March 2020
As we were sailing east, we were informed that the ship had successfully added two additional ports. The first was Khasab, Oman and the other was a return to Abu Dhabi. “Khasab? Where’s that?”
Khasab (population: 17,700) is situated on a peninsula jutting into the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz. The peninsula is disconnected from the rest of Oman and is completely surrounded by the UAE.
Rather than waste more time trying to cancel flights, we booked a 3 to 4 hour dhow trip ($25) at the port through the Strait of Hormuz, viewing what were called fjords, a dolphin area, and, what turned out to be, an opportunity to go snorkeling. Unfortunately we were not prepared for that.
On the way back to the ship, we were able to see some of the town and visit a “hypermarket.”
Khasab ended up being the highlight of the whole trip – a relaxing day on a floating dhow surrounded by unspoiled natural wonders. We will be happy to repeat the experience if there ever is another chance.
Trip route: LAX -> Vilnius -> Dubai -> Abu Dhabi -> Khor Fakkan, U.A.E. -> Muscat, Oman -> “Almost India” -> Khasab, Oman -> Dubai -> LAX
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