Detailed Itinerary

Embark Azamara Journey from 1:00PM onwards. 

Welcome Cocktails & Briefing this evening and a chance to meet your fellow participants.

Overnight: In Port, Dubai UAE

Dubai  may already be mistaken for a movie set featuring a futuristic metropolis, and even greater plans are in the works. Located in the middle of the desert where almost nothing existed 20 years ago, there are so many building projects that foreign construction crews vastly outnumber citizens. Everything is the biggest, tallest, and the first of its kind, including manmade islands shaped like palm trees and the world’s first underwater hotel.  It’s a striking collection of styles, including modern interpretations of ancient architecture.  Consider a visit to the top of Burj Khalifa or the Souk Al Bahar, an Arabesque shopping mall located in the heart of the prestigious Downtown Burj Khalifa, on the Old Town Island. 

Enjoy it on your own arrangements or via Azamara Shore Excursions®. 

Port Explorer Guide – Dubai

GOLF: Emirates Golf Club, Majlis Course is annual home to the European Tour’s Dubai Desert Classic, and enjoys a worthy reputation worldwide as an excellent layour. The course features hundreds of indigenous species of flora and fauna, beautifully complemented by meandering fairways and seven fresh and saltwater lakes.  The Majlis which was the first grass course in the Middle East takes its name from the Arabic word for 'meeting place'. One of the most prominent features on the course is the Majlis building itself positioned between the 8th and 9th holes and a Dubai landmark since 1988.

Overnight: At Sea

Khasab is the capital city of the Musandam peninsula located on the coast of the Straight of Hormuz.  It was built by the Portuguese as a strategic trading port in the early 1600s and was virtually unreachable by land for centuries until a modern coastal road was constructed.  It is now a popular vacation destination especially amongst Emiratis and is renowned as “the Norway of Arabia” for its beautiful fjords and massive cliffs, which you can see up close and personal in a dhow cruise or kayak (keep an eye out for dolphins!).  Other scenic outdoor activities include city tours, Jeep safari rides to Jebel Harim, scuba diving amongst rich marine life, and mountain treks for wonderful views over the Gulf of Arabia and the Gulf of Oman.

Enjoy it on your own arrangements or via Azamara Shore Excursions®. 

Port Explorer Guide – Khasab

Overnight: At Sea

Muscat has a longstanding relationship with the sea, its name indeed meaning “safe anchorage” in Arabic.  From its prominence as a trading port in the first century, to its importance as a modern-day commercial center, this elegant town with fine houses has an ocean of things to discover.  Take a stroll along the Corniche and enjoy sweeping views and some of the best shopping in the city at the Mutrah Souq.  The colorful maze-like marketplace is filled with treasures like mother of pearl jewelry and traditional Omani handicrafts such as intricately designed shoulder bags and wooden carvings.   Moving uptown, be sure to visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The third largest in the world, it features a massive Swarovski crystal chandelier with over 600,000 crystals and a hand-woven prayer rug with more than 1.7 billion knots. Now that’s a rug knot to be forgotten!

Enjoy it on your own arrangements or via Azamara Shore Excursions®.

Port Explorer Guide – Muscat

Overnight: In Port – Muscat, Oman

GOLF: Almouj Golf Club was designed by Greg Norman, who has captured the essence of the surrounding environment and enhanced it to produce a delightful links style course that runs alongside over two kilometers of beach. Norman and his design team were mindful of maintaining the panorama of the breathtaking views of the Sea of Oman ocean and the spectacular vista of the Hajar Mountains which on a clear day you almost feel as if you can touch.

Overnight: At sea

Enjoy a full day at sea on board Azamara Journey.

