From: Greece, Athens
To: United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Dates: 29.11.2026 - 14.12.2026
Duration: 15 Nights
Ship: EXPLORA II

A Grand Journey of Ancient Legends & Breathtaking Innovation

Absorb the eye-catching treasures of Athens, then smoothly transition to Heraklion, where Minoan myths come alive in Crete’s impressive capital. In Port Said, discover the the Suez Canal before gliding to an overnight stay at Jeddah’s cultural crossroads and Red Sea charm. Enjoy the ocean-inspired wellness and luxury of EXPLORA II as you sail to the scented air of Salalah and peer into Muscat’s elegant mosques and souks. Drift along Khasab’s fjord-like coastline before arriving in dazzling Dubai.

EXPLORA II

  • Year of build: 2024
  • Flag state: Malta
  • Builder: Fincantieri (Sestri Ponente, Genoa Italy)
  • Class: MSC EXPLORA
  • Engines (power): Wartsila (38.4 MW / 51495 hp)
  • Propulsion (power): 20 MW / 26820 hp
  • Speed: 18 kn / 33 km/h / 21 mph
  • Length: 248 m / 814 ft
  • Beam (width): 32 m / 105 ft
  • Tonnage: 64000 gt
  • Guests: 922 - 1473
  • Crew: 640
  • Decks: 13
  • Cabins: 461
  • Guests decks: 5
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arrival
Departure
1
Nov 29, 2026
Greece, Athens
-
20:00
2
Nov 30, 2026
Greece, Heraklion
09:00
18:00
3
Dec 1, 2026
At Sea
-
-
4
Dec 2, 2026
Egypt, Egypt
07:00
21:00
5
Dec 3, 2026
Egypt, the Suez Canal
00:15
00:30
5
Dec 3, 2026
Egypt, Suez
16:30
17:00
6
Dec 4, 2026
At Sea
-
-
7
Dec 5, 2026
Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
12:00
-
8
Dec 6, 2026
Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
-
16:00
9
Dec 7, 2026
At Sea
-
-
10
Dec 8, 2026
At Sea
-
-
11
Dec 9, 2026
At Sea
-
-
12
Dec 10, 2026
Oman, Salalah
08:00
18:00
13
Dec 11, 2026
At Sea
-
-
14
Dec 12, 2026
Oman, Muscat
08:00
17:00
15
Dec 13, 2026
Oman, Khasab
09:00
18:00
16
Dec 14, 2026
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
07:00
-
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

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