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Book By 30 November 2025 Set Sail on 25 January 2027
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A Luxury Journey of Shimmering Skylines & Desert Sunsets

10 Night Fly, Stay & Luxury Cruise Holiday with $3000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Exclusive Itinerary
  • $3000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | January 2027

Book By 30 November 2025

Set Sail on 25 January 2027

Product Code: CL-208518

A Luxury Journey of Shimmering Skylines & Desert Sunsets

10 Night Fly, Stay & Luxury Cruise Holiday with $3000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Exclusive Itinerary
  • $3000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | January 2027

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Enjoy a comfortable transit with return full-service economy flights to Dubai

Explore the sights of Dubai with a 3 night stay in a hand-selected, centrally-located hotel with breakfast daily
BONUS Evening Sunset Desert Safari Experience including dinner, drinks, entertainment and more

BONUS Premium private airport to hotel transfer in Dubai
Enjoy the convenience of premium private transfers from the airport to your hotel in Dubai

BONUS Premium private hotel to cruise port transfer in Dubai
Ensure a smooth embarkation day with premium private transfers from your hotel in Dubai to the cruise port

BONUS Premium private cruise port to airport transfer
Ensure a smooth journey home with premium private transfers from Dubai cruise port to the airport

Set sail on a 7 night luxury voyage from Dubai onboard Explora II in an spacious Ocean Terrace Suite

  • Savour enticing dining at nine distinct culinary experiences, including in-suite dining
  • Enjoy unlimited fine beverages, including wines, premium spirits, specialty coffees, tea and soft drinks
  • Be treated to an in-suite welcome bottle of champagne and sweet treats, along with a bottle of wine and spirit of your choice upon arrival
  • Enrich your journey with onboard activities and entertainment, including live music, expert-led courses and destination-inspired talks
  • Immerse in ocean-inspired wellness with access to the thermal area and wellness and fitness programs onboard and in destinations
  • Stay connected throughout your voyage with high-speed complimentary wifi
    · Spend more time exploring with shuttle services from ports to city centres (where required)
  • Enjoy authentic, intuitive service without worry with prepaid onboard gratuities

Take advantage of this exclusively packaged luxury cruise holiday, brimming with elevated bonus extras that allow you to savour more

Your Itinerary

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Dubai, UAE

Welcome to Dubai, the city of gold. Experience mind-boggling views of the city from 829 metres high at Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper. If you’re looking to indulge in some retail therapy, the malls in Dubai are next level – complete with aquariums, indoor skiing, and nightly fountain shows. For those seeking a cultural fix, visit the Gold Souq or sail across Dubai Creek in a traditional abra boat. Enjoy a 3-night luxury hotel stay and bonus evening desert Safari experience to explore this exciting city.

 
Dubai, UAE

Embark your 7 night luxury cruise from Dubai onboard Explora II today and enjoy an onboard overnight stay to explore this city.

 
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Welcome to one of the most astounding destinations of luxury in the world, a visit to the Ferrari World Theme Park, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace are all must see experiences. A pleasure for both sight and senses can be achieved with lunch at Etihad Tower.

 
Bahrain, Bahrain

Welcome to Bahrain, the Kingdom of Two Seas. Straddling the ancient and modern worlds, this fascinating nation boasts a thousand-year-old culture. Head to the National Museum to see sculptures dating back to the Babylonian era, wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bahrain Fort and admire the giant Al Fateh Grand Mosque. 

 
Doha, Qatar

Welcome to Doha!  Boasting the perfect blend of old and new, Doha is shaping up to become one of the most dynamic cities in the Gulf. Souq Waqif is the social heart of the city, the Museum of Islamic Art houses the largest collection of Islamic art in the world and the Falcon Souq offers an intriguing glimpse into Qatari heritage.

 
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Welcome to Dammam. The heart of the Saudi oil industry, Dammam has transformed into a vibrant modern metropolis. King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture is Saudi Arabia’s cultural hub, complete with a theatre, library, cinema, and museum. For some sea breeze and delectable dining options, Al Khobar waterfront is the place to be.

 
At Sea

Your day at sea will allow you to take full advantage of everything the ship has to offer. Seek out hidden treasures and make the most of the facilities onboard. All of the ships activities can be found on the vessels daily newsletter. If relaxation is on your mind then your sea day will allow you to sit back, soak in ship life and watch the world as it floats by.

 
Dubai, UAE

Farewell Dubai today as you disembark from your cruise ship, or ask us about our flexible flights and extend your stay.

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Important Info Open All

Price based on cruise sail date 25 January 2027

Price based on departing from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Prices are per person twin share in AUD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.
For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
Some cruise lines may charge a higher deposit if upgrading from an interior stateroom or adding additional benefits. Your consultant will advise at time of booking. A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.


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