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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
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Dubai
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Day 3Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 4Al Manamah
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Day 5Doha
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Day 6Abu Dhabi
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Day 7Abu Dhabi
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Day 8Dubai
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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Day 1: Dubai
Day 3: Abu Dhabi
Day 5: Muscat
Day 15: Limassol
Day 17: Athens
Day 18: Katakolon
Day 19: Dubrovnik
Day 20: Split
Day 21: Venice
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Dubai
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Day 3Abu Dhabi
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Muscat
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Day 6Cruising
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Cruising
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Day 10Cruising
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Day 11Eilat
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Day 12Petra
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Day 13Suez Canal
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Day 14Suez Canal
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Day 15Limassol
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Day 16Cruising
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Day 17Athens (Piraeus)
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Day 18Katakolon (Olympia)
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Day 19Dubrovnik
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Day 20Split
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Day 21Venice
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
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2019 Best for Fitness & Recreation11 NightCruise to the Middle EastCruise Critic FavoriteHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Khor Al fakkan
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Day 3Muscat
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Day 4Muscat
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Manama
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Day 7Doha
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Day 8Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 9Abu Dhabi
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Day 10Abu Dhabi
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Day 11Dubai
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Day 12Dubai
Ship DetailsAzamara Quest - Azamara
Pro: Destination-focused itineraries; friendly and fun onboard vibe
Con: Standard cabins are small with tiny bathrooms, despite a high price tag
Bottom Line: Destination-immersive, upscale cruising, with not a lot of nickel and diming
ReviewsAzamara Quest Reviews
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Day 1: Venice
Day 2: Split
Day 4: Athens
Day 5: Crete
Day 6: Rhodes
Day 7: Limassol
Day 16: Salalah
Day 18: Muscat
Day 19: Khasab
Day 20: Dubai
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Day 1Venice
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Day 2Split
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Athens (Piraeus)
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Day 5Crete (Heraklion)
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Day 6Rhodes
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Day 7Limassol
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Day 8Suez Canal
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Day 9Suez Canal
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Day 10Eilat
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Day 11Petra
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Day 12Cruising
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Day 13Cruising
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Day 14Cruising
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Day 15Cruising
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Day 16Salalah
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18Muscat
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Day 19Khasab
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Day 20Dubai
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Day 21Dubai
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
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Abu Dhabi
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Day 3Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Muscat
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Day 6Khasab
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Day 7Dubai
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Day 8Dubai
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
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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
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Day 1: Dubai
Day 3: Abu Dhabi
Day 9: Colombo
Day 12: Phuket
Day 13: Langkawi
Day 14: Penang
Day 15: Kelang
Day 16: Singapore
Day 21: Hong Kong
Day 24: Taipei
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Dubai
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Day 3Abu Dhabi
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Khor Al fakkan
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Day 6Cruising
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Colombo
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Day 10Cruising
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Day 11Cruising
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Day 12Phuket
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Day 13Langkawi
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Day 14Penang
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Day 15Kelang (Kuala Lumpur)
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Day 16Singapore
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Day 17Singapore
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Day 18Cruising
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Day 19Cruising
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Day 20Cruising
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Day 21Nansha
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Day 21Hong Kong
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Day 22Hong Kong
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Day 23Cruising
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Day 24Taipei (Keelung)
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Day 25Cruising
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Day 26Cruising
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Day 27Kobe
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Day 28Cruising
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Day 29Yokohama
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Day 30Yokohama
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
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Khasab
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Day 3Muscat
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Day 4Muscat
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Abu Dhabi
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Day 7Abu Dhabi
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Day 8Doha
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Day 9Doha
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Day 10Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 11Dubai
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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Day 1: Shanghai
Day 6: Hong Kong
Day 11: Bangkok
Day 14: Singapore
Day 16: Phuket
Day 19: Colombo
Day 21: Kochi
Day 24: Muscat
Day 26: Abu Dhabi
Day 27: Dubai
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Day 1Shanghai
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Day 2Shanghai
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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 8Cruising
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Day 9Cruising
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Day 10Cruising
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Day 11Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
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Day 12Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
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Day 13Cruising
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Day 14Singapore
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Day 15Cruising
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Day 16Phuket
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18Cruising
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Day 19Colombo
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Day 20Cruising
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Day 21Kochi (Cochin)
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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
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Day 1Hong Kong
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Taipei (Keelung)
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 6Kobe
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8Yokohama
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Day 9Yokohama
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
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Khor Al fakkan
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Day 3Muscat
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Mumbai (Bombay)
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Day 7Mumbai (Bombay)
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Kochi (Cochin)
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Day 10Cruising
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Day 11Cruising
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Day 12Chennai (Madras)
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Day 13Karaikal
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Day 14Trincomalee
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Day 15Cruising
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Day 16Cruising
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Day 17Sabang
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Day 18Cruising
