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Middle East

Overview
  • Giza, Egypt
  • Isfahan, Iran
  • Ibrahim Rouza, India
  • Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
  • Selçuk, Turkey
  • Istanbul, Turkey
  • Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul Turkey
  • Istanbul, Turkey
  • Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa
  • Petra, Jordan
  • Abu, Dubai
  • Hagia Sofia, Istanbul
  • Sulaymaniyah Mosque, Istanbul
  • Valley of the Kings in Egypt
See the Middle East Come Alive

Traveling to the Middle East by cruise ship is the easiest, most economical way to explore the region. There are so many historical and storied ports on this cruises, including Alexandria, Oman, Suez, Port Said/Cairo, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. You can even take a special Holy Land cruise.

You’ve seen photographs of these amazing Middle East destinations, but imagine seeing them up close and personal. The pyramids in Giza, the tranquil beaches of Abu Dhabi, and the luxurious and innovative feats of Dubai await. Just try and visit all 200 shops in the Mall of Emirates — which also boasts an indoor ski slope!

Fleets that offer incredible Middle East itineraries include Cunard, and Royal Caribbean, Costa, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, Oceania, Holland America, Princess, Azamara, Silversea, and Crystal.

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The Best of Dubai City Tour
$93

Travel through history on this tour that offers a close look at Dubai's past and present.

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Hop On Hop Off Abu Dhabi City Tour
$105

Explore at your own pace on this hop-on, hop-off tour that offers 24 hours of unlimited access to the best sights.

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Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab & Dubai...
$115

Why travel by land when you can travel by water? See the skyline from a whole new perspective on this fun cruise.

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Mussandam Sea Safari
$129

Embark on an exciting sea safari full of natural wonders on this full day tour in a traditional dhow.

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Dubai Highlights From Abu Dhabi Port
215

See the passage of time & explore some of Dubai's historic districts and then marvel at its modern architecture.

 
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17 NIGHT MIDDLE EAST Cruise

Departing From: Dubai

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Duration: 17 nights

Ship: Seabourn Encore (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Mumbai (bombay), India, Mumbai (bombay), India, Day At Sea, Cochin, India, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Day At Sea, Sabang, Pulau Weh, Indonesia, Phuket, Thailand, Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia, Day At Sea, Singapore (Itinerary Details)

Seabourn Encore

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates(Depart 05:00 PM)
Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Mumbai (bombay), India(08:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Mumbai (bombay), India(12:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Cochin, India(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Sabang, Pulau Weh, Indonesia(07:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
Phuket, Thailand(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Singapore(Arrive 07:00 AM)

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, Romantic, Senior

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From

$6,464

as little as $380.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Seabourn Cruise Package Includes:

    • Beautifully appointed suite
    • Ocean transportation
    • Fabulous entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and alcoholic beverages
    • Gratuities
    • Port charges

     

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions or personal expenses.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Seabourn Cruise Package Includes:

    • Beautifully appointed suite
    • Ocean transportation
    • Fabulous entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and alcoholic beverages
    • Gratuities
    • Port charges

     

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions or personal expenses.

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33 NIGHT MIDDLE EAST Cruise

Departing From: Trieste

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Duration: 33 nights

Ship: Costa Deliziosa (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Trieste, Dubrovnik, , Catania, Napoli, Savona, Marseille, Barcelona, , Casablanca, , S. Cruz De Tenerife, , , , , , Bridgetown (barbados), , , Cartagena (colombia), Colon, , , Manta (equador), Manta (equador), , , Callao, , Arica (chile), , , San Antonio (santiago) Chile (Itinerary Details)

Costa Deliziosa

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Trieste(Depart 05:00 PM)
Dubrovnik(01:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Catania(07:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Napoli(07:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
Savona(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Marseille(09:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Barcelona(08:00 AM - 02:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Casablanca(07:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Day At Sea
S. Cruz De Tenerife(07:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Bridgetown (barbados)(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Cartagena (colombia)(07:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Colon(10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Manta (equador)(02:00 PM - 11:59 PM)
Manta (equador)(12:01 AM - 09:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Callao(08:00 AM - 08:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Arica (chile)(09:00 AM - 09:30 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
San Antonio (santiago) Chile(Arrive 07:00 AM)

Best For: Family with Kids, Family with Teens, Honeymoon, Romantic, Senior

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From

$6,489

as little as $197.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Costa Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Fabulous entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges
    • Kids club.

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, gratuities, specialty dining, wifi or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Costa Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Fabulous entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges
    • Kids club.

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, gratuities, specialty dining, wifi or alcoholic beverages.

