Dubai Cruises 2028

Where Do Dubai Cruises Go in 2028?

Dubai sits at the crossroads of some of the world’s most varied cruise regions, and the 2028 sailings from and through the port reflect that reach. The bulk of the itineraries head east into Southeast Asia or further west through the Middle East, with a significant share forming part of grand world voyages that take in ports across three or more continents. A smaller collection turns towards the Mediterranean and the Eastern Mediterranean. Whichever direction suits you, Dubai serves as either the embarkation point or a featured call along the way.

It is worth knowing that most of the sailings here are one-way itineraries. That means you will fly to your embarkation port, cruise to a different disembarkation port, and then fly home — or onward. Cruise1st can book those flights, hotels either side and transfers as part of one holiday, so nothing is left hanging. A smaller number of round-trip sailings do return to their starting port if that simplicity suits you better.

The Regions These Sailings Cover

Southeast Asia and Beyond

Southeast Asia leads the 2028 Dubai sailings by volume, and for good reason. These are longer, more immersive itineraries that carry you east from Dubai into some of the most richly varied waters in the world. Several end in Singapore, making them natural choices if you want to extend your trip in the city before flying home — and we can arrange that hotel stay and transfer as part of your booking. Others call at Benoa, Bali, giving you the option to tack on time ashore in Indonesia. If Southeast Asia is where you want to spend the most time, these longer sailings are the ones to explore. You can also browse dedicated Southeast Asia 2028 cruises for the full range.

World Cruises

Several of the sailings form segments of full or partial world cruises in 2028, with Dubai featuring as a significant port of call. These are voyages of 33 nights or more — the median across all sailings here sits at 33 nights — and they suit travellers who want a substantial stretch at sea rather than a short break. The itinerary calls at ports across multiple continents, and Dubai’s position makes it a logical embarkation or disembarkation point mid-voyage. If world cruising appeals, it is also worth looking at world cruises in 2028 from Southampton, which offer a no-fly alternative for a different segment of the same voyages.

The Middle East and Arabian Gulf

Closer to home — in cruise terms — the Middle East and Doha, Qatar feature prominently as embarkation and disembarkation ports. Three sailings start or end in Doha, making the Arabian Gulf a region in its own right rather than simply a transit zone. These shorter, more focused itineraries suit travellers who want the Gulf experience without committing to a month at sea. Dubai itself appears as both a departure and an arrival port across these sailings, so you can choose the direction that works for your travel plans. We can arrange your flight into Dubai or Doha, and the hotel either side, as one package.

The Mediterranean

A handful of 2028 sailings connect Dubai with the Mediterranean, typically ending in Rome (Civitavecchia) or Marseille after transiting west. These are genuinely long passages and appeal to guests who want a one-way voyage linking two very different parts of the world. If you are already planning a Mediterranean holiday around the cruise, we can add a stay in Rome or Barcelona either side. Browse Mediterranean cruises in 2028 for the wider range of options, or if an all-inclusive fare matters to you, all-inclusive Mediterranean cruises in 2028 are worth a look alongside the Dubai sailings.

Which Cruise Lines Sail from Dubai in 2028?

Four cruise lines — plus a Cruise1st Package — offer sailings through Dubai in 2028, covering a broad spectrum from premium ocean cruising to genuine ultra-luxury. Here is how they break down:

• Oceania Cruises — the largest share of Dubai sailings, with itineraries that tend to focus on destination-led voyages and culinary excellence.
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises — a fully inclusive luxury line with a strong presence across these itineraries, sailing aboard Seven Seas Explorer.
• MSC Cruises — a popular choice with a broad range of cabin grades and on-board experiences aboard MSC Magnifica. MSC also operates fly-cruise packages in 2028 worth exploring.
• Hapag Lloyd Cruises — a smaller selection of boutique, ultra-premium sailings aboard MS EUROPA 2.
• Cruise1st Package — a curated cruise-inclusive package that bundles the cruise with flights, hotels and transfers.

The Ships Sailing from Dubai in 2028

Seven Seas Explorer — Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Explorer carries more Dubai sailings in 2028 than any other Regent ship, and it is easy to understand why it draws repeat guests. Regent describes the experience as “Unrivalled Space at Sea”, and the cabin dimensions bear that out — the flagship Regent Suite RS measures 341 m² of living space, with a 131 m² private balcony on the highest deck. That is a home above the water, not a cabin.

The all-inclusive model means shore excursions, dining, drinks and gratuities are covered from the moment you board, which is what Regent means by “The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience”. The focus on Immersive Exploration — port-intensive itineraries with ample time ashore — makes Seven Seas Explorer a natural fit for the rich range of destinations these Dubai itineraries visit. If you are comparing cabin grades, the Seven Seas Explorer cabins and deck plans set out your options clearly.

MSC Magnifica — MSC Cruises

MSC Magnifica brings a different proposition: a large ship with a wide range of cabin grades and a genuine choice of experience depending on how much privacy and service you want.

At the top end, the MSC Yacht Club functions as a private ship-within-a-ship — its own exclusive sundeck, pool, dedicated restaurant and 24/7 butler service, entirely separate from the rest of the ship. The MSC Aurea Spa includes a salt grotto and Kneipp circuit, a wellness combination that stands out in this ship class. And the Royal Theatre seats 1,200 guests for large-scale productions, alongside a 4D cinema for quieter evenings.

