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Persian Gulf One-Way via Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sir Bani Yas Island · Muscat · Safaga · As Suways (Suez) · Port Said · Valletta · Napoli

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers United Arab Emirates, Oman, Egypt, Malta, and more. Includes private-island style stops.

19 nights Doha Persian Gulf 9 ports 8 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Balanced, varied and easy to pace

This route gives you a steady mix of ship time and 9 ports. It suits travelers who want meaningful days ashore without turning every day into an early start and a tightly planned port call.

Balanced pace

9 ports in 19 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Broad destination variety

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sir Bani Yas Island + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Doha or Dubai

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

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 · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace

Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
MSC Cruises

MSC World Europa

Doha → Dubai → Napoli → Civitavecchia (Rome)

Mar 30 · 20 nights

$1,679 inside · $84/night

Cheapest upcoming
MSC Cruises

MSC World Europa

Dubai → Abu Dhabi → Napoli → Civitavecchia (Rome)

Apr 1 · 18 nights

$1,478 inside · $82/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $155/night, with most departures landing in the $115-$171/night band across 2 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$155/night

$2,951 total

Normal range

$115-$171/night

$2,210-$3,243 total

Lowest recent fare

$82/night

$1,478 total

Comparison set

2 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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19 nights · 9 port calls · 8 sea days · 5 countries

9 port calls across United Arab Emirates, Oman, Egypt, Malta · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Dubai or Doha

    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

    Sir Bani Yas Island

    United Arab Emirates · Persian Gulf

    Private
  5. 5

    Muscat

    Oman · Arabian Sea

  6. 6

    Safaga

    Egypt · Red Sea

  7. 7

    As Suways (Suez)

    Egypt · Red Sea

  8. 8

    Port Said

    Egypt · Eastern Mediterranean

  9. 9

    Valletta

    Malta · Western Mediterranean

  10. 10

    Napoli

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  11. 11

    Disembark in Civitavecchia (Rome)

    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.