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27 NIGHT MIDDLE EAST Cruise

Departing From: Marseille

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Duration: 27 nights

Ship: Costa Deliziosa (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Marseille, Barcelona, , Casablanca, , S. Cruz De Tenerife, , , , , , Bridgetown (barbados), , , Cartagena (colombia), Colon, , , Manta (equador), Manta (equador), , , Callao, , Arica (chile), , , San Antonio (santiago) Chile (Itinerary Details)

Costa Deliziosa

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Marseille(Depart 06:00 PM)
Barcelona(08:00 AM - 02:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Casablanca(07:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Day At Sea
S. Cruz De Tenerife(07:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Bridgetown (barbados)(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Cartagena (colombia)(07:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Colon(10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Manta (equador)(02:00 PM - 11:59 PM)
Manta (equador)(12:01 AM - 09:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Callao(08:00 AM - 08:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Arica (chile)(09:00 AM - 09:30 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
San Antonio (santiago) Chile(Arrive 07:00 AM)

Best For: Family with Kids, Family with Teens, Honeymoon, Romantic, Senior

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From

$6,489

as little as $240.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Costa Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Fabulous entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges
    • Kids club.

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, gratuities, specialty dining, wifi or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Costa Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Fabulous entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges
    • Kids club.

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, gratuities, specialty dining, wifi or alcoholic beverages.

SAIL SAFE

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28 NIGHT MIDDLE EAST Cruise

Departing From: Savona

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Duration: 28 nights

Ship: Costa Deliziosa (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Savona, Marseille, Barcelona, , Casablanca, , S. Cruz De Tenerife, , , , , , Bridgetown (barbados), , , Cartagena (colombia), Colon, , , Manta (equador), Manta (equador), , , Callao, , Arica (chile), , , San Antonio (santiago) Chile (Itinerary Details)

Costa Deliziosa

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Savona(Depart 06:00 PM)
Marseille(09:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Barcelona(08:00 AM - 02:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Casablanca(07:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Day At Sea
S. Cruz De Tenerife(07:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Bridgetown (barbados)(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Cartagena (colombia)(07:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Colon(10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Manta (equador)(02:00 PM - 11:59 PM)
Manta (equador)(12:01 AM - 09:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
Callao(08:00 AM - 08:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Arica (chile)(09:00 AM - 09:30 PM)
Day At Sea
Day At Sea
San Antonio (santiago) Chile(Arrive 07:00 AM)

Best For: Family with Kids, Family with Teens, Honeymoon, Romantic, Senior

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From

$6,489

as little as $232.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Costa Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Fabulous entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges
    • Kids club.

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, gratuities, specialty dining, wifi or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Costa Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Ocean transportation
    • Fabulous entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges
    • Kids club.

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, gratuities, specialty dining, wifi or alcoholic beverages.

SAIL SAFE

Costa's Health & Safety Protocols allow you and your loved ones to cruise with the ultimate safety.

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13 NIGHT MIDDLE EAST Cruise Tour

Departing From: Cairo

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Duration: 13 nights

Ship: Sonesta St George (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Cairo, Egypt, Cairo, Cairo, Cairoluxor (embarkation), Luxoredfu, Edfukom Ombo-aswan, Aswan, Aswan (disembarkation)cairo, Cairo, Cairoamman, Jordan, Ammanpetra, Petradead Sea, Dead Sea Excursion To Jerash Ruins, Dead Seaamman (Itinerary Details)

Sonesta St George

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Cairo, Egypt(Depart 12:00 AM)
Cairo
Cairo
Cairoluxor (embarkation)
Luxoredfu
Edfukom Ombo-aswan
Aswan
Aswan (disembarkation)cairo
Cairo
Cairoamman, Jordan
Ammanpetra
Petradead Sea
Dead Sea Excursion To Jerash Ruins
Dead Seaamman

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, River Cruises, Romantic, Senior

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From

$6,498

as little as $500.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Avalon Package Includes:

    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board daily 
    • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board
    • Classic, Active, or Discovery included excursions with Certified Local Guides
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi and computer stations throughout the ship (Wifi is not available in the Amazon or the Galapagos)
    • Adventure Center with active gear, bicycles, and fitness class information
    • State-of-the-art Fitness Center
    • Complimentary water stations
    • Exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
    • Premium personal amenities, including L’Occitane bath products
    • English language TV channels with 100+ free movies

     

    It does not include: Transfers and Air transportation to the ship - unless part of a promotion or package, Wine/Beer/Spirits outside of meal times, optional excursions, Pre Paid Gratuities, Travel insurance

     

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your Avalon Package Includes:

    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board daily 
    • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board
    • Classic, Active, or Discovery included excursions with Certified Local Guides
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi and computer stations throughout the ship (Wifi is not available in the Amazon or the Galapagos)
    • Adventure Center with active gear, bicycles, and fitness class information
    • State-of-the-art Fitness Center
    • Complimentary water stations
    • Exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
    • Premium personal amenities, including L’Occitane bath products
    • English language TV channels with 100+ free movies

     

    It does not include: Transfers and Air transportation to the ship - unless part of a promotion or package, Wine/Beer/Spirits outside of meal times, optional excursions, Pre Paid Gratuities, Travel insurance

     

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