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Oman ports thrive in 2023, handling record cargo and welcoming surge in cruise ship tourism, oman ports in 2023 handled 93.2 million tons of goods and witnessed a surge in cruise ship arrivals..

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Muscat: Throughout 2023, Oman ports, including Sultan Qaboos Port, Salalah Port, Sohar Port, Khasab Port, Shinas Port, and Suwaiq Port, showcased their effectiveness by handling over 93.2 million tons of cargo, marking a 1.5 per cent increase from the previous year’s handling. This growth encompassed general goods, liquid products, and bulk commodities, underlining the ports’ significance in facilitating trade and commerce.

Moreover, the number of berthed ships at Oman ports rose to 11,005 in 2023, a 4.3 per cent increase from 2022. This uptick in maritime traffic further solidified the ports’ reputation as key players in the region’s shipping and logistics landscape.

A notable highlight was the surge in cruise ship activity at Sultan Qaboos Port, Salalah Port, and Khasab Port. These ports witnessed a remarkable increase in cruise ship arrivals, welcoming 229 ships with over 599,000 passengers in 2023, compared to just 87 ships carrying 205,000 passengers in 2022. This substantial growth, exceeding 190 per cent, reflects Oman’s successful efforts in attracting major cruise operators and enhancing its tourism appeal.

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CRUISE PORT GUIDES

Muscat – Oman

Muscat cruise port – fast facts

– Cruise ships dock in Muscat. – Walking in port is strictly prohibited. – Cruise port is about 1,2 mile from center of town (Muttrah). – There is a hop on hop off bus. – Plenty of official taxis available for tours or short rides.

Travel information Oman

Official currency – Rial Accepts Us dollars – are often accepted Creditcards – are widely accepted

Drives on the – right Timezone – UTC +4

Inhabitants – 3,3 million Official language – Arabic Capital city – Muscat

Sultanate of Oman Government – Unitary parliamentary absolute monarchy

Arabic language

Good day – يوم جيد – yawm jayid How are you? – كيف حالك؟ – kayf halk? Thank you – شكرا – shukraan Cruise ship – سفينة سياحية – safinat siahia Port – ميناء – mina’

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Cruise Port Guide Muscat – Oman: docked at the Port of Sultan Qaboos

In Muscat cruise ships usually dock at Port of Sultan Qaboos, berth 4 and 5. This is the official port of Muscat that lies in front of Muttrah. There is no tourist information and no maps available on the dock. There is a terminal building which is not always open. The cruise dock is wheelchair accessible.

Walking in the port is prohibited and therefore there is a shuttle bus provided by the ship. This shuttle bus usually goes to the port gate and to the Mutrah souk. It is wise not to get off at the port gates, because in general you will only find taxis waiting for you there and nothing else. If you choose to be dropped off at the Mutrah souk you are in one of the three most interesting areas in the city.

Muscat is located between mountains and sea. It compromises a long string of suburbs, spread over 60 km. Muscat is sometimes referred to as the “3 cities”. This is referring to these 3 area’s: – Mutrah. This is where the cruise shuttle bus will drop you off. It is about 2 km / 1,2 mile from the port. Here you’ll find the famous Muscat corniche, the Mutrah souk, the Bait Al Baranda Museum and the Incense burner. – Ruwi. This neighbourhood is about 6 km / 3,5 miles from your cruise port. You could consider this as “downtown” Muscat. – Old Muscat. About 7 km / 4,5 miles from your cruise port. This is definitely one area not to miss on a visit to Muscat. Amongst others you’ll find Al Jalali fort, Al Mirani fort, Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace and Bait Al Zubair museum here. 

Transportation in Muscat

Muscat facilities are pretty good. Keep in mind that the city is quit spread out and therefore you’ll need some form of transportation. Find out underneath what your options are.

Public bus system

There is a public bus service in Oman. You’ll find there are white/green busses and red busses. Although you rarely see them and therefore you’d might just want to skip this form of transportation in Muscat.

Taxis in Muscat

The official taxis of Oman are white and orange. They do not have meter. You need to negotiate on a price before you step into the taxi. Most taxi drivers will take US dollars or Euro. Taxi fare for tours through Muscat area at the rate of R.O. 10 per hours for the first 3 hours and for extra time to be R.O. 7 per hour. The minibus fare is double than the Saloon Taxi if the passengers are more than 4 person.

