Cruise itinerary
8-Night Middle East Cruise from Dubai
8 nights · Middle East · 5 ports of call
8-night Middle East cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Dubai and calling at Muscat, At Sea, Salalah and Jeddah.
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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
- Jeddah
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 14:00
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
Muscat
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Salalah
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Jeddah
Arrive 08:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 26 Feb 2028
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, Muscat, At Sea, Salalah and Jeddah.
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 Dubai and ends in Jeddah.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Feb 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.