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Le Dumont D'Urville, 8 Night Treasures of the Arabian Gulf ex Muscat, Oman to Dubai, UAE

Cruise Le Dumont D'Urville, 8 Night Treasures of the Arabian Gulf ex Muscat, Oman to Dubai, UAE
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Dumont D'Urville
Destination Africa - North & Middle East
Brief Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Muscat, Oman onboard Le Dumont D'Urville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 05 Jan 2026
Cruise Description In the Persian Gulf, cities spring up on the horizon like mirages in the huge and arid Arabian Desert. The contrasts between territories here are as dramatic as the turquoise sea that washes up on the golden rocky coastline. Set sail aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville for an 9-day cruise, taking in prodigious metropolises, former trading cities and a natural environment that has been shaped by the stunning sun of the desert.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, set off to visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi in the city of the same name, appreciate a Musandam fjords dhow cruise from Khasab, or discover the Museum of Islamic Art and the Souq Waqif in Doha. 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 Sur, 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 evokes its incredible poetry.

There are countless words to describe the Emirati cities: extravagant, modern and luxurious are just some of them. These masterpieces of futuristic architecture will immerse you in a fantastic and surprising universe. 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: they all offer a singular and breath-taking experience.
Sailing Dates
05 Jan 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $6,780 AU $6,780
PR4 AU $7,520 AU $7,520
PR5 AU $7,890 AU $7,890
PR6 AU $8,330 AU $8,330
DS5 AU $10,830 AU $10,830 AU $5,710
DS3 AU $10,830 AU $10,830 AU $5,710
DS4 AU $10,830 AU $10,830 AU $5,710
DS6 AU $10,830 AU $10,830 AU $5,710
PS5 AU $13,050 AU $13,050 AU $6,820
PS6 AU $13,650 AU $13,650 AU $7,120
PV6 AU $14,080 AU $14,080 AU $7,330
PV5 AU $14,080 AU $14,080 AU $7,330
GD6 AU $14,530 AU $14,530 AU $7,560
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
5 Jan 2026 Muscat, Oman 6:00 PM
6 Jan 2026 Sur, Oman 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
7 Jan 2026 Ad Dimaniyat Islands, Oman 7:00 AM 11:00 AM
8 Jan 2026 Khasab, Oman 7:00 AM 1:00 PM
9 Jan 2026 Doha,Qatar 12:00 PM
10 Jan 2026 At Sea    
11 Jan 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE
12 Jan 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE 10:00 PM
13 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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