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A Journey Through Time To The Pearls Of Arabia

Ship: Explora I   
Departure: Monday, December 15, 2025
Nights: 6 nights
Departs: Dubai
Returns: Dubai
Return Trip
Return
trip
Duration
6
Nights
Days at Sea
1
Sea Days
Ports
4
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries
  • Itinerary

    A Journey Through Time To The Pearls Of Arabia

    Ports of call

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    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Monday, December 15, 2025 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Embark 21:00
    View of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Dubai, The Pride of the United Arab Emirates, is situated on the southern Arabian Gulf. The subtropical climate sees blue skies, temperatures reaching the mid-40s, and little annual rain. The city is all about contemporary shopping with more than 70 shopping malls in the city and indoor entertainment. Read more about Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    2 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 22:00
    View of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Dubai, The Pride of the United Arab Emirates, is situated on the southern Arabian Gulf. The subtropical climate sees blue skies, temperatures reaching the mid-40s, and little annual rain. The city is all about contemporary shopping with more than 70 shopping malls in the city and indoor entertainment. Read more about Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    3 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 08:00 19:00
    View of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, is an island city in the NE of the Persian Gulf. The climate is hot and arid, with sunny skies yearlong. Temperatures pass 40°C in April through September, but are cooler from November to March. Read more about Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    4 Thursday, December 18, 2025 Doha, Qatar 09:00 19:00
    View of Doha, Qatar

    Doha, in the State of Qatar, is a multicultural city and home to most of the country's population, as well as expatriate communities from a range of origins. It lies on a small peninsula (80 km by 190 km) in the Persian Gulf, off the Arabian Peninsula and border with Saudi Arabia. Doha is Qatar's largest city and capital, and is the economic centre of the country. Read more about Doha, Qatar

    5 Friday, December 19, 2025 Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia 09:00 21:00
    6 Saturday, December 20, 2025 At Sea
    7 Sunday, December 21, 2025 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 07:00 Disembark
    View of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Dubai, The Pride of the United Arab Emirates, is situated on the southern Arabian Gulf. The subtropical climate sees blue skies, temperatures reaching the mid-40s, and little annual rain. The city is all about contemporary shopping with more than 70 shopping malls in the city and indoor entertainment. Read more about Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Ship

    Explora I Overview

    Explora I

    Immerse yourself in the electric pulse of city life paired with the opulence of European elegance on Explora I. Indulge in a culinary journey with five-star dining options, embrace serenity through ocean wellness offerings, and experience the pinnacle of modern convenience in elegantly designed suites, all while being captivated by the stunning vistas of the sea. As a proud member of the MSC Group, Explora Journeys is dedicated to pioneering a sustainable future. The Explora I is at the forefront of this vision, equipped with cutting-edge hybrid energy technologies, comprehensive waste management systems, and energy-efficient solutions. Explora Journeys uphold a steadfast commitment to the environment, ensuring that single-use plastics are never used onboard or ashore.

  • Cabins

    Explora I Cabins

    Suites

    Suites

    Suites on the Explora I Suites on the Explora I

    Cabin Types

    OR, CR, SR, RR, CO, GP, PP, DP, PH, GT, OT4, OT3, OT2, OT1

    Average Cabin Size – 50.6 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 27.3 m2

    For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the sweeping decks and effortlessly elegant spaces of the Ocean Residences. Enjoy perfect views of the oceans from your terrace dining area and private outdoor whirlpool, and make the most of the dedicated butler service, oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea, separate living, dining and sleeping areas, spacious lounge area, dining table for 4 guests, spacious work desk area, private refrigerated mini-bar replenished according to the guest's preferences, espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas and a laptop-size safe.

  • Deck Plans

    Deck Plans for Explora I

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    Explora Journey Inclusions

    Take advantage of Explora Journeys extraordinary benefits:• In-suite welcome bottle of champagne and sweet treats
    • A bottle of wine and a bottle of spirit of your choice upon arrival
    • Authentic, cultured and intuitive service
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Cabin Availability

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Suites at the Explora I

Suites

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  • A Journey Through Time To The Pearls Of Arabia

    Cruiseline: Explora Journeys Ship: Explora I Departure: Monday, December 15, 2025 Nights: 6 nights Departs: Dubai Returns: Dubai

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