This 11-night Explora itinerary links Jeddah to Dubai, threading 12 ports of call through 5 countries with 6 days at sea to unwind aboard Explora I.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 5 countries over 11 nights, starting in Jeddah and finishing in Dubai, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 12 port days and 6 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Route
- Jeddah → Dubai
- Pace
- 12 port days · 6 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 11 nights aboard Explora I — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 11 Night A Journey Across the Arabian Gulf’s Timeless Shores is a 11-night one-way itinerary aboard Explora I. You board in Jeddah and disembark in Dubai, calling at 12 ports across 5 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Saudi Arabia (Jeddah, Jabal Al-Sabaya Island, Jizan), Oman (Salalah, Muscat), United Arab Emirates (Khor Fakkan), Oman (Khasab), United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Bahrain (Khalifa Bin Salman) and 2 more, among others.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Jeddah and home from Dubai, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 6 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.