Overnight: At Sea

Al Manamah is one of the Arabian Gulf’s important trading centers, the port of Al Manamah (or Manama as it is often referred to) is the capital of Bahrain and home to a very diverse population, with Portuguese, Middle Eastern, and British influences evident throughout the centuries. It’s also home to one of the largest mosques in the world, the Al-Fateh Mosque, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bahrain Fort with excavations that date back to 3000 BC, and the Tree of Life, a famed lone tree that thrives in the middle of a dry desert, making it a complete mystery to modern science.

Outdoor activities here include dolphin watching, scuba and pearl diving, and bird watching; and with alcohol permitted in Bahrain, Al Manamah—and its accompanying nightlife—is a popular destination for locals and expats alike.

Enjoy it on your own arrangements or via Azamara Shore Excursions®. 

Port Explorer Guide – Al Manamah

GOLF: Royal Golf Club Bahrain was designed by Colin Montgomerie and hosted the European Tour’s inaugural Volvo Golf Champions tournament in January 2011.  The Montgomerie championship course offers a unique blend of links and desert golf, taking advantage of Bahrain’s natural rough desert terrain and combining it with vast manmade lakes. The desert feel is retained through the use of sandy waste bunkers and the attractive indigenous vegetation and grasses used in the landscaping. The rolling links-style fairways and undulating greens are immaculately maintained.

Overnight: At Sea

Doha is the capital of Qatar, a bustling and cosmopolitan city which has undergone rapid economic expansion, as evident by stunning new buildings, resorts, and sporting venues, not to mention fantastic shopping malls and revitalized souqs. One of Doha’s premier highlights is the waterfront promenade Al-Corniche, showcasing Doha Bay, city skyscrapers, and Palm Tree Island.  In its efforts to become a regional hub of culture, Doha has also built a number of museums such as the Museum of Islamic Art. In addition to featuring Islamic art from three continents spanning 1,400 years and being designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, it’s also home to the restaurant IDAM by legendary chef Alain Ducasse.

Enjoy it on your own arrangements or via Azamara Shore Excursions®. 

Port Explorer Guide – Doha

GOLF:  Doha Golf Club is the proud home of the European Tour’s annual Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. Nothing reflects the natural beauty and diverse landscape of Qatar more than Doha Golf Club.  Designed by Peter Harradine and unveiled in 1997, the golf course provides a variety of challenges that appeal to both the novice golfer and the seasoned professional.  Eight strategically positioned lakes, many giant cacti, numerous imposing limestone rock formations and an abundance of lush and lengthy green fairways present a startling contrast to the desert that lies beyond.

Overnight: At Sea

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is the largest emirate by area. It is home to the seat of government, the Al Nahyan royal family, and a population of approximately 20% Emirati citizens and 80% expats. Its commitment to local culture and heritage, combined with international influences, is what makes Abu Dhabi an intriguing, exciting, and hospitable mix of new and old. Be sure to visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with 82 domes, 24-carat gold-gilded chandeliers, and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, it’s a stunning place of worship. Go for a stroll along the waterfront of Corniche Road—which features separate pedestrian and bike paths, restaurants and cafés, and Corniche Beach—enjoy a desert Jeep safari, or shop to your hearts’ content at the many upscale malls and local souks throughout the city.

Enjoy it on your own arrangements or via Azamara Shore Excursions®. 

Port Explorer Guide – Dhabi

GOLF: Saadiyat Beach Golf Club boasts the first ocean front course of the Arabian Peninsula.  Designed by Gary Player it is located on Saadiyat Island and set along an azure coastline.  The imaginative golf course routing provides a spectacular variety of golf experiences with every hole having its own unique character.  From the creation of an aquatic habitat, to the introduction of salt-water lagoons, restoration of the beach and sand dunes, the course has been designed with strict environmentally friendly guidelines and a true sensitivity to the surrounding natural environment.

Overnight: In Port – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Enjoy a full morning in Abu Dhabi, followed by a relaxing afternoon at sea enroute to Dubai. 

Arrive Dubai UAE 8:00PM.

Overnight: In Port – Dubai, UAE

9:00AM Disembark Azamara Journey.