MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
20-night Persian Gulf One-Way via Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat
Mar 30, 2028 → Apr 19, 2028 • Doha → Civitavecchia (Rome)
From $1,679
$84/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
Muscat
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Cruises visiting Muscat
Quietest
Sep-Jan
Busiest
Feb
Upcoming
47+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Sep-Jan (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 14+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Muscat.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Muscat
These sailings rank first because they visit Muscat while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
23-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat
Mar 30, 2028 → Apr 22, 2028 • Doha → Barcelona
From $1,999
$87/night
Great deal
↓45% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
19-night Itinerary ITCVV-ITNAP-GRPIR-TRMRM-CYLMS-EGALY-EGPSD-EGSUZ-OMMCT
Nov 20, 2027 → Dec 9, 2027 • Genova → Doha
From $1,589
$84/night
Great deal
↓45% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
21-night Itinerary ITCVV-ITNAP-GRPIR-TRMRM-CYLMS-EGALY-EGPSD-EGSUZ-OMMCT-QADOH-AEDXB
Nov 20, 2027 → Dec 11, 2027 • Genova → Dubai
From $1,761
$84/night
Great deal
↓44% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
18-night Persian Gulf One-Way via Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat
Apr 1, 2028 → Apr 19, 2028 • Dubai → Civitavecchia (Rome)
From $1,478
$82/night
Great deal
↓48% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
19-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Sir Bani Yas Island, Muscat & Safaga
Apr 3, 2028 → Apr 22, 2028 • Abu Dhabi → Barcelona
From $1,569
$83/night
Great deal
↓48% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Muscat, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Muscat that day.
Muscat is busiest from Feb, with multiple ships per day. Sep, Jan are significantly quieter.
February 2027
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Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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31
No port calls
1
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2
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3
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5
1
~900 passengers
$300/night
↓48% vs typical
6
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7
No port calls
8
1
~3,400 passengers
$89/night
↓17% vs typical
9
No port calls
10
2
~900 passengers
$300/night
↓48% vs typical
11
No port calls
12
No port calls
13
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No port calls
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No port calls
28
2
~700 passengers
$661/night
↓8% vs typical
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6
2
~700 passengers
$594/night
↓8% vs typical
Selected port-call day
Friday, February 5, 2027
1 ship visit Muscat on this date, carrying about ~900 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~900 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $300/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Muscat on this date.
Explora II • Explora Journeys
15-night Arabian Sea One-Way via Sur, Muscat & Khor al Fakkan
Feb 1, 2027 → Feb 16, 2027 • Dubai → Jeddah
From $4,500
$300/night
Best time to visit Muscat on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Muscat still look attractively priced.
September
Median price/night
$186
1 visits
Traffic
↑166% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$620
4 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$491
2 visits
Traffic
↓6% vs typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$339
6 visits
Traffic
↓41% vs typical
3 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
March
Priciest
Median price/night
$627
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
April
Cheapest
Median price/night
$85
1 visits
Traffic
↓9% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Muscat
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Muscat, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Arabian Sea One-Way via Sur, Muscat & Khor al Fakkan (Rare Variant)
Arabian Sea • Next: Feb 1
From $4,500
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Persian Gulf Loop via Muscat & Sir Bani Yas Island (Private Island Focus)
Persian Gulf • Next: Feb 6
From $621
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Persian Gulf Loop via Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Bin Salman Port & Doha (Best Balance)
Persian Gulf • Next: Jan 11
From $4,750
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Arabian Sea One-Way via Muscat & Salalah (Rare Variant)
Arabian Sea • Next: Feb 8
From $4,410
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Persian Gulf Loop via Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Bin Salman Port & Doha (Best Balance)
Persian Gulf • Next: Dec 14
From $4,985
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Red Sea One-Way via Sharm El-Sheikh, 'Aqaba & Sir Bani Yas Island (Best Balance)
Red Sea • Next: Dec 7
From $13,255
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Muscat on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Muscat depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Muscat
See the next scheduled ship visits into Muscat.
FAQ about cruises visiting Muscat
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Muscat.
What is the best time to visit Muscat on a cruise?
April currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Muscat, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Muscat busiest for cruise traffic?
February currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Muscat. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Muscat?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Muscat include Arabian Sea One-Way via Sur, Muscat & Khor al Fakkan (Rare Variant), Persian Gulf Loop via Muscat & Sir Bani Yas Island (Private Island Focus), and Persian Gulf Loop via Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Bin Salman Port & Doha (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Muscat?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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