This 7-night Explora itinerary links Abu Dhabi to Dubai, threading 5 ports of call through 4 countries with 3 days at sea to unwind aboard Explora I.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 4 countries over 7 nights, starting in Abu Dhabi and finishing in Dubai, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 5 port days and 3 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Abu Dhabi → Dubai
- Pace
- 5 port days · 3 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 7 nights aboard Explora I — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 7 Night A Journey from Shimmering Skylines to the Gulf's Hidden Gems is a 7-night one-way itinerary aboard Explora I. You board in Abu Dhabi and disembark in Dubai, calling at 5 ports across 4 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi), Bahrain (Khalifa Bin Salman), Qatar (Doha), Saudi Arabia (Dammam) and United Arab Emirates (Dubai).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Abu Dhabi and home from Dubai, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 3 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.