Muscat to Dubai aboard Le Ponant

Muscat (Oman) - Dubai (UAE)
March 29 - April 6, 2012
8 days / 7 nights on board

• Aboard our majestic sailing yacht LE PONANT, we invite you to discover the holy lands of the Red Sea.
• A pearl emerging from the desert, Doha offers all the charms of its ancestral cultural heritage, multicoloured souks amidst a modern landscape of fabulously futuristic architecture.
• Another capital, another country is Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates The city’s soaring stainless steel and glass towers have earned it the nickname «Manhattan of the Gulf», one of the wealthiest cities in the world.

Itinerary

Arrival

Departure

Day 1 - Muscat (Oman)
Embarkation from 16h30 to 17h30.

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18:00

Day 2 - Fujairah (UAE)
With its wild unspoiled coastline, hidden valleys and perched villages, Fujairah is a truly authentic emirate in the image of the tough Sharqiyin tribe of the Emirates’ east coast. You can explore the old city, the Al Juma souk and the imposing Fujairah fort, or head out into the desert in a 4x4 to see the magnificent red dunes of shifting sands.

11:00

17:00

Day 3 - Khasab (Oman)
In the heart of the Musandam “fjords” opening into the Ormuz Strait and Gulf of Oman, Khasab is known as the Arabian Norway. This picturesque fishing village of old houses, souks and a lively market also has a fort built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.

08:00

18:30

Day 4 - At Sea

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Day 5 - Doha (Qatar)
A pearl in the desert, Doha is the capital of Qatar and manages to harmonise modern life with ancient traditions. You will have an opportunity to enjoy a 4x4 trip across the Arabian dunes to an inland sea of sand and breathtaking scenery.

07:00

20:00

Day 6 - Sir Bani Yas (United Arab Emirates)
Sir Bani Yas is a natural Island with a number of significant historical sites, including remnants of Late Stone Age and early Islamic structures.

13:00

18:00

Day 7 - Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
Often referred to as the “Manhattan of the Emirates”, Abu Dhabi is today one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Be sure to take time to visit the Heritage Village, an amazing reconstruction of the way of life, traditions and culture of Bedouin camps in the desert.

10:00

22:00

Day 8 - Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Dubai, an astonishing kaleidoscope of ancient fortresses and futuristic architecture.

08:00

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Cruise Fares

Category	Brochure Fare	Bonus Fare**
Marie Galante Deck Cabin	$4,480	from $3,360
Antigua Deck Cabin	$4,749	from $3,562
Triple Occupancy	$2,912	from $2,184
Safety and port taxes	$448	$448
Single supplement in cabin*	Starting at + 30%	Starting at + 30%

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to fuel surcharge. View deck plan. 

Our fares include:

• Your cruise including all meals from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation. 
• Welcome aboard and captain’s cocktail parties, gala dinner. 
• Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, white, red and rosé wines served with meals. 
• Evening entertainments and events, and/or organised shows. 

Our fares do not include:

• Flights and airport taxes 
• Transfers, day rooms and other services at arrival & departure, before embarkation and after disembarkation. 
• Optional shore excursions (sold on board) 
• Insurances. 
• Personal expenses, tips 
• Other drinks than mentioned ones 

**Ponant Bonus Fares:
Special Savings program off published cruise-only fares for select voyages, in all stateroom and suite categories. Ponant Bonus fares are capacity controlled, subject to availability and may change at any time without notice. Ponant Bonus could decrease or be closed for specific stateroom and suite categories or entire cruise.

Ponant bonus fares represent savings from the published fare and may not be combined with certain other promotional offers. Some cruise credits may not be combinable.       The bonus fares represent our best available rate at time of booking.

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