As promised in the article “Pearls of the Persian Gulf,” I’m talking about the second route. Cruise «Oriental fairy tale», you will agree that it is a very beautiful and alluring name. For some reason, I immediately remembered the fairy tale 1000 and one night. Let’s see what awaits us on this journey.
For your information, all Gulf countries remain visa-free for Russians. In addition, the Emirates are more loyal to us in terms of travel. I mean, security and quarantine measures. This is perhaps the most open and visited destination by Russians at the moment.
Oriental Tale cruise route
I call such routes leisurely. Since the liner stays for 2 days in some ports, a relaxed holiday is guaranteed. There is time for swimming, leisurely excursions and time to explore every cozy corner of the ship.
The same ship will sail on two routes, changing only one stop, depending on the start date of the cruise. Instead of Fujairah (UAE) it will call at Khasab (Oman).
- Dubai (UAE);
- Fujairah (UAE) or Khasab (Oman);
- Muscat (Oman);
- Day at sea;
- Abu Dhabi (UAE);
- Sir Bani Yas (UAE);
- Dubai (UAE);
- Dubai (UAE).
Probably everyone who loves to travel even a little has heard about the magical city of Dubai. Where almost everything is prefixed with “most”. The largest, the most modern, the tallest, the most expensive, the most innovative, etc.
By choosing the cruise “Oriental Tale” you will be able to appreciate all the delights of the east and the Persian Gulf in particular. Choose the most interesting from Dubai city tours.
Many ports are repeated and duplicate the route described in the previous article, but the main ports are identical. Therefore, I will add a description of only those stops that are not on that route.
Fujairah (UAE)
Perhaps the most picturesque, green emirate. Recreation here is focused on beaches and diving, but there are also historical monuments. The Al-Badiya Mosque, which is about 500 years old, as well as the equally ancient forts of Fujairah, El Heil, El Bitna and Wadi Dafta. Do you like active recreation? Then hiking routes in the Hadjar Mountains are for you, on the observation decks of which you will have unforgettable views of the coastline and mountain peaks.
Al-Khasab (Oman)
The city occupies a bay convenient in all respects. Here is the port and the city and the Arabian fjords. It is the fjords, as the main attraction of this place, that I want to draw your attention to. You can walk around the entire city in about an hour. But a three-hour boat trip through the Arabian fjords will be much more memorable. For just $25 near the port, you can purchase this excursion.
Muscat (Oman)
The capital of the sultanate combines ancient authentic history and modern skyscraper districts. Among the attractions you can see: the Sultan Qaboos bin Said Mosque, the Qasr al-Alam Palace, the residence of the Sultan, uncrowded sandy beaches, and for shopping, welcome to the Muttrah shopping area. Or you can simply book a tour of Muscat.
Cruise ship
The voyage will be operated by a vessel from the MSC Cruises fleet. On the pages of the site I have already published an article about the MSC Opera cruise ship, refresh your memory. On board this beauty there is everything you need for a comfortable trip and relaxation.
What is the difference between a cruise «Oriental fairy tale» from the cruise «Pearls of the Persian Gulf»
By and large, there are not many differences, the routes are very similar. The big difference is the class of ships operating in the Persian Gulf. Those who love peace, tranquility and few hotel neighbors should recommend MSC Opera. And if you are for a noisy, fun ship with a lot of new products, then MSC Virtuosa is for you.
In all other respects, the cruises are approximately the same: the same views outside the window, the same ports of embarkation and disembarkation, the same highest level of service and the same smiles of happy people on the cruise ship.
By the way, the cost for both routes is approximately the same. At the time of writing, the price for a cabin without a window for two fluctuates around 859-1000 euros without service fee. But you understand, everything changes very quickly, so…
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