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Persian Gulf cruises

Persian Gulf Loop via Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Bin Salman Port & Doha

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Khalifa Bin Salman Port · Doha · Ad Dammam · Dubai · Khor al Fakkan · Sur · Muscat · Khasab

Port-heavy Persian Gulf itinerary. Covers United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and more.

14 nights Dubai Persian Gulf 11 ports 3 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 11 ports across 14 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.

Port-forward pace

11 ports in 14 nights

Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.

Broad destination variety

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Khalifa Bin Salman Port + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from Dubai

No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.

Port experience

Dubai · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety

Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard

Best departures

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Best overall value
Explora Journeys

Explora II

Dubai → Abu Dhabi → Khasab → Dubai

Dec 14 · 14 nights

$9,360 suite · $669/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $585/night, with most departures landing in the $573-$688/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$585/night

$8,186 total

Normal range

$573-$688/night

$8,022-$9,630 total

Lowest recent fare

$356/night

$4,985 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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14 nights · 11 port calls · 3 sea days · 5 countries

11 port calls across United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia · More port-intensive than many 14-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Dubai

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Dubai

    United Arab Emirates · Persian Gulf

  3. 3

    Abu Dhabi

    United Arab Emirates · Persian Gulf

  4. 4

    Khalifa Bin Salman Port

    Bahrain · Persian Gulf

  5. 5

    Doha

    Qatar · Persian Gulf

  6. 6

    Ad Dammam

    Saudi Arabia · Persian Gulf

  7. 7

    Dubai

    United Arab Emirates · Persian Gulf

  8. 8

    Dubai

    United Arab Emirates · Persian Gulf

  9. 9

    Khor al Fakkan

    United Arab Emirates · Arabian Sea

  10. 10

    Sur

    Oman · Arabian Sea

  11. 11

    Muscat

    Oman · Arabian Sea

  12. 12

    Khasab

    Persian Gulf

  13. 13

    Disembark in Dubai

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.