Detailed Itinerary
Embark Azamara Quest from 1:00PM onwards. Welcome Cocktails & Briefing this evening and a chance to meet your fellow participants.
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.
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Port Explorer Guide - Abu Dhabi
GOLF: Yas Links was designed by renowned course designer Kyle Phillips. Built on Yas Island, the course was almost 3 years in construction and used 2 million cubic metres of dredged sand to cap the land. Despite its relatively young age, Yas Links is proving to be one of the best courses in the region. Situated just across the highway from the Yas Marina Formula 1 track, the course utilizes the natural surroundings and weather conditions to create a truly wonderful links test that will excite all levels of golfers.
Overnight: In Port – Abu Dhabi, UAE
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
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Overnight: At Sea
Sir Bani Yas is a natural island and the largest island in the United Arab Emirates. The name originates from the Bani Yas tribe who first inhabited Abu Dhabi. The island was originally the home to Arabia’s largest wildlife reserve which was established in 1977. Now, Sir Bani Yas showcases nature through activities such as adventure safaris, kayaking, mountain biking, archery, hiking and snorkeling, and was recently awarded the ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination’ at the 2014 World Travel Awards. The island is also home to UAE's only discovered Christian monastery. Believed to have been built around 600 AD, and abandoned in 750 AD, the monastery was initially discovered during excavations in 1992.
Port Explorer Guide - Sir Bani Yas
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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.
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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.
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Overnight: At Sea
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.
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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 layout. 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.
*Play at The Emirates Majlis course will be walking with caddies. It was designed as a walking course. Caddie fees and tips covered by PerryGolf. No carts permitted during this time. Guests who require a golf cart will play The Emirates Faldo Course.
Overnight: In Port – Dubai, UAE
9:00AM Disembark Azamara Quest.
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