Experience a true mix of the old and the new with a cruise holiday to the Middle East. From glittering skyscrapers and malls to ancient towns, forts and mosques.

Middle East cruises can also begin or end in Europe passing through Africa where Egypt's Suez Canal links the Mediterranean to the Red Sea via the Gulf of Suez. Most cruises to the Middle East are in the Northern spring and autumn months, when temperatures are more appropriate for exploring the sites.

Why not extend your stay pre or post cruise and explore the vibrant Middle Eastern cities of Dubai or Abu Dhabi. With so much to offer now in each destination they are well worth the extra time

Most popular ports in this region are Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There are however new destinations opening, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar both positioning themselves as cruise line home ports, which will ensure future new cruising opportunities in the region