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Middle East

Overview
  • Giza, Egypt
  • Isfahan, Iran
  • Ibrahim Rouza, India
  • Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
  • Selçuk, Turkey
  • Istanbul, Turkey
  • Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul Turkey
  • Istanbul, Turkey
  • Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa
  • Petra, Jordan
  • Abu, Dubai
  • Hagia Sofia, Istanbul
  • Sulaymaniyah Mosque, Istanbul
  • Valley of the Kings in Egypt
See the Middle East Come Alive

Traveling to the Middle East by cruise ship is the easiest, most economical way to explore the region. There are so many historical and storied ports on this cruises, including Alexandria, Oman, Suez, Port Said/Cairo, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. You can even take a special Holy Land cruise.

You’ve seen photographs of these amazing Middle East destinations, but imagine seeing them up close and personal. The pyramids in Giza, the tranquil beaches of Abu Dhabi, and the luxurious and innovative feats of Dubai await. Just try and visit all 200 shops in the Mall of Emirates — which also boasts an indoor ski slope!

Fleets that offer incredible Middle East itineraries include Cunard, and Royal Caribbean, Costa, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, Oceania, Holland America, Princess, Azamara, Silversea, and Crystal.

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The Best of Dubai City Tour
$93

Travel through history on this tour that offers a close look at Dubai's past and present.

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Hop On Hop Off Abu Dhabi City Tour
$105

Explore at your own pace on this hop-on, hop-off tour that offers 24 hours of unlimited access to the best sights.

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Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab & Dubai...
$115

Why travel by land when you can travel by water? See the skyline from a whole new perspective on this fun cruise.

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Mussandam Sea Safari
$129

Embark on an exciting sea safari full of natural wonders on this full day tour in a traditional dhow.

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Dubai Highlights From Abu Dhabi Port
215

See the passage of time & explore some of Dubai's historic districts and then marvel at its modern architecture.

 
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3 NIGHT MIDDLE EAST Cruise

Departing From: Port Canaveral

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Duration: 3 nights

Ship: MSC Meraviglia (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Port Canaveral, Florida, Nassau,bahamas, Ocean Cay, Msc Marine Res,baha, Port Canaveral, Florida (Itinerary Details)

MSC Meraviglia

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Port Canaveral, Florida(Depart 06:00 PM)
Nassau,bahamas(12:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
Ocean Cay, Msc Marine Res,baha(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Port Canaveral, Florida(Arrive 07:00 AM)

Best For: Family with Kids, Family with Teens, Honeymoon, Romantic, Senior, Wedding

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From

$60

as little as $20.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your MSC Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations,
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your MSC Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations,
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

TOTAL CRUISEFLEX

Cruise with Confidence. No-penalty booking changes up to 48 hours before departure. 

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TOTAL CRUISEFLEX

With Total CruiseFlex, MSC allows you to change your cruise plans as you need up to 48 hours prior to your cruise. 

If your booking date is on or prior to September 30, 2021, and sailing before September 30, 2022, MSC Cruises USA allows you to change your cruise up to 48 hours prior to departure by 5pm EST. You can move your money to any other cruise (any ship, any sail date) on or before September 30, 2022.  

Total CruiseFlex Includes:

  • Any new booking made through September 30, 2021
  • Applicable on all cruises departing through September 30, 2022
    Excluding World Cruise & World Cruise segments
Departure Date Bonus Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
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3 NIGHT MIDDLE EAST Cruise

Departing From: Miami

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Duration: 3 nights

Ship: MSC Divina (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Miami, Florida, Nassau,bahamas, Ocean Cay, Msc Marine Res,baha, Miami, Florida (Itinerary Details)

MSC Divina

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Miami, Florida(Depart 05:00 PM)
Nassau,bahamas(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Ocean Cay, Msc Marine Res,baha(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Miami, Florida(Arrive 06:00 AM)

Best For: Family with Kids, Family with Teens, Honeymoon, Romantic, Senior, Wedding

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From

$109

as little as $36.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your MSC Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations,
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your MSC Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations,
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

TOTAL CRUISEFLEX

Cruise with Confidence. No-penalty booking changes up to 48 hours before departure. 

Learn More

TOTAL CRUISEFLEX

With Total CruiseFlex, MSC allows you to change your cruise plans as you need up to 48 hours prior to your cruise. 

If your booking date is on or prior to September 30, 2021, and sailing before September 30, 2022, MSC Cruises USA allows you to change your cruise up to 48 hours prior to departure by 5pm EST. You can move your money to any other cruise (any ship, any sail date) on or before September 30, 2022.  

Total CruiseFlex Includes:

  • Any new booking made through September 30, 2021
  • Applicable on all cruises departing through September 30, 2022
    Excluding World Cruise & World Cruise segments
Departure Date Bonus Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
  • Cruise Promotion
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6 NIGHT ARABIAN GULF Cruise

Departing From: Abu Dhabi

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Duration: 6 nights

Ship: MSC Virtuosa (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Abu Dhabi,u.arab Emirates, Sir Bani Yas,u.arab Emirates, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Doha, Qatar, Dubai,u.arab Emirates, Dubai,u.arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi,u.arab Emirates (Itinerary Details)

MSC Virtuosa

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Abu Dhabi,u.arab Emirates(Depart 07:00 PM)
Sir Bani Yas,u.arab Emirates(07:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Dammam, Saudi Arabia(09:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
Doha, Qatar(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Dubai,u.arab Emirates(09:00 AM - 11:59 PM)
Dubai,u.arab Emirates(12:01 AM - 11:00 PM)
Abu Dhabi,u.arab Emirates(Arrive 07:00 AM)

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, Romantic, Senior

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From

$409

as little as $68.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your MSC Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations,
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your MSC Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations,
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

TOTAL CRUISEFLEX

Cruise with Confidence. No-penalty booking changes up to 48 hours before departure. 