One way rides can be quite expensive in Oman. For example one way from the port to another neighbourhood is probably 15 US dollar or from the port to the Grand Mosque will probable be around 40 US dollar or 17 RO. To the left is a photo of a sign at the port with the taxi prices on them. This will give you a good idea of what it should costs, but in real life you notice that if rare to get the price as you’ll find it on the sign. Expect that you pay about 15 dollars for a 15 minute taxi drive. Prices like 15 dollars one way per taxi to the Qurum area and 40 dollars one way per taxi to the Grand Mosque are reasonable.

Hop on hop off bus

There is a hop on hop off bus available in Muscat. This red double bus will be waiting for you at the Mutrah Corniche, often at the same spot as where the cruise shuttle bus will drop you. Sometimes these busses also come onto the pier, but it depends on the kind of arrangements your cruise line has made for them. The Hop on Hop off bus is pretty expensive compared to other places, but Muscat is spread out and therefore Hop on Hop off is already a nice choice just for practical reasons. They do change their facilities every now and then, make sure to check their shuttle bus services with them.

Destination and distance from cruise port

In town: Mutrah (with the corniche, souk, incense burner, bait al brand museum) 2 km / 1,2 mile south of the port (where shuttle bus drops you off) Ruwi 6 km / 3,5 miles south west of the port Old Muscat (with Bait Al Zubair museum, Royal Palace, Al Jalali fort, Al Mirani fort) 7 km / 4,5 miles south east of the port

Al Bustan Palace 12 km / 7,5 miles south of the port The Grand Mosque 25 km / 15,5 miles west of the port

Out of town: Nakhl fortress 110 km / 68 miles south west of the port Ain Thowarah 110 km / 68 miles south west of the port Nizwa 180 km / 112 miles south west of the port Jabrin Castle 205 km / 127 miles south west of the port

FAQ about Muscat as cruise destination

– Are taxis allowed on the pier? No, they are not. Unless the taxi has arranged special permission from the port authority. You’ll find taxis at the shuttle bus drop off location.

– Are there maps available on the pier? No, they are not. But you’ll find you can buy a map for about 8 dollars in town.

– Will taxis take Euro or US dollars? Yes, most of the times they do, but they will change you in Rial.

– Will the shops in the souk thake Euro or US dollars? Yes, they often do, but also they will give you change in Rial.

– Is Muscat safe? Yes, Oman is one of the safest countries in the world.

– Is Muscat clean? Yes, it is about as clean as Singapore is.

– Where can I ride a camel in Muscat? You cannot. This simply is not an attractions in Muscat.

– Is there a dresscode to enter the Grand Mosque in Oman? Yes, there is very strict policy! Men should cover their arms and can not wear shorts. Women should cover up their entire arms, legs and hair.

– Can you make pictures in the Grand Mosque? Yes, even photo’s with flash are ok to make.

– Where is the nearest car rental? The nearest car rental is at Ruwi. You’ll need about a 15 dollar taxi drive to get there. This is where you’ll find a street with all kinds of car rentals on it.

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At about 40 minute drive from the port you’ll find Qurm beach. Not the best beach to lay down for a tan, but it is a large recreation area to the city. Come here to relax and do what the locals do on their free time. From port it is 13 km / 15 min drive to the west.

Qurm beach, Muscat

Cruise ships dock at the Muscat port close to the neighbourhood of Mutrah. Find your shore excursion busses on the pier or take the shuttle bus to the local market. For the full information on your transportation options read the Muscat cruise port guide.

Muscat cruise dock

Frankincense has a prominent place in the history of Oman. Therefore it is expected that Oman would honour this product as much as they can. One piece of art sitting on the shore lines of Oman is the incense burner. You can spot it already from the ship. It is about 2 km / 25 minute walk from the drop off location of the shuttle bus.

Incense burner

Riyam Park, Muscat

In Old Muscat you’ll find the Royal Palace also known as Qasr Al Alam Palace. It serves as the official seat of the government and as the official office of Sultan Qaboos. It is mainly being used for high end visitors and special occasions. From port it is 4,5 km / 10 min drive to the east.

Al Alam Palace

Al Alam Palace, Muscat

There are about 500 forts and castles in Oman. A handful of them stand here on the coastline of Oman. In the ancient times they were defensive bastions and watch towers protecting old Muscat. Although used by the Ottoman, Persians and Omani, in 1507 the Portuguese came to Muscat and they took it by brutal force. Most of the forts have now been restored, feeding the imagination of visitors. Find the fortifications about 2 km walk from the shuttle bus drop off locations.

