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Le Dumont D'Urville, 8 Night Cruising the Arabian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys ex Dubai, UAE to Muscat, Oman

Cruise Le Dumont D'Urville, 8 Night Cruising the Arabian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys ex Dubai, UAE to Muscat, Oman
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Dumont D'Urville
Destination Africa - North & Middle East
Brief Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Dubai, UAE onboard Le Dumont D'Urville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 13 Jan 2026
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.
Sailing Dates
13 Jan 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $12,810 AU $9,110
PR4 AU $14,130 AU $9,980
PR5 AU $14,780 AU $10,420
PR6 AU $15,560 AU $10,940
DS6 AU $21,320 AU $14,780 AU $8,240
DS5 AU $21,320 AU $14,780 AU $8,240
DS4 AU $21,320 AU $14,780 AU $8,240
DS3 AU $21,320 AU $14,780 AU $8,240
PS5 AU $28,520 AU $19,580 AU $10,640
PS6 AU $29,970 AU $20,550 AU $11,120
PV5 AU $31,410 AU $21,510 AU $11,600
PV6 AU $31,410 AU $21,510 AU $11,600
GD6 AU $34,420 AU $23,510 AU $12,600
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
13 Jan 2026 Dubai, UAE
14 Jan 2026 Dubai, UAE 10:00 PM
15 Jan 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE 7:00 AM 9:30 PM
16 Jan 2026 Sir Bani Yas, UAE 10:00 AM 6:30 PM
17 Jan 2026 Doha,Qatar 7:00 AM
18 Jan 2026 At Sea    
19 Jan 2026 Khasab, Oman 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
20 Jan 2026 Fujairah, United Arab Emirates 7:30 AM 2:00 PM
21 Jan 2026 Muscat, Oman 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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