Cruise itinerary
17-Night Indian Ocean Cruise from Dubai
17 nights · Indian Ocean · 8 ports of call
17-night Indian Ocean cruise aboard Silver Shadow, departing Dubai and calling at At Sea, Salalah, 'Aqaba, Safaga, Suez Canal Transit and Alexandria and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Shadow
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Indian Ocean
- Departs
- Dubai
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Dubai
Depart 19:00
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
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Salalah
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
'Aqaba
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:30
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
- Day12
Safaga
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:00
A Red Sea port on Egypt's eastern coast, ringed by desert and coral reefs. It serves mainly as the sea gateway to the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings on the Nile, a long inland drive away, while its own shore is known for diving and snorkelling.
- gateway to Luxor
- Red Sea reefs
- Valley of the Kings
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Suez Canal Transit
Arrive 04:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day15
Alexandria
Arrive 08:00
Egypt's great Mediterranean port, founded by Alexander the Great. Once home to the ancient Lighthouse and Library, it keeps a long seafront corniche, the Qaitbay citadel on the old harbour and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina library.
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Corniche seafront
- Day16
Alexandria
Depart 17:00
Egypt's great Mediterranean port, founded by Alexander the Great. Once home to the ancient Lighthouse and Library, it keeps a long seafront corniche, the Qaitbay citadel on the old harbour and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina library.
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Corniche seafront
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
Piraeus
Arrive 05:00
The ancient harbour of Athens and Greece's principal cruise port. Ferries fan out to the Aegean islands from its quays, while the Acropolis, the Plaka district and the National Archaeological Museum sit a short metro ride inland.
- Gateway to Athens
- Acropolis
- Aegean ferries
Upcoming departures
- 19 Apr 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Indian Ocean Cruise from Dubai FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Indian Ocean cruise calls at Dubai, At Sea, Salalah, 'Aqaba, Safaga, Suez Canal Transit, Alexandria and Piraeus.
How many days are spent at sea?
10 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Dubai and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Silver Shadow.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Apr 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.