Portuguese forts

You’ll find this bus at the corniche where it has it start and end point. Sometimes cruise ships arrange to have it on the dock as well. Check with your front office on board.

Hop on hop off bus Muscat

The Corniche is the promenade in the sheltered harbour. It is really nice to have a leisurely stroll here for the fact that you’ll pass the old style buildings, large commercial harbour, overlooking the dhows in port and get acquainted with the true Omani heritage and style in the many forms of art on the street and surrounding area. The corniche is where the shuttle bus drops you off.

The Muttrah Corniche

Al Bahri Road, Muscat

When you are in port there is a large chance the Sultan Taboos his yacht will be in port with you. Spot his gigantic yacht on the horizon which used to be the 2nd longest yacht in the world. You can see it from Muttrah and already from the ship. The ship is not open for visitors.

Sultans yacht

Port of Muscat, Muscat

You’ll find the parliament buildings close to the Al Bustan Palace. Make a photo stop here if you are in the neighborhood to admire the beautiful, modern and Arab building of the parliament. From port it is 10 km / 15 min drive to the south east

Parliament buildings

Parliament, Muscat

This is the market you’ll find at the drop off location of the shuttle bus. It is the city’s oldest market and it is still very popular among young and old. Go in and a feel for the vibe of the market. You’ll find its the perfect place to pick up your souvenirs. Typical products for sell are frankincense, shoes, silver antiques and metal crafts. Keep in mind it does roughly closes between 11.30 am and 04.30 pm.

Mutrah souk

Mutrah Souk, Muttrah, Muscat

This is one of the best museums of Muscat. It tells you all about the countries history and geology through interactive exhibtions. The museum is in Muttrah. It is best to walk from the shuttle bus drop off point.

Bait Al Baranda Museum

Bait Al Baranda Museum, Muscat

This is what the official taxi’s look like. White with orange. They do not have a meter. The taxi driver often speaks English and will take US dollars.

The official taxi of Oman

This is the absolute must see in Muscat: the Sultan Taboos Grand Mosque. Visit this magnificent mosque and see the world’s second largest hand-woven carpet and chandelier. The mosque is open to the public (non Muslim) between 8 AM and 11 AM every day except Thursday and Friday. The entry is free. No shorts is allowed for men. Women must cover their arms, head and the ankles. Find the mosque about 25 km / 15.5 miles away from the cruise port.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Sultan Qaboos St, Muscat, Oman

Muttrah is the commercial centre for trade in Muscat and it definitely is also the most scenic and interesting part of Oman. There are plenty of things to do here. Make sure to plan to hang around for a couple of hours as it is the easiest and most diverse area to visit. Muttrah is the neighboorhood in front of the ship. Take the shuttle bus to it.

Muttrah, Muscat

There is wi-fi at the terminal building on the dock although this is not always open. If you take the shuttle bus to the Mutrah Corniche you will see a small billboard with the purple wi-fi logo on it like the picture above. Get connected here.

Muscat is quite stretched out and therefore renting a bicycle is not a bad idea. You’ll find this bicycle spot at the end of the Corniche, about 1 km walk from the shuttle bus drop off location. Check its location on the map.

Bike Rental

Al Bahri Road, mustact

Sailing into Muscat is spectacular. Make sure to be on the outside deck about an hour before you dock because it will give you a spectacular view over the town and its surrounding landscapes.

Sailing into Muscat

The most impressive hotel of Muscat. You’ll notice that cruise lines often offer a high tea shore excursion to it. If this is the case go for it. Independent visitors often get turned down. The hotel is known as the modern legend of Oman with its Arabian and Indian design. From port it is 13 km / 15 min drive to the south east.

Al Bustan Palace

Al Bustan Street, Quron Beach, Muscat 114, Oman

Daily tours take place in the morning from 08.30 – 10.30 am. Get a unique look inside this magnificent Opera House which is considered to be one of the best in the world and is considered to be the milestone in the evolution of an Omani architectural style. From port it is 14 km / 15 min drive to the west.

Royal Opera House of Muscat

Al Kharjiyah St, Muscat 103, Oman

Oman is flexible when it comes to excepting dollars. Most shops will except US dollars but will change you in Omani Rial.

Us dollars in Oman

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Portuguese Past

Impressive twin forts called Fort Al-Jalali at the entrance of Old Muscat's harbor near Sultan Qaboos palace in Muscat, Oman

The Portuguese occupiers built the impressive Al Jalali and Al Mirani Fort in the 16th century. Although they're closed to the public, they're a stunning backdrop for stroll along the harbor. The forts are on both sides high on the cliffs guarding the city's entrance.

