Port-forward pace
5 ports in 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 · Abu Dhabi · Sir Bani Yas Island · Khalifa Bin Salman Port
Port-heavy Persian Gulf itinerary. Covers United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Includes private-island style stops.
7 nights
Doha
Persian Gulf
5 ports
2 sea days
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 5 ports across 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.
Broad destination variety
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sir Bani Yas Island + more
Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.
Easy logistics
Round-trip from Doha or Piraeus (Athens)
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 Journey
Piraeus (Athens) → Alexandria (El Iskandariya) → Rhodes → Istanbul
Dec 4 · 7 nights
About average
$783 inside · $112/night
Cheapest upcoming
Celestyal Journey
Istanbul → Thessaloníki → Iraklion (Heraklion) → Piraeus (Athens)
Dec 11 · 7 nights
About average
$783 inside · $112/night
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $260/night, with most departures landing in the $160-$264/night band across 28 tracked sailings.
Typical price
$260/night
$1,823 total
Normal range
$160-$264/night
$1,122-$1,849 total
Lowest recent fare
$112/night
$783 total
Comparison set
28 sailings
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Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.
Route overview
How this route is built
7 nights · 5 port calls · 2 sea days · 2 countries
5 port calls across United Arab Emirates, Bahrain · More port-intensive than many 7-night alternatives.
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