More time exploring ports
For travelers who want a route focused on destinations.
Valletta · Barcelona · Marseille · Genoa + 1 more
Explore this itinerary →Routes here bring ports such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Doha into reach. Choose how much time you want ashore versus on the ship, then compare departure ports and dates.
Start with the route
A few different ways to explore Persian Gulf, drawn from itineraries with upcoming departures.
For travelers who want a route focused on destinations.
Valletta · Barcelona · Marseille · Genoa + 1 more
Explore this itinerary →For a trip that includes a cruise-line private destination.
Dubai · Sir Bani Yas Island · Abu Dhabi · Khalifa Bin Salman Port
Explore this itinerary →For balancing time ashore with time on board.
Bodrum · Marmaris · Alexandria
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Málaga · Gibraltar · Casablanca · Cadiz
Explore this itinerary →Departures in Persian Gulf whose cabin-level price history currently points to favorable pricing. Compare the fare and booking context on each sailing.
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December 2026 has the lowest median nightly fare in the months shown; March 2028 has the highest.
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The ports most central to cruising in Persian Gulf.
Ships with strong presence in Persian Gulf.
Featured departures
Upcoming departures with complete itinerary, availability, and current pricing data.
MSC World Europa
Dec 25, 2027 · 7 nights
$1,779 · $254/night
MSC World Europa
Jan 3, 2028 · 7 nights
$869 · $124/night
MSC World Europa
Dec 27, 2027 · 7 nights
$1,779 · $254/night
MSC World Europa
Jan 1, 2028 · 7 nights
$869 · $124/night
Persian Gulf has 75 itineraries, 306 upcoming sailings, and calls across 8 ports.
The most common cruise lengths in Persian Gulf tend to be 7 nights, 9 nights, and 10 nights.
Based on currently tracked pricing, one of the more affordable departure periods appears to be December 2026.