Play Sultan

Visit the Grand Mosque (open in the morning), a gift to the nation from Sultan Qaboos and a mix of Omani, Islamic and modern architecture. It can accommodate 20,000 worshippers and has a rich prayer hall, an elaborate chandelier and a huge Persian carpet that took four years to weave.

Picturesque Heritage

Learn more about Oman's past in the elegant New National Museum in Old Muscat. Browse the beautifully presented archaeological artifacts, manuscripts and ship models during your Muscat cruise. When you're done, snap a photo of the Al Alam Palace with its blue and gold pillars opposite the museum.

Local Cuisine

The traditional dish of Oman is majboos (also called kabsa ), basmati rice with spicy beef, chicken or fish — typically local-caught lobster, mackerel or red snapper — served with yogurt sauce. Perk up with a cup of kahwa , the local coffee mixed with cardamom powder, served alongside dates and sweets after a meal.

Head to Mutrah Souq, Muscat's oldest market and one of the most characterful souqs in the region. Cruise to Muscat and browse a variety of goods and souvenirs like frankincense, perfumes, gold and silver jewelry, Omani hats and ornate decorative lamps with traditional geometric patterns. You can also shop in The Avenues or one of the other big modern malls for more modern retail therapy.

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Oman ports handle more than 93 million tonnes of cargoes in 2023

MUSCAT: The Omani ports highlighted their activities and efficiency during the year 2023 as one of the most important ports in the region. In 2023, represented by Port Sultan Qaboos, Salalah Port, Sohar Port, Khasab Port, Shinas Port and Suwaiq Port, handled more than 93.2 million tonnes compared to about 91.8 million tonnes handled in 2022, achieving an increase in the volume of general, liquid, and bulk cargoes by 1.5 per cent in 2023.

Omani ports also witnessed another increase in the number of berthed ships in 2023. These ports received about 11,005 ships in 2023 compared to 10,553 ships in 2022, with an increase of 4.3 per cent.

Regarding cruise ships, the ports of Sultan Qaboos, Salalah, and Khasab saw a significant increase in the number of passengers through cruise ships. This achievement reflects the efforts made by the government in collaboration with its tourism partners to increase the movement of cruise ships to Oman.

The tourism sector is one of the tourism styles that contribute to attracting tourists from all over the world. The indicators recorded the arrival of 229 cruise ships carrying more than 599,000 passengers in 2023 compared to around 87 cruise ships carrying over 205,000 tourists in 2022, with an increase of over 190 per cent in the number of passengers.

In reflection of the role played by ports in maintaining the smooth flow of goods and leading the economic development trend and diversifying sources of income, many efforts have been made over the years to maintain the operational and logistical performance of Omani ports and increase their capacity.

In this regard, several projects were completed in some ports during 2023. An agreement was signed for the management, operation, and rehabilitation of Shinas Port with the Quad Marine Solutions Company on August 9, 2023. The company took over the management and operation of the port starting from November 2023. During the first year, the company will provide detailed studies and a new masterplan for the port, with negotiations for a long-term management, operation, and development agreement to take place in the second year.

For the establishment of new ports contributing to strengthening the logistics sector of the Sultanate of Oman, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology received the Dhalkut Fish Port and offered it for investment through public tenders for local and international private sectors to manage, operate, and develop it for commercial activation. During the first quarter of 2023, the ministry also tendered a mining pier project in Manji for investment through a public tender after coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.

In order to activate business activities at Port Sultan Qaboos and make use of existing infrastructure in line with future directions in the port's waterfront project, the ministry launched four bids to provide some maritime services at the port, and negotiations are currently ongoing with qualified companies.

To keep up with the growing demand within existing ports and make these ports competitive environments attractive to major global shipping lines, work is ongoing to expand the facilities of these ports and develop the infrastructure. Salalah Port Services Company is working on upgrading the infrastructure of the container terminal in addition to providing new container handling equipment. This upgrade will increase the capacity of the container terminal and the new equipment will enhance Salalah Port's reception and handling of the latest generation of container ships, with the project expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025.

