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Le Bougainville, 7 Night Desert & Cities of the Persian Gulf ex Dubai, UAE Return

Cruise Le Bougainville, 7 Night Desert & Cities of the Persian Gulf ex Dubai, UAE Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Bougainville
Destination Africa - North & Middle East
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Dubai, UAE onboard Le Bougainville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 02 Jan 2025
Cruise Description Let yourself be distracted, accept the improbable and respect the frivolity – like in the tales from the Arabian Nights. This is the attitude to adopt during this outstanding 8-day cruise aboard Le Bougainville. Escape into the surprising history of Arabia, an arid peninsula that has been tamed by construction, along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf, the new Arab cities that feature the desert as their backdrop.

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 enjoy taking in the works of art at the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

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.

For the first time, you will have the opportunity to explore 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 an incredible poetry.
Sailing Dates
02 Jan 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $7,880 AU $7,880
PR4 AU $8,750 AU $8,750
PR5 AU $9,180 AU $9,180
PR6 AU $9,700 AU $9,700
DS4 AU $12,640 AU $12,640 AU $6,580
DS5 AU $12,640 AU $12,640 AU $6,580
DS3 AU $12,640 AU $12,640 AU $6,580
DS6 AU $12,640 AU $12,640 AU $6,580
PS5 AU $15,230 AU $15,230 AU $7,870
PS6 AU $15,920 AU $15,920 AU $8,220
PV6 AU $16,440 AU $16,440 AU $8,480
PV5 AU $16,440 AU $16,440 AU $8,480
GD6 AU $16,970 AU $16,970 AU $8,740
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
2 Jan 2025 Dubai, UAE 6:00 PM
3 Jan 2025 At Sea    
4 Jan 2025 Dammam, UAE 6:00 AM 11:00 PM
5 Jan 2025 Al Manamah UAE 7:00 AM 9:00 PM
6 Jan 2025 Doha,Qatar 7:30 AM
7 Jan 2025 Doha,Qatar 2:00 PM
8 Jan 2025 Abu Dhabi, UAE 7:00 AM 10:30 PM
9 Jan 2025 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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