Cruise itinerary
20-Night Middle East Cruise from Jeddah
20 nights · Middle East · 13 ports of call
20-night Middle East cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Jeddah and calling at At Sea, Luxor, Sokhna, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba and Jabal Sabaya and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA I
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 20 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 21:00
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
At Sea
- Day3
Luxor
Arrive 07:00
- Day4
Luxor
Depart 17:00
- Day5
Sokhna
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day6
Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day7
'Aqaba
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
Jordan's only coastal city, on the Red Sea at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a base for diving among the reefs and a gateway inland to the rock-cut city of Petra and the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.
- Petra gateway
- Wadi Rum
- Red Sea reefs
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Jeddah
Arrive 09:00
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
- Day10
Jeddah
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day11
Jabal Sabaya
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
Jizan
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15
At Sea
- Day16
Salalah
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
Muscat
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day19
Khor al Fakkan
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day20
Khasab
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day21
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
- 19 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
20-Night Middle East Cruise from Jeddah FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 20-night Middle East cruise calls at Jeddah, At Sea, Luxor, Sokhna, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba, Jabal Sabaya, Jizan, Salalah, Muscat, Khor al Fakkan, Khasab and Dubai.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 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?
20 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.