It was a good afternoon to visit the Marine Festival at Al Bustan.
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Oman’s Marine Heritage festival
Tag: Sea
Central Coast of Oman with Turtles & Gulls
The Central Coast of Oman is affected by the summer Monsoon and so as Muscat is now not only hot but also humid we took a few days to travel down the coast from Muscat.
Mid-summer in Oman is also Continue reading “Central Coast of Oman with Turtles & Gulls”
National Museum Muscat
I had an interesting visit to the workshop where exhibits for the new National Museum are being made.
From renovating old boats , through to Continue reading “National Museum Muscat”
What lies under the water of the sea near you
Here is a very revealing video
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18516349
change the name of Sydney to that of your seaside City and you have a short insight of what happens to the rubbish dumped on the street near you
Serenade of the Seas in Muscat to replace the Brilliance of the Seas
It will be sad to no longer see the Brilliance of the Seas
on her regular visit into Muscat. So we look forward to next seasons visits by the Serenade of the Seas, a sister ship.
Arabian Gulf Cruise with Clipper Odyssey in November
In January last year I was delighted to give lots of talks about Oman as ‘Guest Lecturer’ on an Arabian Gulf Cruise with the Island Sky as it cruised from Salalah to past Abu Dhabi.
This year in November the American Continue reading “Arabian Gulf Cruise with Clipper Odyssey in November”
Cruise Ships arrive in Muscat for cruise excursions
While waiting for passenger disembarkation I managed to get a few pictures of the arrival of the Cruise Ships in Muscat.
They offer a contrast in size and Continue reading “Cruise Ships arrive in Muscat for cruise excursions”
Jewel of Muscat’s Museum opens in Singapore
Sitting in her new home –
the Jewel of Muscat is Continue reading “Jewel of Muscat’s Museum opens in Singapore”
Oman’s Mina Sultan Qaboos
Port Sultan Qaboos will be redeveloped according to Oman’s Ministry of Transport.
The port will be given over to tourism and the Continue reading “Oman’s Mina Sultan Qaboos”
Sharjah’s Museums and Mosques
in Arabia
Before we cruised into Sharjah, my fellow lecturer, Dr Alan Borg, who after retiring as Director of the V&A Museum has more time to give us an insight into the decorative arts, gave a very interesting overview of the architecture, both old and new, of the Arabian Peninsula.
Arriving into Sharjah we walked Continue reading “Sharjah’s Museums and Mosques”
Calendars on Oman
for 2011
For the start of 2011 there are lots of calendars on Oman to choose from. A couple have front pages with my photos on .
Trips in Salalah
in nice weather
With cooler, sunny weather it was nice to walk with guests through the mountains near Salalah in southern Oman.
Oman’s Three Seas
a journey
Making the most of Oman’s coast Ernest Meili took a journey down the 1700kms or so of Oman’s coastline. He talked about his experience, in one of the best talks held by the ESO.
I really look forward to doing the same journey with Nobel Caledonia on their Oman Cruise and hope my talks will be as interesting.
Brilliance of the Seas
to be joined in Muscat by Seabourn Legend in a couple of years
Joining the Costa and Aida ships, Brilliance of the Seas is now a regular arrival for us in Muscat bringing people for a visit into Oman
As its a new destination for her it will take time for the cruise excursions to be tailored to her passengers needs but I am confident that Muscat will be one of her more popular port calls in the Gulf cruises.
Cruise Ship comes into Muscat
to take shore excursions in Oman
Avoiding the rain the Aida arrives into Mina Sultan Qaboos, Muscat.
This is probably the most colourful ship coming into Oman – and on a weekly basis does brighten up the harbour as the visitors spend part of their holidays in Oman.
Some cruise excursions during the type of heavy rain we have been having, needed to be cancelled, but better safe than sorry.