Red Sea & Gulf Adventure – Rhodes & Dubai

About this cruise

This is the kind of cruise where you actually have time to go back to a port highlight you missed the first time. 21 nights from Piraeus (Athens) on September 9, 2026, visiting Rhodes, Alexandria and Suez Canal, with additional stops along the Middle East & Arabian Gulf. You get off in Dubai, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The Middle East & Arabian Gulf route takes in Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates, 7 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 13 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Norwegian Sky keeps you well fed. 8 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. A September sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. 21 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.