Al-Shasab is a small coastal village in the Al Batinah region of Oman. Located about 50 kilometers south of Muscat, the capital of Oman, al-Shasab is a small fishing village with a population of approximately 2,000 people.
The village is surrounded by the Indian Ocean on one side and the Hajar Mountains on the other. The climate is generally hot and dry, with temperatures rarely reaching the high twenties.
The village is home to a number of historical sites, including the ruins of an old fort, a mosque, and a number of tombs. The fort was built in the 17th century by the Portuguese, and the mosque was built in the 18th century by the local people.
The village has a long history of trading and fishing, and it has been a hub of activity for centuries. It was an important stop on the maritime Silk Road, and was used as a port for trading with other countries. In the 19th century, al-Shasab was a major center for pearl diving and trading.
Al-Shasab is also known for its traditional crafts, such as basket weaving, pottery, and wood carving. The village is also home to a number of traditional festivals, such as the annual Al-Shasab Festival, which celebrates the region's culture and heritage.
Today, al-Shasab is still a vibrant fishing village, and it is a popular tourist destination for those looking to experience traditional Omani culture. The village is also home to a number of restaurants and cafes, which serve up traditional Omani cuisine.
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Al-Shasab in Oman has a hot desert climate with very little rainfall. Summers (May to September) are hot and dry with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius, while winters (November to February) are milder with temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. Spring (March to April) and Autumn (October to November) are mild and pleasant with temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is very rare with only an average of 2-3 days of light rainfall throughout the year.
Our weather forecast for al-Shasab helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Oct. 4th 2024 Oct. 4th 2024 | max: 33.1 °C min: 30.6 °C |
19.8 m/s 26.3 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
53.8 % 1,005 hPa |
06:08:48 17:58:11 |
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Oct. 5th 2024 Oct. 5th 2024 | max: 32.0 °C min: 29.2 °C |
17.3 m/s 20.5 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
50.6 % 1,005 hPa |
06:09:16 17:57:07 |
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Oct. 6th 2024 Oct. 6th 2024 | max: 31.6 °C min: 28 °C |
11.9 m/s 12.0 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
56.6 % 1,008 hPa |
06:09:43 17:56:04 |
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Oct. 7th 2024 Oct. 7th 2024 | max: 34.0 °C min: 30 °C |
18.4 m/s 19.4 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
46.6 % 1,010 hPa |
06:10:11 17:55:01 |
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Oct. 8th 2024 Oct. 8th 2024 | max: 33.1 °C min: 29.7 °C |
15.1 m/s 17.3 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
47.5 % 1,010 hPa |
06:10:40 17:53:58 |
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Oct. 9th 2024 Oct. 9th 2024 | max: 32.5 °C min: 29.5 °C |
17.3 m/s 21.6 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
51.2 % 1,008 hPa |
06:11:08 17:52:57 |
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Oct. 10th 2024 Oct. 10th 2024 | max: 31.4 °C min: 28.7 °C |
10.8 m/s 14.0 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
56.2 % 1,008 hPa |
06:11:37 17:51:55 |
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Oct. 11th 2024 Oct. 11th 2024 | max: 32.5 °C min: 28.3 °C |
22.7 m/s 26.3 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
50.7 % 1,009 hPa |
06:12:07 17:50:55 |
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Oct. 12th 2024 Oct. 12th 2024 | max: 33.5 °C min: 30 °C |
25.2 m/s 29.9 m/s |
0.1 % 24.1 m |
36.2 % 1,009 hPa |
06:12:37 17:49:55 |
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Oct. 13th 2024 Oct. 13th 2024 | max: 32.9 °C min: 30.9 °C |
23.4 m/s 28.4 m/s |
2.0 % 24.1 m |
41.7 % 1,008 hPa |
06:13:07 17:48:56 |
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Oct. 14th 2024 Oct. 14th 2024 | max: 32.1 °C min: 28.9 °C |
19.4 m/s 22.7 m/s |
2.2 % 24.1 m |
52.4 % 1,008 hPa |
06:13:37 17:47:57 |
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Oct. 15th 2024 Oct. 15th 2024 | max: 31.2 °C min: 28 °C |
8.3 m/s 10.1 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
59.4 % 1,009 hPa |
06:14:08 17:46:59 |
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Oct. 16th 2024 Oct. 16th 2024 | max: 31.7 °C min: 28.1 °C |
14.0 m/s 14.8 m/s |
0.3 % 24.1 m |
57.3 % 1,009 hPa |
06:14:40 17:46:02 |