To implement strategic plans aimed at enhancing the logistics sector sustainably and improving the administrative and operational efficiency of Omani ports, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology continues to work in cooperation with port operators and all strategic partners to develop these ports, increase their capacity, and consequently increase the volume of exports and imports through maritime outlets along the Omani coast. — ONA

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Salalah (Oman)

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Local Time 2024-04-18 05:40

Port Salalah cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Salalah, Oman. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Salalah is a major seaport and capital city of Oman's Dhofar Governorate (country's largest). Salalah is Oman's 2nd largest city by population (around 200,000). Port Salalah serves large shipping volumes of various commodities through MFZ/Al-Mazyunah Free Zone (1999-established, on the Oman-Yemen border). MFZ covers land area approx 4,5 km2 (1,54 mi2).

Salalah is one of the only two places on the Arabian Peninsula (besides Yemen) which experiences seasonal monsoon climate ("Khareef"). The brown landscape is completely transformed during this time to a lush green oasis.

Port Salalah

Port Salalah (locode OMSLL) is one of the largest cargo ports on the Arabian Peninsula and a major transhipment hub for container shipping . Since 1998 (when was opened) the port is managed by APM Terminals (part of AP Moller-Maersk Group - world's largest shipping company ). The seaport serves vessels on the routes connecting Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and also Europe (via Suez Canal ).

The seaport is located outside the city (to the south) and is currently Dhofar's biggest private employer. Salalah Free Zone (adjacent to the seaport) is developed as major center for Middle East's heavy industries serving over 2,5 billion consumers in East Africa, Red Sea, Southeast Asia and Persian Gulf countries.

Fka Mina Raysut (Port Raysut), Salalah is one of Oman's deepwater ports with capacity to handle large vessels with max draft 18 m (59 ft). The port serves both boxships and general cargo vessels, as well as luxury passenger ships and cruise liners.

• Harbor depth is 16-18 m (min-max).
• Approach channel's width is 20 m.
• Outer turning / swinging basin is 800.
• Vessels in port are served by 4 tugboats.
• Port's equipment includes 11 speedloaders, 9 forklifts, 25 super-post Panamax gantry cranes, 68 rubber-tired gantry cranes, 177 tractors, 187 trailer trucks.
• The port has all 6 berths and dedicated facilities to serve cruise vessels and liquid bulk carriers.

Services provided at Port Salalah include:

• Stevedoring (containers and general cargo)
• Refrigerated container (reefer) sockets
• Cold storage warehouses
• Container box maintenance and repairs
• Pilotage, Towage, Tug services (24-hour)
• Bunkering, Warehousing
• Fresh-water supply

In December 2019, Port Salalah reported a record TEU-containers volume of 4 million and annual growth of 19% (over 2018).

2022 was the Port's record year in general cargo volumes - 18,5 million tonnes.

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Oman Visa For Cruise Ship Passengers

There are a lot of people that visit the website to know if they are eligible for Oman Visa For Cruise Ship Passengers. One common group of people that I visit the website for this purpose is cruise ship passengers. Cruise ship passengers may also have some other questions related to cruises, such as: How can you get off a cruise ship into Antarctica? Why its better to go on cruises when you retire? What is the best cruise area in the world?

Many people do not realize how simple it is to visit Oman. What some also don’t realize is that this country can be visited by Cruise Ship Passengers

Passengers on cruise ships (DSS) are required to have visas on entry to Oman, except where cruise ships have diplomatic status or stay for over 14 days in a calendar year to be exempt from visa requirement. Oman has two ports of entry that cruise ship passengers may visit without a visa; Muscat and Salalah.

Landing in the beautiful country Oman for some of your most exciting vacation is a dream come true. However, besides packing your luggage, you need to think about visas and the documents needed to provide you with the entry into Oman. You will want to be sure that you can give yourself a chance visit countries outside of the port you’re traveling from without being turned away at the border because your travel visa is only good for cruise-ship use.

Centuries ago, the Omani people formed their own nation. This civilization has always been a leader in the Arab world. These days, the neighboring country is gaining popularity with cruise ship passengers from around the world who wish to visit Oman.

Cruise ship vacationers have the option to explore this beautiful country while visiting its unique historical and cultural sites. But before visiting Oman travelers should have an Oman visa to pass through immigration when they arrive in. Cruise ship passengers can get a free visitors visa that allows you to stay in the UAE for 14 days.

