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Le Bougainville, 10 Night Oriental Wonders & Civilisations ex Muscat, Oman to Doha,Qatar

Cruise Le Bougainville, 10 Night Oriental Wonders & Civilisations ex Muscat, Oman to Doha,Qatar
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Bougainville
Destination Africa - North & Middle East
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Muscat, Oman onboard Le Bougainville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 03 Dec 2024
Cruise Description In partnership with Connaissance des Arts and with the exceptional presence of Guy Boyer, editorial director of Connaissance des Arts and Christelle Téa, draughtswoman.

“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 an 11-day cruise aboard Le Bougainville.

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 discover the Louvre Abu Dhabi in the city of the same name, appreciate a Musandam fjords dhow cruise from Khasab, or explore the magnificent Manamah, capital of Bahrain. 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.

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: they all offer a singular and breath-taking experience. You will discover the capital of Bahrain, Manama, which may be less famous but 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.

You will have the opportunity to discover the Saudi city of Dammam. This modern metropolis is renowned for its pleasant waterfront and white sandy beaches; above all, though, it is the gateway to the Al Hasa oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the endless desert, imagine the largest oasis in the world, its fragrant gardens crossed by canals, springs and palm trees… palm trees as far as the eye can see. The Near East exudes its incredible poetry.
Sailing Dates
03 Dec 2024
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $16,520 AU $11,260
PR4 AU $18,380 AU $12,500
PR5 AU $19,320 AU $13,130
PR6 AU $20,450 AU $13,880
DS5 AU $26,780 AU $18,100 AU $9,420
DS4 AU $26,780 AU $18,100 AU $9,420
DS3 AU $26,780 AU $18,100 AU $9,420
PS5 AU $30,530 AU $20,600 AU $10,670
PS6 AU $33,890 AU $22,840 AU $11,790
PV6 AU $35,010 AU $23,580 AU $12,160
PV5 AU $35,010 AU $23,580 AU $12,160
GD6 AU $36,130 AU $24,330 AU $12,530
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
3 Dec 2024 Muscat, Oman 6:00 PM
4 Dec 2024 Sur, Oman 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
5 Dec 2024 Ad Dimaniyat Islands, Oman 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
6 Dec 2024 Khasab, Oman 1:30 PM 8:00 PM
7 Dec 2024 Dubai, UAE 7:00 AM 11:00 PM
8 Dec 2024 Abu Dhabi, UAE 12:00 PM
9 Dec 2024 Abu Dhabi, UAE 7:00 PM
10 Dec 2024 At Sea    
11 Dec 2024 Dammam, UAE 6:00 AM 11:00 PM
12 Dec 2024 Al Manamah UAE 6:00 AM 8:00 PM
13 Dec 2024 Doha,Qatar 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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