Would you like to travel to al-Shasab on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of al-Shasab.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Nov. 1st 2024 Friday, 1st of Nov. 2024 | Mein Schiff 4 | 08:30 am | 07:00 pm | |
Nov. 11th 2024 Monday, 11th of Nov. 2024 | Vasco da Gama | 06:00 am | 12:00 pm | |
Nov. 13th 2024 Wednesday, 13th of Nov. 2024 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 17th 2024 Sunday, 17th of Nov. 2024 | Mein Schiff 6 | 08:30 am | 07:00 pm | |
Nov. 27th 2024 Wednesday, 27th of Nov. 2024 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 30th 2024 Saturday, 30th of Nov. 2024 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 08:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
Dec. 6th 2024 Friday, 6th of Dec. 2024 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 01:30 pm | 08:00 pm | |
Dec. 11th 2024 Wednesday, 11th of Dec. 2024 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 20th 2024 Friday, 20th of Dec. 2024 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 07:30 am | 02:00 pm | |
Dec. 25th 2024 Wednesday, 25th of Dec. 2024 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 26th 2024 Thursday, 26th of Dec. 2024 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 10:30 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jan. 8th 2025 Wednesday, 8th of Jan. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 22nd 2025 Wednesday, 22nd of Jan. 2025 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 06:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 22nd 2025 Wednesday, 22nd of Jan. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 5th 2025 Wednesday, 5th of Feb. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 5th 2025 Wednesday, 5th of Mar. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Mar. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Mar. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 11th 2025 Sunday, 11th of May 2025 | MS Artania | 12:00 pm | 10:00 pm | |
May 17th 2025 Saturday, 17th of May 2025 | Seven Seas Voyager | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 18th 2025 Sunday, 18th of May 2025 | AIDAstella | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 22nd 2025 Thursday, 22nd of May 2025 | AIDAstella | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 27th 2025 Tuesday, 27th of May 2025 | Silver Muse | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 31st 2025 Saturday, 31st of May 2025 | Silver Muse | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 28th 2025 Tuesday, 28th of Oct. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 4th 2025 Tuesday, 4th of Nov. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 11th 2025 Tuesday, 11th of Nov. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 18th 2025 Tuesday, 18th of Nov. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 25th 2025 Tuesday, 25th of Nov. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 2nd 2025 Tuesday, 2nd of Dec. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 9th 2025 Tuesday, 9th of Dec. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 13th 2025 Saturday, 13th of Dec. 2025 | MS Nautica | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Dec. 16th 2025 Tuesday, 16th of Dec. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 17th 2025 Wednesday, 17th of Dec. 2025 | Seven Seas Navigator | 07:00 am | 01:00 pm | |
Dec. 31st 2025 Wednesday, 31st of Dec. 2025 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 6th 2026 Tuesday, 6th of Jan. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 8th 2026 Thursday, 8th of Jan. 2026 | Seven Seas Voyager | 11:30 am | 09:30 pm | |
Jan. 14th 2026 Wednesday, 14th of Jan. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 20th 2026 Tuesday, 20th of Jan. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 27th 2026 Tuesday, 27th of Jan. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 3rd 2026 Tuesday, 3rd of Feb. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 11th 2026 Wednesday, 11th of Feb. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 17th 2026 Tuesday, 17th of Feb. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 24th 2026 Tuesday, 24th of Feb. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 3rd 2026 Tuesday, 3rd of Mar. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 10th 2026 Tuesday, 10th of Mar. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 17th 2026 Tuesday, 17th of Mar. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 19th 2026 Thursday, 19th of Mar. 2026 | Seven Seas Voyager | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
Mar. 24th 2026 Tuesday, 24th of Mar. 2026 | Seven Seas Voyager | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 25th 2026 Wednesday, 25th of Mar. 2026 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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