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he government has decided to allow tourists aboard ships anchoring at the country’s ports for less than 24 hours to disembark without a visa. Col. Said bin Hilal Al Kindi, Director General of Passports and Residences at the Royal Oman Police, which is also in charge of immigration and customs in the Sultanate, said the decision is applicable to Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat as well as all other legally approved sea ports in the country. He clarified that the local agent will have to submit a letter to his department, specifying the number of passengers expected to disembark and other details. Also, the agent will have to own responsibility for the return of passengers to the ship by a fixed time. Passengers travelling by ships which stay here for more than 24 hours are cleared by the authorities concerned at the ship with minimum formalities for disembarkation, to ensure their stay is as comfortable as possible. The move is part of the campaign to promote tourism. “We want to remove travel hindrances as far as possible,” said Al Kindi.

WHO ALL WILL BE GRANTED THIS VISA?

This visa is granted to only the cruise ship passengers and crew members after the request for the application of a visa by the agent of the ship. If the request is done by a local sponsor then the passenger and crew members are allowed to stay in Oman for a period of one month.

SUBTYPES OF CRUISE VISA:

Still, wondering as to which type of visa will be the best for your trip?

Then there are 3 subtypes you’d want to know about before planning your trip:

1.  32A VISA: 

This visa is granted to passengers of the cruise ship and is valid for 48 hours of stay. This means that the tourists arriving at the port of Oman with this type of visa can stay in Oman for about 2 days. 

One of the things that a tourist should keep in mind while travelling to Oman with this visa is that just having a valid visa won’t get you inside the country. The Royal Oman Police at the port entry will be responsible to let you in the country. The tourist can enter and leave Oman only on the same cruise ship.

VALIDITY OF VISA:

This visa will be valid for 6 months and that means you can enter the country with this visa during the 6 month time period from the date of issuance. 

DOES THE VISA ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES?

The 48 hours cruise ship visa is only applicable for a single entry.

There are no fees to be paid which means that this visa is available free of cost.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

Submission of application is to be done at the seaport in Oman. 

CAN THIS VISA BE EXTENDED?

This 32A type of visa cannot be extended and if there are any overstay then there will be a fine applicable of OMR 10 per day.

APPLICANT AND SPONSOR:

The applicant must be a cruise ship passenger visiting Oman only for tourism purposes and the sponsor must be an Oman shipping agent.

IMPORTANT SITES FOR APPLICATION OF VISA:

You can apply for the visa via an online method as well. You can apply online at  www.omanievisa.com .

2. 32B VISA:

This type of visa has the same conditions as stated above. The only difference in this type of visa will be that the length of stay will be for 48 hours to 10 days in Oman. This type of visa is applicable to all the passengers and crew members of the cruise ship.

3. 32C VISA:

This visa also follows all of the conditions stated above. The difference in this type of visa will be that the stay period for the tourists visiting Oman will be for a month or 30 days from the entry into the country.

CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER AND CREW MEMBERS TRANSIT VISA:

This visa is granted for those passengers and crew members on arrival to Oman. This will be a landing card which will be valid for not more than 24 hours. And if any of the members wish to stay for a period longer than 4 hours need to apply for a type of visa from the above-mentioned ones. Any of the citizens of Bangladesh and Israel are not allowed to enter Oman through the port.

DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR CRUISE:

While there are some of the documents you need to look for before planning your cruise trip, here are some of the common travel documentation that is required:

• A valid passport which is valid for more than 6 months
• A visa of any of the subtypes which are mentioned above
• A valid ID card which states the nationality of the tourist

Getting to know the subtypes of the visa and the requirements for the visa must have given an idea of which type of visa will be the best for your visit to Oman. You can now enjoy a nice time while you are here in Oman and take a cruise journey which will give you a memory to fill in your diary!

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Dramatic video captured the moment a pregnant woman suffering medical complications was airlifted from a Disney cruise ship.

Footage posted by the US Coast Guard shows a rescuer being lowered onto the Disney Fantasy on Monday in the Atlantic Ocean, about 180 miles northwest of Puerto Rico.

The 35-year-old woman, whose identity was not released, is then seen being raised by a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk chopper to be flown to a hospital.

“Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan received a communication from the Disney Fantasy Monday morning requesting medevac assistance as the cruise ship was transiting 260 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico,” the agency said.

The Coast Guard also deployed an HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft from Air Station Miami to rendezvous with the cruise ship.

“Once on scene, the Coast Guard Jayhawk aircrew deployed their rescue swimmer aboard the cruise ship, who prepared a rescue basket and litter to safely hoist the patient and cruise ship doctor aboard the aircraft,” the Coast Guard said.

The woman was transported to the Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she was treated at Centro Medico Hospital, officials said.

