Cruise itinerary
15-Night Middle East Cruise from Dubai
15 nights · Middle East · 10 ports of call
15-night Middle East cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Dubai and calling at At Sea, Ad Dammam, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Ras al Khaimah and Sur and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA I
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 15 nights
- Region
- Middle East · Western Asia
- Departs
- Dubai
- 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
Dubai
Depart 20:00
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
- Day2
Dubai
Depart 21:00
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
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Ad Dammam
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
Doha
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Abu Dhabi
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
The capital of the United Arab Emirates, spread across islands on the Persian Gulf. Greener and more measured than Dubai, it is known for the white-marble Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre's domed outpost on Saadiyat Island and Corniche waterfront.
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- the Corniche
- Day7
Ras al Khaimah
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day8
Dubai
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day9
Dubai
Depart 20:00
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
At Sea
Arrive 23:00
- Day10
At Sea
Depart 02:00
- Day11
Sur
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
Muscat
Arrive 08:00
- Day13
Muscat
Depart 21:00
- Day14
Khor al Fakkan
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day15
Khasab
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day16
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
- 23 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
15-Night Middle East Cruise from Dubai FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-night Middle East cruise calls at Dubai, At Sea, Ad Dammam, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Ras al Khaimah, Sur, Muscat, Khor al Fakkan and Khasab.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Dubai.
How long is this cruise?
15 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.