Enjoy this magical start to your cruise among the dazzling sea of lights in the impressive desert city of Dubai. Enchanting days and discoveries in the Middle East lie ahead. The next morning, you’ll reach the capital of the Emirates and one of the most modern cities in the world: Abu Dhabi. The Louvre Abu Dhabi* – the Arab world’s first universal museum – is well worth a visit. A wonderful sandy beach unfurls before your eyes on Sir Bani Yas, one of the eight desert islands. The island is a unique nature reserve and is not surpassed anywhere in the region. Enjoy some relaxed hours on the beach and take a refreshing dip in the sea. Your next stop takes you to a land of contrasts. The dry Qatar Peninsula, almost entirely covered in desert, is where ancient eastern traditions meet the futuristic skyline of Doha with its gleaming steel skyscrapers. Unbelievable sand dunes and interesting rock formations await you on an all-terrain vehicle adventure in the desert*. After a relaxed day at sea, a detour to Muscat in Oman takes you into the world of Middle Eastern fairy tales. Be swept away by the sights and smells in the ancient city and take an extended city tour* to the museums, villa neighbourhoods and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Enjoy the legendary comfort of the EUROPA 2 for four relaxed days at sea before the paradise of the Seychelles emerges in the Indian Ocean. For decades, the beaches of these scattered islands have been considered the world’s most beautiful. Marvel at the famous picture-postcard scene on the beach of Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue with its smoothly polished granite rocks. The interiors of the Seychelles islands are as lushly green as their coasts are stunningly white. Keep an eye out for the coco de mer, the world’s largest nut, in the shade of unspoilt palm forests on Praslin. The main island of Mahe is the perfect place for a zipline adventure* or hike*. At the end of your cruise, the colourful underwater world of Mauritius is waiting to be explored. Enjoy the turquoise sea again with a catamaran and snorkelling tour* before bidding farewell to the EUROPA 2.

* The itinerary depends on official approvals. The organised shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. All shore activities may be cancelled at short notice, depending on the developments at the time of the cruise. The approval for independent shore visits may also be withdrawn in some destinations. We work closely with the local authorities and agencies in relation to this. Further information on this will be provided with the preliminary information.