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Le Dumont D'Urville, 10 Night Oriental Wonders & Civilisations ex Muscat, Oman to Dubai, UAE

Cruise Le Dumont D'Urville, 10 Night Oriental Wonders & Civilisations ex Muscat, Oman to Dubai, UAE
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Dumont D'Urville
Destination Africa - North & Middle East
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Muscat, Oman onboard Le Dumont D'Urville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 21 Jan 2026
Cruise Description “Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller,” said the famous Berber explorer Ibn Battûta. Almost seven centuries later, while humans have partly tamed the arid landscapes of the immense Arabian Desert, the Oriental charm remains and its history is written in the present tense. Bathed by the Persian Gulf, crossed by a desert dotted with oases whose mere mention is enough to captivate us, the Eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula welcomes you for a 11-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, chosen with care by PONANT. During this cruise, visit the surprising Ithra Cultural Centre in Dammam, discover the Museum of Islamic Art and the Souq Waqif in Doha, or set off on a short hike through the magnificent Wadi Shab canyon in Oman. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

The Sultanate of Oman is as discreet as its Emirati neighbours are bold. The sea maintains a special place in the kingdom of the legendary Sinbad the Sailor. The fishermen here perpetuate millennial traditions while the shipyards are still in operation. Between the sea and the desert, you will sail through the carved fjords of Musandam from Khasab and, leaving from Sour, you will experience the enchantment procured by the shade and cool of a wadi – lush oases planted with palm trees. On the Daymaniyat Islands, you can dive and snorkel in an exceptional natural sanctuary where turtles come to nest. In the capital, Muscat, the fragrances of the Orient and of incense will intoxicate you, the sparkling colours of the markets will captivate you, and the vibrant bustle of the souk will enchant you. The Near East exudes its incredible poetry.

In this region of the world, ancient cities rub shoulders with the futuristic towns designed and shaped by the greatest contemporary architects. Dubai and its skyscrapers that are among the tallest in the world; Abu Dhabi with its Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and its new Louvre Museum; Doha and its bay offering a panorama of its fascinating skyline; each location offers a breath-taking experience. You will discover the capital of Bahrain, Manama, which while less famous is no less exciting. As a crossroads for trade routes since ancient times, today it is also more avant-garde than its Emirate sisters. The colourful souk and the Bahrain National Museum are among its must-see sites.
Sailing Dates
16 Dec 2025
21 Jan 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $8,480 AU $8,480
PR4 AU $9,400 AU $9,400
PR5 AU $9,860 AU $9,860
PR6 AU $10,410 AU $10,410
DS6 AU $13,550 AU $13,550 AU $7,140
DS3 AU $13,550 AU $13,550 AU $7,140
DS5 AU $13,550 AU $13,550 AU $7,140
PS5 AU $16,320 AU $16,320 AU $8,530
PS6 AU $17,050 AU $17,050 AU $8,890
PV5 AU $17,610 AU $17,610 AU $9,170
PV6 AU $17,610 AU $17,610 AU $9,170
GD6 AU $18,170 AU $18,170 AU $9,450
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
21 Jan 2026 Muscat, Oman 6:00 PM
22 Jan 2026 Sur, Oman 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
23 Jan 2026 Ad Dimaniyat Islands, Oman 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
24 Jan 2026 Khasab, Oman 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
25 Jan 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE 1:00 PM
26 Jan 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE 6:00 PM
27 Jan 2026 Doha,Qatar 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
28 Jan 2026 Al Manamah UAE 7:30 AM 11:00 PM
29 Jan 2026 Al Manamah UAE 7:00 AM 9:00 PM
30 Jan 2026 At Sea    
31 Jan 2026 Dubai, UAE 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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