Learn More

TOTAL CRUISEFLEX

With Total CruiseFlex, MSC allows you to change your cruise plans as you need up to 48 hours prior to your cruise. 

If your booking date is on or prior to September 30, 2021, and sailing before September 30, 2022, MSC Cruises USA allows you to change your cruise up to 48 hours prior to departure by 5pm EST. You can move your money to any other cruise (any ship, any sail date) on or before September 30, 2022.  

Total CruiseFlex Includes:

  • Any new booking made through September 30, 2021
  • Applicable on all cruises departing through September 30, 2022
    Excluding World Cruise & World Cruise segments
Departure Date Bonus Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
  • Cruise Promotion
 $409

USD

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6 NIGHT ARABIAN GULF Cruise

Departing From: Dubai

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Duration: 6 nights

Ship: MSC Virtuosa (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Dubai,u.arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi,u.arab Emirates, Sir Bani Yas,u.arab Emirates, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Doha, Qatar, Dubai,u.arab Emirates, Dubai,u.arab Emirates (Itinerary Details)

MSC Virtuosa

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Dubai,u.arab Emirates(Depart 06:00 PM)
Abu Dhabi,u.arab Emirates(07:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
Sir Bani Yas,u.arab Emirates(07:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Dammam, Saudi Arabia(09:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
Doha, Qatar(08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Dubai,u.arab Emirates(09:00 AM - 11:59 PM)
Dubai,u.arab Emirates(Arrive 12:01 AM)

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, Romantic, Senior

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From

$409

as little as $68.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your MSC Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations,
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your MSC Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations,
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

TOTAL CRUISEFLEX

Cruise with Confidence. No-penalty booking changes up to 48 hours before departure. 

Learn More

TOTAL CRUISEFLEX

With Total CruiseFlex, MSC allows you to change your cruise plans as you need up to 48 hours prior to your cruise. 

If your booking date is on or prior to September 30, 2021, and sailing before September 30, 2022, MSC Cruises USA allows you to change your cruise up to 48 hours prior to departure by 5pm EST. You can move your money to any other cruise (any ship, any sail date) on or before September 30, 2022.  

Total CruiseFlex Includes:

  • Any new booking made through September 30, 2021
  • Applicable on all cruises departing through September 30, 2022
    Excluding World Cruise & World Cruise segments
Departure Date Bonus Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
  • Cruise Promotion
 $409

USD

 $499

USD

 $689

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7 NIGHT ARABIAN GULF Cruise

Departing From: Abu Dhabi

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Duration: 7 nights

Ship: MSC Virtuosa (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Abu Dhabi,u.arab Emirates, Sir Bani Yas,u.arab Emirates, , Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Doha, Qatar, Dubai,u.arab Emirates, Dubai,u.arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi,u.arab Emirates (Itinerary Details)

MSC Virtuosa

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Abu Dhabi,u.arab Emirates(Depart 09:00 PM)
Sir Bani Yas,u.arab Emirates(07:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Day At Sea
Dammam, Saudi Arabia(07:00 AM - 06:00 PM)
Doha, Qatar(07:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Dubai,u.arab Emirates(09:00 AM - 11:59 PM)
Dubai,u.arab Emirates(12:01 AM - 11:00 PM)
Abu Dhabi,u.arab Emirates(Arrive 07:00 AM)

Best For: Gourmet, Honeymoon, Luxury, Romantic, Senior

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From

$448

as little as $64.00/night

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your MSC Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations,
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

What's Included?

What 's Included in my Cruise?

    Your MSC Cruise Package Includes:

    • Comfortable accommodations,
    • Ocean transportation
    • Most entertainment and daily activities
    • On-board meals and some beverages
    • Port charges

    It does not include travel protection, shore excursions, personal expenses, specialty dining, wifi, gratuities, or alcoholic beverages.

TOTAL CRUISEFLEX

Cruise with Confidence. No-penalty booking changes up to 48 hours before departure. 

Learn More

TOTAL CRUISEFLEX

With Total CruiseFlex, MSC allows you to change your cruise plans as you need up to 48 hours prior to your cruise. 

If your booking date is on or prior to September 30, 2021, and sailing before September 30, 2022, MSC Cruises USA allows you to change your cruise up to 48 hours prior to departure by 5pm EST. You can move your money to any other cruise (any ship, any sail date) on or before September 30, 2022.  

Total CruiseFlex Includes:

  • Any new booking made through September 30, 2021
  • Applicable on all cruises departing through September 30, 2022
    Excluding World Cruise & World Cruise segments
Departure Date Bonus Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
  • Cruise Promotion
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