Explore on your own rating
Walkable Corniche and souq from the ship.
Where ships dock
- Port Sultan Qaboos, Mutrah
Getting to town
Mutrah Souq and the Corniche are a flat 10–15 minute walk.
Taxis to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (mornings, not Fridays) and Old Muscat.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Omani rial (OMR).
Entry: U.S. citizens: visa-free for up to 14 days (cannot be extended); passport valid 6+ months (Royal Oman Police / Oman MFA, checked Oct 2026).
Top sights nearby
- Mutrah Souq and Corniche
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (taxi)
- Al Alam Palace, Old Muscat
- Mutrah Fort
Beaches
- Qurum Beach (taxi)
Safety & tips
- Grand Mosque visitor hours are limited (mornings).
- Dress modestly.
- Agree taxi fares first.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 30 minutes from the Grand Mosque.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.