“Our crew was able to quickly, safely, and efficiently execute a long-range MEDEVAC for the patient to receive the higher level of care she required,” Lt. Cmdr. Todd Stephens said in a statement. “This case demonstrates the value of good crew resource management and the capabilities of our Jayhawk helicopter.”

Ensign Michael Riccio, Coast Guard Sector San Juan operations unit leader, said his crew was “glad everything came together to help this passenger.

“The competency displayed by the Disney Fantasy crew and the Coast Guard personnel and units involved made all the difference,” he said.

It was unclear if the woman’s emergency was related to her pregnancy.

The Post has reached out to Disney Cruise Line for comment.

According to the company’s frequently asked questions , women must be no more than 23 weeks pregnant in order to set sail. If they enter the 24th week of pregnancy during the sailing, “they will be refused passage due to safety concerns.”

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Oman drops visa requirement for cruise ship passengers

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The government has decided to allow tourists aboard ships anchoring at the country's ports for less than 24 hours to disembark without a visa.

The government has decided to allow tourists aboard ships anchoring at the country's ports for less than 24 hours to disembark without a visa. Col. Said bin Hilal Al Kindi, Director General of Passports and Residences at the Royal Oman Police, which is also in charge of immigration and customs in the Sultanate, said the decision is applicable to Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat as well as all other legally approved sea ports in the country. He clarified that the local agent will have to submit a letter to his department, specifying the number of passengers expected to disembark and other details. Also, the agent will have to own responsibility for the return of passengers to the ship by a fixed time. Passengers travelling by ships which stay here for more than 24 hours are cleared by the authorities concerned at the ship with minimum formalities for disembarkation, to ensure their stay is as comfortable as possible. The move is part of the campaign to promote tourism. "We want to remove travel hindrances as far as possible," said Al Kindi.

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Eight passengers stranded on African island after Norwegian cruise ship left without them

A dream cruise vacation has turned into a nightmare for eight passengers left stranded on the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe after their ship left without them because they were late to return from a private tour.

The tourists — six from the U.S. and two from Australia — were aboard the Norwegian Dawn, a Norwegian cruise line ship , which departed from Cape Town, South Africa, on March 20 for a 21-day voyage up the coast of Africa set to end in Barcelona, Spain, on April 10.

But on Wednesday, the group of eight tourists was late to return to the ship by more than an hour for the all-aboard time of 3 p.m. from a private excursion on the island, which was not organized by the cruise line.

Jay and Jill Campbell of South Carolina were part of the group that was left behind.

They said that their tour’s operator notified the cruise captain that they were going to be late to rejoin the ship and that the local Coast Guard tried to get them on the vessel but that they weren’t allowed to board.

As a result, the couple and the rest of the group have been stranded for days on the island off Nigeria, grappling with language, currency issues and complicated travel to catch up with the ship.

“The lovely people of São Tomé were very gracious, very hospitable. They had reached out as much as they could to help us find hotels,” Jay Campbell said on NBC's "TODAY" show Tuesday morning.

“We were able to get to a tour agency there to arrange flights to the next port of call. ... Very difficult process — you’re dealing with multiple languages, language barriers, you’re dealing with different currencies ... finding someone that even has dollars ... trying to get an agent to understand where we need to get to.

"It’s one of those ‘You can’t get there from here,’" he added.

A Norwegian spokesperson called the incident a “very unfortunate situation” and said, “Guests are responsible for ensuring they return to the ship at the published time.”

The cruise line said that after the guests failed to return, their passports were delivered to local port agents, in line with protocol. The company said it was working with local authorities to understand “the requirements and visas needed for the guests to reboard the ship at the next available port of call.”

On Monday, the guests had made arrangements to rejoin the ship in Banjul, Gambia, but the ship was unable to safely dock there because of “adverse weather conditions” and “tidal restrictions,” Norwegian said. The guests were then contacted and provided with information to rejoin the ship at Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday. 

Jill Campbell said they traveled through seven countries in 48 hours to arrive in Senegal on Monday night.

But the couple was reconsidering whether they even wanted to return to the cruise.

"We are considering whether or not we are going to board the ship. It is in dock here in Senegal," she said. "We believe there was a basic duty of care that they had forgotten about, so it does concern us."

"After what we witnessed, we truly believe that although there’s a set of rules or policies that the ship may have followed, they followed those rules too rigidly. I believe that they really forgot that they are people working in the hospitality industry and really the safety and well-being of the customers should be their first priority," she added.

