Cruise itinerary
18-Night Middle East Cruise from Jeddah
18 nights · Middle East · 13 ports of call
18-night Middle East cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Jeddah and calling at Jabal Sabaya, Jizan, At Sea, Salalah, Muscat and Khor al Fakkan and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA I
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 18 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 · 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
- Day13
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
- Day14
Abu Dhabi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day15
Bahrain
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day16
Doha
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day17
Ad Dammam
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day18
At Sea
- Day19
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.
18-Night Middle East Cruise from Jeddah FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Middle East cruise calls at Jeddah, Jabal Sabaya, Jizan, At Sea, Salalah, Muscat, Khor al Fakkan, Khasab, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha and Ad Dammam.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 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?
18 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.