Arrive at Dubai International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your beachfront hotel on Jumeirah Beach Residence. Check in and spend the remainder of the day at leisure — stroll the JBR promenade, enjoy a sunset coffee overlooking the Arabian Gulf, or relax by the hotel pool. Tonight, take your first taste of Dubai’s glittering skyline.

Overnight in Dubai.

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Dubai. Visit Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island & Ain Dubai, or choose optional tours such as Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Burj Khalifa at The Top, or a Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise.

Enjoy a full day to discover Dubai at your own pace. Choose from a range of optional experiences: ascend the Burj Khalifa for panoramic views and visit the Dubai Mall, explore the traditional souks of Deira and Bur Dubai, or head into the desert for a sunset safari with BBQ and entertainment. Return to JBR for a relaxed evening by the sea.

Spend the morning at leisure — enjoy a final swim, visit the Marina for a leisurely lunch, or take a short museum visit. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the cruise terminal to board MSC Euribia. Embarkation begins in the late afternoon, and the ship casts off in the evening. Be on deck as the harbour lights fade and the Arabian skyline slips behind you.  Depart Dubai at 20:00.

Overnight: Onboard MSC Euribia

Meals: All meals included on cruise

Arrive on the island of Bahrain where tradition blends with modern life. Visit Manama with its bustling markets, the National Museum for Bahrain’s long history, and the graceful Al Fateh Mosque. Optional excursions take you to the UNESCO site of Qal’at al-Bahrain (the Bahrain Fort) or a pearl heritage tour that tells the story of the island’s seafaring past. Enjoy local cuisine ashore before returning to the ship for a relaxed evening.

Overnight: Onboard MSC Euribia

Meals: All meals included on cruise. 

A day at sea allows you to enjoy everything the ship has to offer. Lounge by the pool, book a treatment in the Aurea Spa, try specialty dining, or join enrichment activities and live entertainment. Children and teens will enjoy supervised clubs and family programming while adults may prefer the quieter solarium and lounges.

Overnight: Onboard MSC Euribia

Meals: All meals included on cruise. 

Arrive in the UAE capital, a city of grand architecture and cultural landmarks. Highlights include the imposing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a masterpiece of white marble and artistry open to visitors of all backgrounds, and the waterfront Corniche. For leisure and family fun, Yas Island hosts Ferrari World’s heart-racing rides and Yas Waterworld. Return to the ship after a full day of sightseeing and enjoy an evening show onboard.

Overnight: Onboard MSC Euribia

Meals: All meals included on cruise.

Spend the day on Sir Bani Yas, a unique nature island and protected reserve within Abu Dhabi’s coastal waters. Choose to relax on pristine beaches, join a guided wildlife safari through the protected reserve, try paddleboarding or snorkelling, or partake in beach sports and family-friendly entertainment. The MSC Beach Experience also provides island BBQs and leisure facilities should you prefer a purely relaxing island day.

Overnight: Onboard MSC Euribia

Meals: All meals included on cruise

Enjoy a final relaxing day at sea as MSC Euribia makes her way back toward Dubai. Use the time to revisit your favourite onboard spots — perhaps a last spa treatment, a final dip in the pool, boutique shopping, or an evening gala dinner and West End–style show.

Overnight: Onboard MSC Euribia

Meals: All meals included on cruise. 

Early this morning the ship returns to Dubai where you will disembark after breakfast and make your own way to airport or extend your stay in Dubai. Arrive back home with memories of beachfront leisure in Dubai and the glamour and variety of the Gulf’s coastlines.

Meals: Breakfast onboard