Ultimately, the eight passengers did rejoin the cruise before 8:30 a.m. ET Tuesday in Dakar, Senegal, Norwegian told NBC News in an e-mail Tuesday evening, after this story originally published.

Norwegian said the passengers were responsible for making their own travel arrangements to rejoin the ship.

"Despite the series of unfortunate events outside of our control, we will be reimbursing these eight guests for their travel costs from Banjur, Gambia to Dakar, Senegal," a cruise line spokesperson said in a statement. "We remain in communication with the guests and are providing additional information as it becomes available."

A silver lining of the catastrophe was that the Campbells were able to connect with another Norwegian Dawn passenger — Julia Lenkoff, 80 — who was also left on the island, but for a medical reason.

Lenkoff was on a different day tour Wednesday. She had "medically disembarked" from the cruise to seek local treatment on that day, Norwegian said.

Norwegian said that its care team tried to call Lenkoff several times and was unable to reach her and that it worked with its port agent in São Tomé and Príncipe for updates on her health.

The Campbells met Lenkoff and were able to put her in contact with her family in California, who flew her home — a move Lenkoff's daughter said "saved her life."

"She's a world traveler. She travels all the time. So this was going to be one of her bucket list trips, because she's been to 120 countries so far, and she wanted to get to 130," her daughter, Lana Lenkoff Geis, said in an interview that aired Tuesday on "TODAY."

Norwegian said Lenkoff was escorted on a flight to Lisbon, Portugal, then put in the care of airport staff members to continue her journey back to the U.S., where she has safely returned.

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Pregnant Disney Cruise Passenger Airlifted Off Ship by U.S. Coast Guard: See Video

The 'Disney Fantasy' was 180 miles out at sea when Coast Guard members responded to a medical emergency involving the 35-year-old patient

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• A video shared by the U.S. Coast Guard on April 16 shows a passenger aboard the Disney Fantasy being airlifted into a helicopter 
• In the clip, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully performs a medevac for the pregnant patient
• The Disney Cruise Line ship was located 180 miles from land when the Coast Guard responded to the call

A pregnant passenger aboard the Disney Fantasy was airlifted from the ship after experiencing health complications on April 15. 

The Disney Cruise Line vessel was 180 miles northwest of Puerto Rico in the Atlantic Ocean when the passenger “required a higher level of medical care ashore,” according to an April 16 press release from the U.S. Coast Guard. 

A video of the incident shows the Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew executing a medevac in order to transport the patient safely to land by helicopter. 

In the harrowing clip, an aircrew member gets lowered by rope onto the ship and at least seven crew members are seen carrying the woman on a stretcher. Per the release, the aircrew’s rescue swimmer then “prepared a rescue basket and litter to safely hoist the patient and cruise ship doctor aboard the aircraft.”

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The patient was met by local emergency medical responders at the Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was then transported to the local Centro Medico Hospital.

According to the release, Coast Guard members first got the call that there was a medical emergency aboard the ship on the morning of Monday, April 15. 

“Watchstanders in Sector San Juan received a communication from the Disney Fantasy Monday morning requesting medevac assistance as the cruise ship was transiting 260 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico,” according to the release. 

Lt. Cmdr. Todd Stephens stated in the release: “Our crew was able to quickly, safely, and efficiently execute a long-range MEDEVAC for the patient to receive the higher level of care she required. This case demonstrates the value of good crew resource management and the capabilities of our Jayhawk helicopter.”

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Echoing a similar sentiment, Ensign Michael Riccio, Coast Guard Sector San Juan operations unit leader for the case, said, “The competency displayed by the Disney Fantasy crew and the Coast Guard personnel and units involved made all the difference.”

Disney Cruise Line did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

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Awesome, thanks for the info and for taking the time to respond.

Thank you for the above response which I did not see until after I posted my question to you!

No problem. MSC doesn’t charge anything for the landing card. So I think you are good to go:)

Malaysians do need a visa to enter Oman. However, along with citizens of many other countries, Malaysians can apply online for an unsponsored tourist visa for ten (10) days or thirty (30) days at a cost of OMR5 and OMR20 respectively. At the moment they may also get a visa on arrival but there would be an extra OMR1 administration fee.

There have been numerous threads on the subject of the Oman/ Dubai Common Visa and, as far as I’m aware, nobody has managed to get a free Oman visa despite showing Oman Immigration officials their own webpage which says that this visa exists and despite them, apparently, meeting all the criteria.

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