Cruise Description

11 Night Cruise sailing from Jeddah to Dubai aboard Crystal Symphony.

Recharge your batteries on this splendid voyage that is equal parts relaxation and exploration. Departing from Jeddah, enjoy three consecutive days at sea, sampling Crystal Symphony's famous onboard amenities and gastronomy. Arrive in Oman's lush southern gem, Salalah, next before sailing via another sea day to the mysterious and exotic charms of Muscat for an overnight. You'll find the Middle East at its most authentic next in Khasab, Abu Dhabi, where the past and future fuse together seamlessly. End your journey with an overnight call in Dubai prior to disembarkation.

Highlights of this cruise:

Jeddah
As the most historic port in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah is packed full of cultural riches. Apart from being the gateway to Mecca, the city is famous for being the burial place of Eve, the mother of humanity. Although the city today buzzes with modernity, the past is very much present, largely thanks to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Old Jeddah where you can stroll the streets lined with beautiful and traditional 19th century architecture.

Salalah
Oman's lush southern gem, where fragrant frankincense trees, pristine beaches, and a fascinating blend of Omani and East African cultures create an enchanting and rejuvenating Arabian getaway. Like a magic carpet spread before the sea, Oman's coastal plain is one of the most fertile areas of Arabia. Famous since antiquity as the source of frankincense, Salalah was already a prosperous town when Marco Polo visited it in the 13th century! Inland rise the forbidding Al-Quara Mountains, and the desolate "Empty Quarter" of central Saudi Arabia.

Khasab
Located in the northernmost part of Oman`s Musandam Peninsula, Khasab is a hidden gem that beckons travelers who have a taste for off the beaten track adventure. Far from the tourist trail, Khasab is the Middle East at its most authentic; think stunning natural beauty and eons upon eons of cultural charm. Embark on an unforgettable dhow cruise along the majestic fjords of Musandam and sail past towering cliffs and turquoise waters, to really soak up the breathtaking scenery and see why this destination is interestingly and locally known as the “Norway of the East”. For the more adventurous, try one of the mountain hikes that wind through the rugged terrain. Those of you who do make the effort will be well rewarded with stunning vistas of the surrounding landscapes and azure waters. These same waters are rife with marine life; playful dolphins thrive here as does the panoramic underwater life that feed on the coral reefs.

Dubai
Home to the world’s biggest shopping mall, tallest skyscraper, and dozens of ultra-glamourous luxury hotels, Dubai is truly a modern wonder. After exploring the new sites of the city, find yourself amongst traditional winding souks and local charm.