--- title: "Doha Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/doha description: "Futuristic skyline on an ancient pearl-diving coast" --- # Doha πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Β· Qatar Β· Middle East & Arabian Gulf > "Futuristic skyline on an ancient pearl-diving coast" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10h - **Visiting Sailings:** 1 - **Cruise Lines:** 1 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Sept (1 sailing) ## About Doha Doha has changed faster than almost any city in the world. Glass towers and reclaimed-island developments now fill a skyline that was mostly empty desert forty years ago. The Museum of Islamic Art, designed by I. M. Pei, sits on its own island in the bay and holds one of the world's finest collections of Islamic ceramics, textiles, and metalwork. The National Museum of Qatar, shaped like a desert rose, covers the country's Bedouin past through to the oil boom. Both are worth the time. Souq Waqif is the social centre, a restored market quarter with narrow lanes selling spices, perfumes, and falconry equipment. The food stalls serve machboos (spiced rice with meat) and regag (thin crispy bread). The Corniche promenade runs along the bay with views of the skyline and moored dhows. Doha is modern and well-organised; taxis are metered and air-conditioned. Alcohol is available in hotel restaurants but not in public. Friday is the weekly day off, and many smaller shops close during afternoon prayer times. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** QAR (Qatari Riyal) - **Language:** Arabic - **Timezone:** Asia/Qatar (UTC+3) - **Tipping:** 10% if not included ## Location Coordinates: 25.3026, 51.5556 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Doha/@25.30257,51.55557,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Doha&ll=25.30257,51.55557&z=13) ## Things to Do in Doha Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Qatar Gold Dune Safari, Dune Bashing,Camel Ride,Sand Boarding,Inland Sea Desert](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a33a8672-8b49-43bc-aff3-fb8d734483ac.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (4,098) | 4h | βœ“ | €53 | Viator | | [Doha Safari Dune Bashing Camel Ride Sandboarding ATV Option](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7e263c05-c80c-4e20-80db-35baa53b3403.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (3,267) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €82 | Viator | | [Doha :Half Day Desert Safari | Camel Riding | ATV | Sand Surfing](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/41113f84-e019-4e9c-806b-0582e0fd004c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (2,311) | 5h | βœ“ | €36 | Viator | | [Private Half Day Desert Safari Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d95f4a1f-0a06-44ce-a8de-e1785d76b0f3.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,846) | 4h | βœ“ | €136 | Viator | | [Doha Desert Safari Dune Bashing Camel Ride Sandboarding](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c6a86825-b58c-470c-95a2-b2606fcf0d5a.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,172) | 4h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [4 Hour Desert Safari, Camel Ride & Inland Sea Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/300e9b21-856b-4f39-b7ff-edab04d95c18.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,057) | 4h | βœ“ | €75 | Viator | | [Doha : Half Day Desert Safari With SandBoarding and Camel Ride](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d52b8b13-48ad-4c34-bd2d-34c5563fcfc0.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (979) | 4h | βœ“ | €43 | Viator | | [Doha Night Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Stargazing](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f393b69b-40da-4d18-b291-9ac475fcb3db.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (987) | 4h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [Desert Safari with Quad Bike Camel ride ,SandBoarding ,InlandSea](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cea10145-d7a4-4b40-b00c-b8ef3ddadb37.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (929) | 4h | βœ“ | €41 | Viator | | [Doha:ATV,Quad or Buggy Dune Bashing,CamelRide & Sandboarding](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b053acf2-7cf5-4b24-96fa-7e8c84e44105.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (879) | 4h | βœ“ | €53 | Viator | | [Doha: Desert Safari | Camel ride | Sand-boarding | Quad Biking](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5145fd63-b2e8-42e2-ba2e-4f85c4fdafd4.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (836) | 4h | βœ“ | €44 | Viator | | [Doha Layover Desert Safari: Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Inland Sea](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4475f205-4dc4-4da2-9340-f9c4f1b51c77.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (746) | 4h | βœ“ | €50 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Manama](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/manama.md): 71 nm - [Sir Bani Yas Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/sir-bani-yas-island.md): 84 nm - [Abu Dhabi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/abu-dhabi.md): 159 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/red-sea-arabia-athens-to-dubai~NCL-SUN-20270905-21.md)** - **Price:** €4,540 per person (€9,080 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Sun](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-sun.md) - **Duration:** 21 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-05 - **Itinerary:** Red Sea & Arabia – Athens to Dubai ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Doha](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=doha) (1 sailing) ## Browse - [Middle East & Arabian Gulf cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)