Port-forward pace
2 ports in 3–7 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Persian Gulf cruises
Persian Gulf Loop via Dubai & Sir Bani Yas Island
Dubai · Sir Bani Yas Island
Port-heavy Persian Gulf itinerary. United Arab Emirates-focused routing. Includes private-island style stops.
3–7 nights
Abu Dhabi
Persian Gulf
2 ports
1 sea day
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 2 ports across 3–7 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.
Focused destination mix
Dubai · Sir Bani Yas Island
A focused set of stops without a new destination every day.
Easy logistics
Round-trip from Abu Dhabi
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
Celestyal Discovery
Abu Dhabi → Dubai → Khasab → Abu Dhabi
Dec 11 · 7 nights
$1,814 oceanview · $259/night
Cheapest upcoming
Celestyal Discovery
Abu Dhabi → Dubai → Sir Bani Yas Island → Abu Dhabi
Dec 11 · 3 nights
$885 oceanview · $295/night
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $262/night, with most departures landing in the $194-$284/night band across 16 tracked sailings.
Typical price
$262/night
$1,830 total
Normal range
$194-$284/night
$1,350-$1,988 total
Lowest recent fare
$295/night
$885 total
Comparison set
16 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
3–7 nights · 2 port calls · 1 sea days · 1 countries
2 port calls across United Arab Emirates · More port-intensive than many 3-night alternatives.
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