can visit the capital of Musandam, Khasab is famous for its fishing activities and oasis, with a population of 18,000. Khasab is located at the gorge of Hormuz and overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Visit Oman then proceed to Khasab ,You will visit Fort of Khasab (now restored), the fort dates back to the 16th century. The fort has a museum Where displays of Omani handicraft items are displayed. Then visit the old and new souk of Khasab. later you will visit the Wadi Qadah with the old village Tawi. Then you can see depicted camels, ships and warriors made by prehistoric rock carving on the deep bay dates back to about 2000 years . one of the recommended musandam oman tour . Cost Includes: - Services of an English-speaking driver cum guide. - pick up and drop - water during the tour Waiting for your Kind Replay Regards , Nehal Best Regards Sarah Mahmoud Senior consultant Oman Day tours www.omandaytours.com For Muscat City tour : 50 USD Per Person based on 4 Person sharing in 4wd vehicle or 50 USD Per Person in Minivan (10 Persons Maximum) For Khasab City Tour tour : 50 USD Per Person based on 4 Person sharing in 4wd vehicle or 50 USD Per Person in Minivan (10 Persons Maximum) I will also post Sunshine tours when complete. I will be solo so I am interested in a seat in any of these tours that would need an a pax to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted November 13, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Nice work,I'll get my friends to participate in this roll call. Prices seem good. Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted November 13, 2018 #14 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Pullmantur Muscat tour seems okay too $41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted November 13, 2018 #15 Share Posted November 13, 2018 This Pullmantur tour for Khasab is similar..but looks interesting. Shame they don't combine tour with boat trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdotcom Posted November 13, 2018 #16 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Here is the tour of Muscat given by Sunshine Tours City Tour Half Day Private Tour Pick up from the port, Visit the Grand Mosque and the Islamic Center and then continue drive from the Ministries and Embassies road visit the Royal Opera House photo stop and then drive from Qurum beach road and we will take you to had Omani bread with honey. Then continue drive to Muttrah visit Muttrah souk and then visit the sultan palace photos stop then visit again the fort Al Jalali and al Mirani and then continue drive to Marina Bander Al Roudah photo stop then continue drive to Parliament and Al Bustan palace hotel photos stop then continue drive to Shangri-La hotel area photos stop and Qantab beach then continue drive back to the port. Muscat City Tour Half Day 4PAX – BY 4WD VEHICLE – 60 OMANI RIAL TOTAL 8PAX – BY (2) 4WD VEHICLE – 120 OAMANI RIAL TOTAL 10PAX – BY MINIVAN – 170 OMANI RIAL TOTAL 12PAX – BY MINIVAN – 220 OMANI RIAL TOTAL INCLUDING WATER SOFT DRINKS PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF TO THE PORT 4WD VEHICLE OR MINIVAN OMANI BREAD WITH HONEY OMANI COFFEE OMANI TOUR GUIDE PETROL They do not have a tour set up for Khasab due to lack of appropriate guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdotcom Posted November 13, 2018 #17 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Aussie cruzer--I have seen this brochure of excursions on the Pullmantur web site; however, Dante, rep at VTG, sent me a list of excursions for our cruise and the info is not the same, nor the prices. The options he gave me are much limited and more expensive. I think you should check with your booking company to see what excursions they are accepting. Let me know, too. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted November 13, 2018 #18 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Another option for Khasab ... Dhow cruise thru viator $40 p/p ,time works well 9.30 -12.30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted November 13, 2018 #19 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) The shore excursions VTG sent are thru third party group,you can book direct thru Pullmantur. Put your booking # into Pullmantur online and it all shows up. https://excursiones.pullmantur.travel/inicio * you might need to call Pullmantur # to book. Edited November 13, 2018 by aussie cruzer Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted November 13, 2018 #20 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Great work with the tours...maybe there would be time for Dhow cruise and tour of the town. We might be able to get a group booking on the boat ...time for more research.☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted November 14, 2018 #21 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I got a quote for Dhow cruise in Khasab up the Oman fjords. Pick up from cruise terminal $30 p/p for a group of 8 minimum. 9.30 To 1.00 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdotcom Posted November 14, 2018 #22 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Great tour you have posted! Hope you can participate. Sorry, I cannot. Dante checked with Pullmantur and confirmed that we can book any of their excursions but English will be offered only if there are 10 or more English speakers booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted November 14, 2018 #23 Share Posted November 14, 2018 4 hours ago, cruiserdotcom said: Great tour you have posted! Hope you can participate. Sorry, I cannot. Dante checked with Pullmantur and confirmed that we can book any of their excursions but English will be offered only if there are 10 or more English speakers booked. We haven't looked much into tours yet,but Pullmantur Mystic Muscat tour $41 is one that my wife & I will be doing for sure and I imagine my other six friends too....not sure about the rest yet. In Salalah next to cruise port is a private club called Oasis club,it's for the western ex pats to mix....might head up there,it's got nice views of the ocean and swimming pool & bar and restaurants. My research was Salalah was the least interesting of the three Oman ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabi Posted November 16, 2018 #24 Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/13/2018 at 1:27 PM, aussie cruzer said: Nice work,I'll get my friends to participate in this roll call. Prices seem good. Duncan Hi Duncan...finally found the roll call !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabi Posted November 16, 2018 #25 Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/14/2018 at 2:02 PM, aussie cruzer said: We haven't looked much into tours yet,but Pullmantur Mystic Muscat tour $41 is one that my wife & I will be doing for sure and I imagine my other six friends too....not sure about the rest yet. In Salalah next to cruise port is a private club called Oasis club,it's for the western ex pats to mix....might head up there,it's got nice views of the ocean and swimming pool & bar and restaurants. My research was Salalah was the least interesting of the three Oman ports. Okay, just finished reading the posts.... I think we want to do the Pullmantour Mystic Muscat as well.... have you tentatively booked any of the tours besides the Petra one ? It would be great if the 8 choose to do all the same tours.... I am now going to check the Pullmantours excursions ...thanks for posting the link... I had been trying to find it but no luck !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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