EXPLORA I — 8-Night Middle East Cruise from Dubai

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8-Night Middle East Cruise from Dubai

8 nights · Middle East · 6 ports of call

8-night Middle East cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Dubai and calling at At Sea, Sur, Muscat, Khor al Fakkan and Khasab.

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At a glance

Ship: EXPLORA I
Cruise line: Explora Journeys
Duration: 8 nights
Region: Middle East · Western Asia
Departs: Dubai
Returns: Dubai

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- 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
Day
2
- 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
Day
3
- At Sea
  Depart 02:00
Day
4
- Sur
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
5
- Muscat
  Arrive 08:00
Day
6
- Muscat
  Depart 21:00
Day
7
- Khor al Fakkan
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
8
- Khasab
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
Day
9
- 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

30 Dec 2027

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

8-Night Middle East Cruise from Dubai FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 8-night Middle East cruise calls at Dubai, At Sea, Sur, Muscat, Khor al Fakkan and Khasab.

How many days are spent at sea?

1 day is 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?

8 nights aboard EXPLORA I.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 30 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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