Itinerary | 8 Nights - Ultimate Dubai and Arabian Peninsula Cruise


8 Nights - Ultimate Dubai and Arabian Peninsula Cruise

from $4230 pp

Hosted Group Cruise

Departs from Dubai, United Arad Emirates on December 14, 2026 returning December 21, 2026

Explora Journeys - Explora II

Departing roundtrip from Dubai, UAE. Visiting Abu Dhabi, Manama (Bahrain), Doha (Qatar), Dammam (Saudi Arabia), with one day at Sea.

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Receive a $300 euro onboard credit per suite!

Day
Ports of Call
Arrival
Departure
Day:1
Port:Dubai, United Arad Emirates
Arrival:---
Departure:9:00 AM

Dubai, United Arad Emirates

Dubai is located in the northeast United Arab Emirates and is the capital of the state of Dubai. It is on the west side of the creek; the East part of the town is known as Dayrah. Located at the crossroads between East and West, the emirate's long-standing trading tradition has for centuries brought visitors from throughout the Middle East and neighboring regions.

Now modernized, Dubai continues to attract many with its international facilities and its exotic, yet cosmopolitan lifestyle. Dubai has the best prices in the Arab Gulf states for gold, electronics, perfumes, and etc. Dubai is a tax-free city.

The town was the residence of the British political agent for the former Trucial States from 1954 until 1971. Known as the Venice of the Gulf, Dubai is the chief port and commercial center of the United Arab Emirates. Oil drilling in the area has largely displaced the traditional occupations of pearl diving, fishing, and camel breeding. Until 1833, the town was tributary to the state of Abu Dhabi.

Day:2
Port:Dubai, United Arad Emirates
Arrival:9:00 AM
Departure:9:00 PM

Dubai, United Arad Emirates

Dubai is located in the northeast United Arab Emirates and is the capital of the state of Dubai. It is on the west side of the creek; the East part of the town is known as Dayrah. Located at the crossroads between East and West, the emirate's long-standing trading tradition has for centuries brought visitors from throughout the Middle East and neighboring regions.

Now modernized, Dubai continues to attract many with its international facilities and its exotic, yet cosmopolitan lifestyle. Dubai has the best prices in the Arab Gulf states for gold, electronics, perfumes, and etc. Dubai is a tax-free city.

The town was the residence of the British political agent for the former Trucial States from 1954 until 1971. Known as the Venice of the Gulf, Dubai is the chief port and commercial center of the United Arab Emirates. Oil drilling in the area has largely displaced the traditional occupations of pearl diving, fishing, and camel breeding. Until 1833, the town was tributary to the state of Abu Dhabi.

Day:3
Port:Abu Dhabi
Arrival:8:00 AM
Departure:7:00 PM

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, sits off the mainland on an island in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. Its focus on oil exports and commerce is reflected by the skyline’s modern towers and shopping megacenters such as Abu Dhabi and Marina malls. Beneath white-marble domes, the vast Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque features an immense Persian carpet, crystal chandeliers and capacity for 41,000 worshipers

Day:4
Port:Manama, Bahrain
Arrival:9:00 AM
Departure:7:00 PM

Manama, Bahrain

Manama, the modern capital of the gulf island nation of Bahrain, has been at the center of major trade routes since antiquity. Its acclaimed Bahrain National Museum showcases artifacts from the ancient Dilmun civilization that flourished in the region for millennia. The city's thriving Bab el-Bahrain Souq offers wares from colorful handwoven fabrics and spices to pearls.

Day:5
Port:Doha
Arrival:8:00 AM
Departure:9:00 PM

Doha

Doha is the capital city and main financial hub of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf coast in the east of the country, north of Al Wakrah and south of Al Khor and Lusail, it is home to most of the country's population.

Day:6
Port:Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Arrival:9:00 AM
Departure:9:00 PM

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Dammam is an industrial port city and the seat of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Located on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, it had a population of 1,386,166 as of 2022, making it the country's fifth-largest city after Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, and Medina

Day:7
Port:At Sea
Arrival:---
Departure:---

At Sea

Enjoy the whole day at sea.

Day:8
Port:Dubai, United Arad Emirates
Arrival:7:00 AM
Departure:---

Dubai, United Arad Emirates

Dubai is located in the northeast United Arab Emirates and is the capital of the state of Dubai. It is on the west side of the creek; the East part of the town is known as Dayrah. Located at the crossroads between East and West, the emirate's long-standing trading tradition has for centuries brought visitors from throughout the Middle East and neighboring regions.

Now modernized, Dubai continues to attract many with its international facilities and its exotic, yet cosmopolitan lifestyle. Dubai has the best prices in the Arab Gulf states for gold, electronics, perfumes, and etc. Dubai is a tax-free city.

The town was the residence of the British political agent for the former Trucial States from 1954 until 1971. Known as the Venice of the Gulf, Dubai is the chief port and commercial center of the United Arab Emirates. Oil drilling in the area has largely displaced the traditional occupations of pearl diving, fishing, and camel breeding. Until 1833, the town was tributary to the state of Abu Dhabi.

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