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About Middle East Cruises
The Middle East's exotic aura attracts history buffs and adventure seekers looking to expand their cultural horizons. Egypt's pyramids and Jordan's lost city of Petra are must-see landmarks, while souks (markets), breathtaking mosques and desert safaris also make for great exploring. Arabian Gulf cruises to the United Arab Emirates and Oman provide a look at the modern-day Middle East, with the world's biggest buildings and malls.
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7 NightCruise to the Middle EastLeaving:DubaiVisiting:View DealView Cruise InfoHide Cruise Info
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Doha
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Day 4Bahrain
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Day 5Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 6Abu Dhabi
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Day 7Dubai
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Day 8Dubai
Ship DetailsJewel of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International
Pros
Few gimmicks, great service, rarely raucous
Cons
Costly extras, unimaginative entertainment
Bottom line
Uncomplicated classic cruising with all the traditional trimmings
ReviewsJewel of the Seas Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall3.5/5Cabins3.0Dining3.0Service5.0Value3.0Jewel of the Seas made its debut in spring 2004. Measuring 90,090 tons and carrying 2,100-plus ...
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Dubai
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Day 3Abu Dhabi
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Day 4Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Muscat
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Day 7Dubai
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Day 8Dubai
Ship DetailsJewel of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International
Pros
Few gimmicks, great service, rarely raucous
Cons
Costly extras, unimaginative entertainment
Bottom line
Uncomplicated classic cruising with all the traditional trimmings
ReviewsJewel of the Seas Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall3.5/5Cabins3.0Dining3.0Service5.0Value3.0Jewel of the Seas made its debut in spring 2004. Measuring 90,090 tons and carrying 2,100-plus ...
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 3Khasab
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Day 4Muscat
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Abu Dhabi
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Day 7Dubai
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Day 8Dubai
Ship DetailsJewel of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International
Pros
Few gimmicks, great service, rarely raucous
Cons
Costly extras, unimaginative entertainment
Bottom line
Uncomplicated classic cruising with all the traditional trimmings
ReviewsJewel of the Seas Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall3.5/5Cabins3.0Dining3.0Service5.0Value3.0Jewel of the Seas made its debut in spring 2004. Measuring 90,090 tons and carrying 2,100-plus ...
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Day 1: ShanghaiDay 6: Hong KongDay 11: BangkokDay 14: SingaporeDay 16: PhuketDay 19: ColomboDay 21: KochiDay 24: MuscatDay 26: Abu DhabiDay 27: Dubai27 NightCruise to the Middle EastLeaving:ShanghaiVisiting:View DealView Cruise InfoHide Cruise Info
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Day 1Shanghai
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Okinawa
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Hong Kong
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Day 7Hong Kong
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Day 19Colombo
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Day 22Cruising
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Day 23Cruising
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Day 24Muscat
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Day 25Cruising
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Day 26Abu Dhabi
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Day 27Dubai
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Day 28Dubai
Ship DetailsMSC Splendida - MSC Cruises
Pros
A cosmopolitan, fun-loving cruise ship for all ages
Cons
Lack of speciality dining
Bottom line
Great onboard facilities and a good choice for budget-conscious cruisers
ReviewsMSC Splendida Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.5/5Cabins4.0Dining4.0Service5.0Value4.0Until the debut of MSC Meraviglia in June 2017, the 3,959-passenger Splendida was one of t...
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Day 1Aqaba (Petra)
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Jerusalem (Ashdod)
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Day 6Haifa (Tel Aviv)
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Day 7Haifa (Tel Aviv)
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Day 8Larnaca
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Day 9Limassol
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Day 10Limassol
Ship DetailsCrystal Esprit - Crystal Cruises
Pros
Perfect combination of intensive onshore experiences and an elegant home base
Cons
Those sensitive to movement at sea will feel it when Esprit is not in sheltered waters
Bottom Line
One of the most luxurious soft adventure cruises in the industry
ReviewsCrystal Esprit Reviews
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7 NightCruise to the Middle EastLeaving:DubaiVisiting:View DealView Cruise InfoHide Cruise Info
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 4Muscat
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Day 6Abu Dhabi
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Day 7Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 8Dubai
Ship DetailsJewel of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International
Pros
Few gimmicks, great service, rarely raucous
Cons
Costly extras, unimaginative entertainment
Bottom line
Uncomplicated classic cruising with all the traditional trimmings
ReviewsJewel of the Seas Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall3.5/5Cabins3.0Dining3.0Service5.0Value3.0Jewel of the Seas made its debut in spring 2004. Measuring 90,090 tons and carrying 2,100-plus ...
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
** inclusions in your cruise fare are based on Cruise Critic’s editorial expertise and not provided by the individual cruise lines. When you book with one of our cruise partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees. Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates, prices, or amenities included in the fare. Inclusion items in the fare may change at any time and fees may apply for additional items.
