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Middle East & Africa scenery on the Persian Gulf Winter Sun itinerary
MSC Cruises

Persian Gulf Winter Sun

MSC Opera 5 nights Abu Dhabi, UAE Jan 2, 2027

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Abu Dhabi, UAE (Embarkation)

    Board from early afternoon, sail-away in the evening.

  2. 2

    Dubai

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  3. 3

    Sir Bani Yas

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  4. 4

    Doha

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  5. 6

    Abu Dhabi, UAE (Disembarkation)

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

What's included

  • Ocean-view or interior stateroom as selected
  • All main dining venues and buffet
  • Onboard entertainment, pools and fitness centre
  • Port charges quoted before payment
  • 24/7 support from your cruise specialist
  • Government taxes and fees itemised at checkout

Shore excursions in Middle East & Africa

Add any of these tours while booking — prices are per guest and confirmed with MSC Cruises.

Dubai city, Burj Khalifa & desert dunes

Dubai · 8 hrs · Moderate

$189 per guest

Petra by land from Aqaba

Aqaba · 10 hrs · Active

$289 per guest

Pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum

Alexandria · 11 hrs · Moderate

$249 per guest

Cape Peninsula & penguin colony

Cape Town · 8 hrs · Easy

$159 per guest

Stone Town & spice farm

Zanzibar · 6 hrs · Easy

$109 per guest

Sir Bani Yas wildlife safari drive

Sir Bani Yas · 3 hrs · Easy

$129 per guest

Gratuities, Wi-Fi & onboard packages

Service Charge

$15 per guest, per night ($17 in suites).

Applied per guest per night; children under 2 are exempt.

Wi-Fi packages

  • Browse Package — $10/day
  • Surf & Stream — $20/day

Drinks packages

  • Easy Plus Drinks — $49/day
  • Premium Extra — $69/day

More options

  • Butcher's Cut — $45 pp
  • MSC Aurea Spa day pass — $59 per guest
  • Airport transfer — $39 per guest
  • Travel protection plan — $79 per guest
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MSC Cruises changes & cancellation policy

This sailing follows the operating cruise line's published terms. Deposit: Typically 20% of the cruise fare per guest. Final payment due 60–90 days before departure depending on the itinerary.

  • 90+ daysAdministrative fee only
  • 89–60 days25% of total fare
  • 59–30 days50% of total fare
  • 29–15 days75% of total fare
  • 14 days or less / no show100% of total fare

Name changes: Free up to 30 days before departure; €/$50 administration fee thereafter. Full terms on our MSC Cruises policy page.

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