Desert Jewels & Catalan Gems - from Dubai to Barcelona

Pricing is based on departure date: 13 May 2026

Sail in refined comfort with Oceania Cruises on an extraordinary voyage from the glittering skyline of Dubai to the artistic soul of Barcelona. This immersive journey bridges continents and cultures, tracing ancient trade routes across the Arabian Gulf and the Mediterranean.

Itinerary Highlights

Dubai U.A.E.
A taxi from the airport to the port or the center takes around 30 minutes. For an overview of this sprawling city, ascend the Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world. Cruise from Dubai to step back in time in the Al Fahidi Historical District, and visit the Dubai Museum to learn about the fast evolution from fishing and pearling village to a global center of commerce, finance and tourism.

Muscat
In Muscat, Omans attractive capital, youll find a city steeped in the medieval heritage of the Middle East. Stroll along the picturesque waterfront Mutrah Corniche, with the brilliant blue sea on one side, eastern-style white buildings lining the street on the other and the arid Hajar mountains in the background.

Jeddah
Travelers and traders have enjoyed Red Sea breezes in the open-minded port of Jeddah for centuries, and the city preserves their traces in its UNESCO-listed historic center. The rest of Jeddah is thoroughly modern, energized with a global mix of pilgrims on their way to nearby Mecca.

Safaga
Safaga, Egypt serves as a gateway to the magnificent antiquities of Luxor and Karnak. It offers excellent bazaars, and diving enthusiasts come to the town to take advantage of one of the world's best locations for underwater exploration.

Messina
This Sicilian port city is noted for the Duomo, an elegant reconstruction of the medieval cathedral built by Roger II, and the detached campanile, which contains the largest astronomical clock in the world. Ruins salvaged from past natural disasters are housed in the Museo Regionale.

Sorrento
Enjoy Sorrento's history of ancient city walls and its landscape of sea, mountain, deep valleys and citrus groves. Take a boat excursion to explore inlets, grottoes or archaeological finds. Shop Via S. Cesareo for handicrafts, corals and cameos, or silver jewels. Do a walking tour on ancient Greek-Roman paths to admire picturesque villages and terraced olive groves. Tour nearby resorts in Naples, Pompei, Capri, Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.

Olbia
Olbia (Greek for "happiness") is a popular jumping-off point for those visiting the white-sand beaches of the Costa Smeralda, but those who linger in the coastal city uncover a historic center filled with archaeological landmarks, piazzas ringed by wine bars, and authentic eateries.

Mahon Minorca
The capital of the Spanish island of Menorca is best known for traditional Georgian buildings of its hilly old quarter and the mysterious 2,000-year old monoliths. It is also noted for inventing mayonnaise and gin, and for producing Spain's second most popular cheese.

Barcelona
The capital of Catalonia boasts the bustle of the world's busiest seaport, the medieval romance of its Gothic Quarter, and a feast of Catalan Art Nouveau buildings - including the great creations of Antonio Gaudí. The "Great Enchantress" remains one of the most exhilarating cities in Europe, decorated with the grandeur of Picasso, Miró and Dalí.

Your Ship: Vista

The better-than-new Sirena blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance that embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated ships. Every surface of every suite and stateroom is entirely new, while in the public spaces, a refreshed color palette of soft sea and sky tones surrounds a tasteful renewal of fabrics, furnishings and lighting fixtures that exquisitely encompasses the inimitable style and comfort of Oceania Cruises.

Dining Aboard Sirena: Sirena embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated fleet, and features a few highlights all her own. With the introduction of two culinary experiences, Sirena offers even more ways to savor The Finest Cuisine at Sea®.

Dubai, Muscat, At Sea, At Sea, At Sea, At Sea, Jeddah, At Sea, Safaga, Safaga, Cruising the Suez Canal, Cruising the Suez Canal, At Sea, Santorini, At Sea, Messina, Sorrento, Olbia, Mahon Minorca, Barcelona

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