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 EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Dubai
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Day 3Doha
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Day 4Abu Dhabi
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Day 5Abu Dhabi
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Day 6Khasab
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Day 7Muscat
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Day 8Muscat
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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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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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 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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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 3: Muscat
Day 5: Salalah
Day 10: Aqaba
Day 13: Haifa
Day 15: Limassol
Day 16: Rhodes
Day 17: Mykonos
Day 19: Dubrovnik
Day 20: Venice
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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 5Salalah
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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 10Aqaba (Petra)
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Day 11Suez Canal
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Day 12Suez Canal
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Day 13Haifa (Tel Aviv)
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Day 14Haifa (Tel Aviv)
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Day 15Limassol
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Day 16Rhodes
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Day 17Mykonos
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Day 18Cruising
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Day 19Dubrovnik
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Day 20Venice
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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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 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 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
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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 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 Opera - MSC Cruises
Pros
Fun-filled ship with top-notch entertainment, great food and great kids' facilities
Cons
Limited dining options
Bottom line
With two nights and two days in Havana, this is a real opportunity to discover the Cuban capital
ReviewsMSC Opera Reviews
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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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10 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Dubai
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Day 2Cruising
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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 10Dubai
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Day 11Dubai
Ship DetailsAzamara Pursuit - Azamara
Pros
** Comfortable home base for exploring unique itineraries, with warm and accommodating service
Cons
** Most cabins, especially the bathrooms, are small and feel tight
Bottom Line
** Pursuit is perfectly sized to sail into more remote ports; onboard atmosphere is quiet and congenial
ReviewsAzamara Pursuit Reviews
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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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 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
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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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: Rome
Day 2: Palermo
Day 4: Athens
Day 6: Haifa
Day 10: Aqaba
Day 15: Salalah
Day 17: Muscat
Day 19: Bahrain
Day 20: Doha
Day 21: Abu Dhabi
25 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Rome (Civitavecchia)
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Day 2Palermo (Sicily)
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Athens (Piraeus)
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Haifa (Tel Aviv)
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Day 7Haifa (Tel Aviv)
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Cruising
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Day 10Aqaba (Petra)
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Day 11Cruising
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Day 12Cruising
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Day 13Cruising
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Day 14Cruising
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Day 15Salalah
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Day 16Cruising
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Day 17Muscat
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Day 18Cruising
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Day 19Bahrain
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Day 20Doha
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Day 21Abu Dhabi
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Day 22Abu Dhabi
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Day 23Dubai
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Day 24Dubai
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Day 25Doha
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Day 26Abu Dhabi
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
ReviewsCosta Diadema Reviews
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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
ReviewsCosta Diadema Reviews
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6 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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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 4Doha
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Day 5Abu Dhabi
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Day 6Abu Dhabi
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Day 7Dubai
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
View All PricesLoading...Fare IncludesWhat’s included in My Cruise Fare?
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Port Taxes & Fees
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Service Gratuities
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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
** 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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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 DetailsReviewsMSC Virtuosa Reviews
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Kids Club
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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
** 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: Genoa
Day 2: Rome
Day 4: Malta
Day 6: Athens
Day 7: Rhodes
Day 10: Aqaba
Day 15: Salalah
Day 18: Doha
17 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Genoa
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Day 2Rome (Civitavecchia)
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Malta (Valletta)
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Athens (Piraeus)
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Day 7Rhodes
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Day 8Suez Canal
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Day 9Suez Canal
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Day 10Aqaba (Petra)
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Day 11Cruising
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Day 12Cruising
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Day 13Cruising
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Day 14Cruising
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Day 15Salalah
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Day 16Cruising
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18Doha
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
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Most Onboard Entertainment
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Kids Club
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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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
** 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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7 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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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 5Dubai
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Day 6Dubai
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Day 7Dubai
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Day 8Abu Dhabi
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
View All PricesLoading...Fare IncludesWhat’s included in My Cruise Fare?
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Kids Club
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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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
** 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: Barcelona
Day 2: Marseille
Day 3: Genoa
Day 4: Rome
Day 5: Palermo
Day 7: Athens
Day 9: Haifa
Day 13: Aqaba
Day 18: Salalah
Day 20: Muscat
25 NightCruise to the Middle EastHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Barcelona
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Day 2Marseille
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Day 3Genoa
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Day 4Rome (Civitavecchia)
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Day 5Palermo (Sicily)
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Day 6Cruising
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Day 7Athens (Piraeus)
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Haifa (Tel Aviv)
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Day 10Haifa (Tel Aviv)
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Day 11Cruising
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Day 12Cruising
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Day 13Aqaba (Petra)
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Day 14Cruising
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Day 15Cruising
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Day 16Cruising
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Day 17Cruising
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Day 18Salalah
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Day 19Cruising
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Day 20Muscat
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Day 21Cruising
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Day 22Bahrain
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Day 23Doha
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Day 24Abu Dhabi
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Day 25Abu Dhabi
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Day 26Dubai
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
ReviewsCosta Diadema Reviews
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