Cruise |
Le Bougainville, 8 Night Cruising the Arabian Coast ex Dubai, UAE to Muscat, Oman |
Cruise Line |
Ponant |
Ship |
Le Bougainville |
Destination |
Africa - North & Middle East |
Brief Description |
8 Night Cruise sailing from Dubai, UAE onboard Le Bougainville |
Type of Cruise |
Luxury |
Departure Date |
16 Jan 2025 |
Cruise Description |
In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.
This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.
This exploration of the southern Persian Gulf and the cities that dot its shores begins in Dubai, a small coastal hamlet fewer than 100 years ago that is now a world class center of commerce and finance. It is home to Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, as well as to fabulous spice and gold markets.
Sail first to Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. Here you may discover two stunning symbols of Arab and Islamic pride: the Louvre Abu Dhabi with a collection of art spanning millennia and originating from all corners of the globe; and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, arguably the pinnacle of modern Islamic architecture.
A day on the island of Sir Bani Yas, once a barren desert, now transformed into a wildlife sanctuary for animals indigenous to the Gulf region and east Africa, is followed by a visit to Doha. The pride of Qatar and the site of the 2022 World Cup, Doha is where you will find the shopping oasis of Souq Waqif – the heart of the city where literally everything is for sale – and the I. M. Pei-designed Museum of Islamic Arts, constructed on its own island and home to the largest collection of Islamic art in the world.
Your ship will then drop anchor in Khasab, Oman, a sleepy fishing village nestled among the fjords of the Musandam Peninsula, where you may explore these narrow inlets aboard local dhows, looking for the pods of dolphins that frequent these waters and admiring the majesty of the Hajar Mountains in the background.
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, the final port of call before your voyage ends in Muscat, Oman, lies on the coast of the Gulf of Oman and serves as your gateway to the 16th-century Fujairah Fort and Museum and to Al Bidya Mosque, the second oldest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. |
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Sailing Dates |
16 Jan 2025 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
16 Jan 2025 |
Dubai, UAE |
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17 Jan 2025 |
Dubai, UAE |
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10:00 PM |
18 Jan 2025 |
Abu Dhabi, UAE |
7:00 AM |
9:30 PM |
19 Jan 2025 |
Sir Bani Yas, UAE |
10:00 AM |
6:30 PM |
20 Jan 2025 |
Doha,Qatar |
7:00 AM |
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21 Jan 2025 |
At Sea |
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22 Jan 2025 |
Khasab, Oman |
6:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
23 Jan 2025 |
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates |
7:30 AM |
2:00 PM |
24 Jan 2025 |
Muscat, Oman |
7:00 AM |
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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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