

Cruise itinerary
11-Night Middle East Cruise from Jeddah
11 nights · Middle East · 9 ports of call
11-night Middle East cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Jeddah and calling at Jabal Sabaya, Jizan, At Sea, Salalah, Muscat and Khor al Fakkan and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA I
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Middle East · Western Asia
- Departs
- Jeddah
- Returns
- Dubai
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact EXPLORA I sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Jeddah
Depart 18:00
A Red Sea port on Saudi Arabia's western coast and the historic gateway for pilgrims bound for Mecca. The restored coral-stone houses of Al-Balad form the old town, while a long corniche runs beside the modern waterfront.
- Al-Balad old town
- Jeddah corniche
- King Fahd Fountain
- Day2
Jabal Sabaya
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day3
Jizan
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7

Salalah
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9

Muscat
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day10
Khor al Fakkan
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day11

Khasab
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12

Dubai
Arrive 07:00
A city on the southern Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, grown from a pearling and trading port into a skyline of towers around a tidal creek. The Burj Khalifa, vast malls and the older souks of Deira sit beside reclaimed islands and desert beyond.
- Burj Khalifa
- Gold Souk
- Dubai Creek
Upcoming departures
- 28 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Middle East Cruise from Jeddah FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Middle East cruise calls at Jeddah, Jabal Sabaya, Jizan, At Sea, Salalah, Muscat, Khor al Fakkan, Khasab and Dubai.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Jeddah and ends in Dubai.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.