

Cruise itinerary
20-Night Middle East Cruise from Dubai
20 nights · Middle East · 11 ports of call
20-night Middle East cruise aboard Oceania Vista, departing Dubai and calling at Muscat, Jeddah, Safaga, Suez-kanalen (transit) Egypten, Santorini and Messina and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Vista
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 20 nights
- Region
- Middle East
- Departs
- Dubai
- Returns
- Barcelona
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 Oceania Vista sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Dubai
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
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 13:00
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 16:00
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8

Jeddah
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day9At sea
- Day10

Safaga
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Suez-kanalen (transit) Egypten
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15

Santorini
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The crescent rim of a flooded volcanic caldera in the Greek Cyclades, its whitewashed villages strung along cliffs high above the sea. Fira and Oia draw crowds for sunset views, while the caldera's dark beaches and the ancient site of Akrotiri lie below.
- Oia sunset
- Fira town
- Caldera cliffs
- Day16At sea
- Day17

Messina
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A Sicilian port on the strait that separates the island from mainland Italy, framed by the Peloritani mountains. Its harbour clock tower performs an elaborate noon display, and the town is a common gateway to Taormina and the slopes of Mount Etna.
- Etna day trips
- Taormina gateway
- Astronomical clock
- Day18

Sorrento
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A clifftop town on Italy's Bay of Naples, perched above the sea facing Vesuvius. Sorrento is known for its lemon groves and limoncello, a tangle of narrow shopping lanes, and its role as a base for Capri, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast.
- Marina Grande
- Lemon groves
- Piazza Tasso
- Day19

Porto Cervo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day20

Port-Vendres
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day21

Barcelona
Arrive 08:00
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
Upcoming departures
- 13 May 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
20-Night Middle East Cruise from Dubai FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 20-night Middle East cruise calls at Dubai, Muscat, Jeddah, Safaga, Suez-kanalen (transit) Egypten, Santorini, Messina, Sorrento, Porto Cervo, Port-Vendres and Barcelona.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Dubai and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
20 nights aboard Oceania Vista.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 13 May 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.