Cabin grades on MSC Magnifica range from compact interiors to generous suites. In list form, running from inside to suite:

• Inside cabin Bella I1 — 13 m², sleeps 4. Slightly larger than the standard inside grades.
• Ocean-view cabin O1 — 14 m², sleeps 4. A window with a sea view and a little more space than the standard inside cabin.
• MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite with Balcony — 32 m² plus a 12 m² balcony, sleeps 4. Private Yacht Club access with dedicated butler service.
• Suite Aurea SP3 — 35 m², sleeps 4. The largest suite in the Aurea category, with a balcony and full Aurea spa access.
• Super Family cabin FLA — 30 m², sleeps 5. Twice the footprint of a standard balcony cabin — genuinely practical for families who need room to spread out.

See the full MSC Magnifica cabins and deck plans before you book.

MS EUROPA 2 — Hapag Lloyd Cruises

MS EUROPA 2 carries just 510 guests across all-suite accommodation — every suite has a private veranda — and has held a Berlitz 5-Star Plus rating. The casual luxury concept means no formal dress code, yet the standard of service and cuisine is uncompromised. Eight restaurants are included in the fare, among them Tarragon for award-winning French cuisine and the Sansibar, Hapag-Lloyd’s cult bar at sea that has followed the brand across multiple ships. The MS EUROPA 2 cabins and deck plans show the suite layouts if you want to compare veranda sizes before choosing.

Marina — Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises’ Marina brings a food-led proposition to the Dubai itineraries. Six speciality restaurants — Polo Grill, Toscana, Jacques and Red Ginger among them — are all included in the fare, with no cover charges or surcharges. The Culinary Centre on board runs hands-on cooking classes led by professional chefs, which is a genuinely rare feature at sea. With 800 crew for 1,250 guests, the staff-to-guest ratio delivers a hotel-style level of personal service that makes longer voyages considerably more comfortable.

Are There Any Deals on Dubai Cruises in 2028?

A selection of 2028 Dubai sailings carry a reduced fare compared with the price previously listed for that cabin grade on the same sailing. Discounts reach up to 10% on some departures, with most reduced sailings also sitting around 10% off. Fare types such as early-booking offers and last-minute promotions appear across the cruise lines here, so it is worth checking with our team if a particular sailing or cabin grade has any current availability. Prices start from £4,719 pp* for the sailings.

6 of the sailings here are all-inclusive, meaning drinks, gratuities and often shore excursions are folded into the fare. Regent Seven Seas Cruises operates a fully inclusive model as standard, and Oceania Cruises and Hapag Lloyd Cruises both include all speciality dining. If all-inclusive is a priority, our team can filter by fare type when you call.

What Is Included in a Dubai Cruise Fare?

What your fare covers depends heavily on which cruise line and fare grade you choose, and this is where expert advice genuinely pays off. At one end of the spectrum, Regent Seven Seas Cruises packages shore excursions, drinks, dining and gratuities into every booking as standard. Hapag Lloyd Cruises includes all 8 restaurants and butler service in the suite fare. Oceania Cruises covers all speciality restaurant dining. MSC offers a range of fare tiers — from essentials-only to fully loaded packages — so the same ship can mean very different inclusions depending on what you select.

Getting this right before you book avoids bill-shock on board. Our cruise experts can walk you through what each fare tier on each line actually covers, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

How Do I Get to Dubai to Join My Cruise?

Every sailing here involves a flight, because all embarkation ports are overseas — Dubai, Doha, Singapore, Piraeus (Athens) and Sydney all feature as starting points across the 2028 programme of sailings. Cruise1st can book your flights alongside the cruise, along with a hotel the night before embarkation, transfers from the airport to the port, and travel insurance — everything on one booking, with one point of contact if anything needs changing.

If you are disembarking in Rome (Civitavecchia), Marseille or Genoa at the end of a one-way sailing, we can add a post-cruise hotel stay and your flight home from there too. One-way itineraries are the norm here, not the exception — 16 of the 22 sailings are one-way — so planning the full journey matters more than on a round-trip cruise.

Book Your Dubai Cruise with Cruise1st

Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, and protected by ABTA and ATOL. We hold real expertise across all four cruise lines — Oceania, Regent, MSC and Hapag Lloyd — which means the advice you get is specific to these ships and itineraries, not generic. Our team can compare cabin grades side by side, explain what each fare tier covers and find the combination that suits your budget and travel style.

We are also cruise specialists in the fullest sense: every offer here is a cruise or a Cruise1st Package with flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance built around it. If you want a simple fly-cruise, we can do that. If you want a fully tailored Dubai holiday with time in the city before you board, we can do that too. Browse Dubai fly-cruise packages in 2028 or explore the wider 2028 cruises range if you are still weighing up options. You can also see our full range of cruises if Dubai is one of several destinations you are considering.

Not Quite Right? Other 2028 Sailings Worth Considering

If the Dubai sailings do not fit your dates or budget, there is a wide range of 2028 departures to explore. Mediterranean cruises in 2028 cover many of the same cruise lines, often from European ports that are easier to reach without a long-haul flight. Cruises from Barcelona in 2028 and cruises from Singapore in 2028 both connect to itineraries that overlap with what is. For world cruise enthusiasts, world cruises from Southampton in 2028 offer a no-fly departure point for some of the same grand voyages. And if you are open to the year before, world cruises from Southampton in 2027 carry strong availability and similar itinerary shapes.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.