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Day 1: DubaiDay 3: Abu DhabiDay 4: Sir Bani Yas IslandDay 5: KhasabDay 6: MuscatDay 8: BahrainDay 9: Doha11 NightCruise to the Middle EastView DealView Cruise InfoHide Cruise Info
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Day 4Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 5Khasab
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Day 6Muscat
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8Bahrain
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Day 9Doha
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Day 10Doha
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Day 11Dubai
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Day 12Dubai
Ship DetailsMSC Lirica - MSC Cruises
Marketed to North Americans as well as Europeans
MSC's first-ever new-build
Offers a nice variety of Caribbean sailings
ReviewsMSC Lirica Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall3.0/5Cabins3.0Dining3.0Service4.0Value4.0The 1,976-passenger MSC Lirica is one of four medium-sized Mistral-class ships, dating from 200...
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 7Dubai
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Day 8Dubai
Ship DetailsJewel of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International
Pros
Few gimmicks, great service, rarely raucous
Cons
Costly extras, unimaginative entertainment
Bottom line
Uncomplicated classic cruising with all the traditional trimmings
ReviewsJewel of the Seas Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall3.5/5Cabins3.0Dining3.0Service5.0Value3.0Jewel of the Seas made its debut in spring 2004. Measuring 90,090 tons and carrying 2,100-plus ...
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Specialty Fitness Classes
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Muscat
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Day 7Dubai
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Day 8Dubai
Ship DetailsMSC Lirica - MSC Cruises
Marketed to North Americans as well as Europeans
MSC's first-ever new-build
Offers a nice variety of Caribbean sailings
ReviewsMSC Lirica Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall3.0/5Cabins3.0Dining3.0Service4.0Value4.0The 1,976-passenger MSC Lirica is one of four medium-sized Mistral-class ships, dating from 200...
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Day 4Al Manamah
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Ship DetailsCrystal Symphony - Crystal Cruises
Pros
More options for dining and entertainment than on other luxury ships
Cons
Entry-level cabins are small compared to those of competitors
Bottom Line
A successful blend of luxurious amenities with big-ship choice
ReviewsCrystal Symphony Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.5/5Cabins4.0Dining4.5Service4.0Value4.0Crystal Symphony is a wonderful choice for cruise travelers who are looking for a luxurious cru...
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Ship DetailsMSC Bellissima - MSC Cruises
Pros
Outstanding entertainment, huge kids club, two new Cirque at Sea productions, excellent for-fee dining options
Cons
Quiet and relaxing spaces are hard to find anywhere
Bottom Line
Big, fun, family-friendly ship with lots to keep the kids and adults entertained
ReviewsMSC Bellissima Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall5.0/5Cabins5.0Dining4.5Service4.5Value4.0MSC Bellissima is a big, bold, boisterous ship with a lot going on morning, noon and night. And...
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** inclusions in your cruise fare are based on Cruise Critic’s editorial expertise and not provided by the individual cruise lines. When you book with one of our cruise partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees. Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates, prices, or amenities included in the fare. Inclusion items in the fare may change at any time and fees may apply for additional items.
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Day 13Mumbai (Bombay)
Ship DetailsCrystal Symphony - Crystal Cruises
Pros
More options for dining and entertainment than on other luxury ships
Cons
Entry-level cabins are small compared to those of competitors
Bottom Line
A successful blend of luxurious amenities with big-ship choice
ReviewsCrystal Symphony Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.5/5Cabins4.0Dining4.5Service4.0Value4.0Crystal Symphony is a wonderful choice for cruise travelers who are looking for a luxurious cru...
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** inclusions in your cruise fare are based on Cruise Critic’s editorial expertise and not provided by the individual cruise lines. When you book with one of our cruise partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees. Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates, prices, or amenities included in the fare. Inclusion items in the fare may change at any time and fees may apply for additional items.
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8 NightCruise to the Middle EastLeaving:AqabaVisiting:View DealView Cruise InfoHide Cruise Info
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Day 3Suez Canal
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Day 5Jerusalem (Ashdod)
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Day 7Haifa (Tel Aviv)
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Day 9Limassol
Ship DetailsCrystal Esprit - Crystal Cruises
Pros
Perfect combination of intensive onshore experiences and an elegant home base
Cons
Those sensitive to movement at sea will feel it when Esprit is not in sheltered waters
Bottom Line
One of the most luxurious soft adventure cruises in the industry
ReviewsCrystal Esprit Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall5.0/5Cabins5.0Dining5.0Service5.0Value5.0Esprit, Crystal Cruises' first-ever yacht vessel, debuted in 2015. The 62-passenger ship, beaut...
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 5Muscat
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Day 6Khasab
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Ship DetailsMSC Lirica - MSC Cruises
Marketed to North Americans as well as Europeans
MSC's first-ever new-build
Offers a nice variety of Caribbean sailings
ReviewsMSC Lirica Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall3.0/5Cabins3.0Dining3.0Service4.0Value4.0The 1,976-passenger MSC Lirica is one of four medium-sized Mistral-class ships, dating from 200...
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Room Service
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
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Day 5Bahrain
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Day 6Doha
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Ship DetailsMSC Seaview - MSC Cruises
Pros
Outstanding activities, specialty restaurants and kids club.
Cons
Still work to be done on service and food quality.
Bottom Line
Beautiful ship, where the fun never stops and perfectly designed for warm-weather sailing.
ReviewsMSC Seaview Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.0/5Cabins4.0Dining3.5Service3.5Value4.0MSC Seaview is a ship that doesn't shy away from embracing fun -- whether that's careening down...
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