Itinerary
PONANT invites you on a 8-day cruise between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, departing from Doha. Come aboard Le Champlain and set off to discover the treasures of the desert of the Arabian Peninsula. Departing from Doha, the capital of Qatar blending tradition and modernity, next to the most recent skyscrapers, you will discover a superb museum home to treasures of Islamic art, and the sparkling colours of the Waqif souk which brings the heart of the old town to life. Then you will stop off at the nature reserve of the island of Sir Bani Yas, a veritable wildlife sanctuary. Next, your ship will take you towards Abu Dhabi, the booming capital of the United Arab Emirates. You will be able to make the most of this day to visit the fantastic new Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum and the Grand Mosque, one of the largest in the world. After a call in the fascinating and futuristic Dubai, Le Champlain will drop anchor in Khasab, the gateway to the sublime "fjords of Arabia" that you will be able to explore aboard a traditional boat, before arriving in the Gulf of Oman. Fujairah lies between the Persian Gulf, lush mountains and fertile plains. From the city it is possible to take an excursion into the surrounding mountains and to visit many architectural sites including Fujairah Fort, built in 1670, or Al Bidya Mosque, the oldest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. At the end of your cruise, do not miss out on visiting Muscat, your final port, and its Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which is like a palace from the Arabian Nights.