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Day 19Singapore
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Day 20Singapore
Ship DetailsSeabourn Ovation - Seabourn Cruise Line
Pros
Cruise fare includes nearly everything -- even unlimited caviar
Cons
Doesn't quite match the service levels of Seabourn's smaller ships
Bottom Line
Beautiful, yacht-like ship with top-notch service and dining
ReviewsSeabourn Ovation Reviews
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Specialty Fitness Classes
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2019 Best for Service9 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Dubai
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Day 3Bahrain
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Day 4Doha
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Day 5Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 6Khasab
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Day 7Muscat
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Abu Dhabi
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Day 10Dubai
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
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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 1Dubai
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Day 5Bahrain
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Day 6Doha
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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
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Fitness Classes
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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
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Butler 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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16 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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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
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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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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7 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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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
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Port Taxes & Fees
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Most Onboard Entertainment
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Kids Club
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Shore Excursions
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Wi-Fi
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler 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 1: Dubai
Day 2: Khasab
Day 3: Muscat
Day 5: Salalah
Day 14: Rhodes
Day 15: Athens
Day 17: Rome
Day 18: Genoa
17 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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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
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler 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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2019 Best for Service7 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Dubai
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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 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
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Port Taxes & Fees
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Kids Club
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Shore Excursions
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Wi-Fi
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler 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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7 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Bahrain
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Day 4Doha
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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
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Kids Club
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Shore Excursions
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler 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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17 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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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
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Fitness Classes
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7 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Abu Dhabi
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Day 3Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Bahrain
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Day 6Doha
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Day 7Dubai
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Day 8Dubai
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
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Most Onboard Entertainment
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Kids Club
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Shore Excursions
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Wi-Fi
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler 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 1Abu Dhabi
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Day 2Sir Bani Yas Island
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Muscat
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Day 5Khasab
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Day 6Dubai
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Day 7Dubai
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Day 8Abu Dhabi
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
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Kids Club
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Shore Excursions
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Wi-Fi
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler 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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7 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Dubai
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Day 3Muscat
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Doha
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Day 6Abu Dhabi
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Day 7Abu Dhabi
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Day 8Dubai
Ship DetailsCosta Diadema - Costa Cruises
Pros
Traveling through Europe surrounded by Europeans
Cons
Lack of port information, plus extra charges for items such as water with dinner
Bottom Line
Be prepared to go local or the ship's lively Italian vibe could drive you loco
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Day 1: Shanghai
Day 6: Hong Kong
Day 11: Bangkok
Day 14: Singapore
Day 16: Phuket
Day 19: Colombo
Day 21: Kochi
Day 24: Muscat
Day 26: Abu Dhabi
Day 27: Dubai
54 NightCruise to the Middle EastCruise Critic FavoriteHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Shanghai
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Day 2Shanghai
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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 8Cruising
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Day 9Cruising
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Day 10Cruising
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Day 11Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
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Day 12Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
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Day 13Cruising
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Day 14Singapore
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Day 15Cruising
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Day 16Phuket
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18Cruising
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Day 19Colombo
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Day 20Cruising
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Day 21Kochi (Cochin)
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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
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Day 29Khasab
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Day 30Muscat
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Day 31Cruising
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Day 32Salalah
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Day 33Cruising
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Day 34Cruising
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Day 35Cruising
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Day 36Cruising
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Day 37Petra
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Day 38Suez Canal
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Day 39Suez Canal
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Day 40Cruising
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Day 41Rhodes
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Day 42Athens (Piraeus)
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Day 43Cruising
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Day 44Rome (Civitavecchia)
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Day 45Genoa
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Day 46Barcelona
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Day 47Cruising
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Day 48Casablanca
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Day 49Seville
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Day 50Lisbon
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Day 51Vigo
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Day 52Cruising
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Day 53Southampton
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Day 54Cruising
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Day 55Hamburg
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
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Butler 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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