January 22, 2028 – January 29, 2028 · 6 nights · 5 stops · round-trip
Explora's name for it: A Journey from Shimmering Skylines to the Gulf's Hidden Gems
The itinerary, port by port
5 calls over 6 nights, round-trip from Dubai. Open any port for my full day-ashore guide, what to see, when to go, and how the day actually runs.
Getting there: Flights to Dubai (DXB) open around February 2027, about 11 months before you sail. I track that window for booked clients and flag it the moment it is worth booking. When to book your flights →
Bahrain is an island kingdom in the Arabian Gulf whose history runs from the ancient Dilmun trading civilization through centuries of pearl diving to the modern banking skyline of Manama. Port guide →
Dammam is the hub of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province on the Arabian Gulf, the heart of the kingdom's oil country and a comparatively new stop on cruise itineraries as Saudi opens to leisure visitors. Port guide →
Other departures of this itinerary
Same ports, different dates. Fares move between departures, so it's worth comparing.
Reading the fare fine print is the job. Here's what this sailing currently carries:
Invitation to Discover More
Explora's discovery fare, available across most of the calendar. Onboard credit where the offer applies.
Early Booking Benefit
A fare for booking far enough ahead of departure. Onboard credit where the offer applies.
The ship and your suite
This sailing is aboard EXPLORA I, all-suite,
every suite with a private ocean-front terrace. Suites run from the entry Ocean Terrace to the Owner's
Residence; the right tier depends on how you travel.
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Send me the dates and the suite tier you have in mind and I'll come back with a confirmed live number and my read on the sailing within two hours. Best available price, and I make it worth more.