Dubai, Arabian Gulf & Red Sea Cruises
Photos: Reini, Ziyad Akhtar Khan, Ireneusz Walther, MD Anwar Hossain, Chloe Ski, Xavi Omani · via Google Maps
Cruises to Dubai, Arabian Gulf and Red Sea take you through six countries across the Middle East and North Africa. This region combines modern cities with ancient culture, offering diverse experiences at each port of call.
What to see at each port
Dubai features the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Abu Dhabi is home to Ferrari World Yas Island, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island and Emirates Park Zoo and Resort. Doha offers the Museum of Islamic Art, MIA Park and The Pearl Monument.
Muscat in Oman provides Al Alam Palace, Riyam Park and Mutrah Corniche. Aqaba in Jordan includes AlHafayer Park, Arab Revolt Plaza and Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque. Safaga in Egypt features The Jetty.
Each destination reflects the region's blend of contemporary development and traditional heritage, making this cruise route ideal for travellers seeking cultural immersion alongside modern attractions.
Dubai, Arabian Gulf & Red Sea cruise ports of call
6 ports — each with things to do on a port day, a map and the cruises calling there.
Best time for a Dubai, Arabian Gulf & Red Sea cruise
Dubai, Arabian Gulf & Red Sea cruises mostly sail November to March.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
No Dubai, Arabian Gulf & Red Sea deals today — current no-fly cruises from the UK
-
Belgium Mini Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 3 nights · from Southampton · 18 Jan 2027
from £419 pp · Ocean View
Details → View deal ↗ -
Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 20 Apr 2028
from £599 pp · Interior Cabin
Details → View deal ↗ -
Belgium & France with the River Seine
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 7 nights · from Portsmouth · 6 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
Details → View deal ↗ -
Five-Night Europe Mystery Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 7 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Ocean View
Details → View deal ↗ -
Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 25 May 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
Details → View deal ↗ -
Coasts & Culture of Ireland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 5 nights · from Liverpool · 1 Jun 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
Details → View deal ↗






