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A New Year To Remember

Aboard Seven Seas Navigator with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Departure Date

14 December 2025

Duration

22 Nights

Fly Cruise From

£12,854pp

Cruise Reference

ART-3A RE19

Cruise Overview

Doha (population 700,000) is the capital of the State of Qatar, an emirate occupying the small Qatar Peninsula bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and otherwise surrounded by the Persian Gulf.

Qatar was ruled by many different powers through the centuries, in fact historians have traced human habitation dating back 5000 years.

From its earliest history, Qatar was a very important trade route connecting Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley.

Among its occupiers were the Portuguese, the Ottomans and finally the British during the turbulent years of the 20th century.

Qatar gained independence in 1971, and with resources from oil exportation, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad made improvements in social programmes including education, health and housing.

In 1995, his son, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani assumed the throne and brought with him a modern and progressive approach that quickly transformed the country.

Doha, home to 80 percent of the country’s population, was founded under the name of Al-Bida in 1850.

It became the capital of the British protectorate of Qatar in 1916.

When the nation gained its independence, Doha remained the capital.

During the early 20th century, much of Qatar’s economy depended on fishing and pearling.

But after the introduction of Japanese cultured pearls, Doha and the whole region suffered a decline.

Only when oil was discovered, prosperity returned following World War II.

Today, the country produces over 800,000 barrels of oil daily.

Doha is situated halfway down the east coast of the peninsula.

It is an intriguing mixture of old and new, with ultra modern architecture next to traditional souqs and historic forts.

It boasts a university and the Qatar National Museum (currently closed for renovation), which opened 1975 in what was originally the ruler’s palace.

As the country’s cultural and commercial centre, Doha enjoys excellent communications with the outside world through its modern seaport, airport and telephone links.

The Al Jazeera Arabic satellite television news channel began broadcasting in 1996 with its headquarters in Doha.

While Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken.

Please Note: Conservative dress is required when going ashore.

As a rule, women should not wear miniskirts, shorts or sleeveless tops and men should always wear a shirt in public.

Please do not photograph people without their permission, especially women.You may not take pictures of government buildings, embassies or anything military in nature, including airports.
Doha (population 700,000) is the capital of the State of Qatar, an emirate occupying the small Qatar Peninsula bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and otherwise surrounded by the Persian Gulf.

Qatar was ruled by many different powers through the centuries, in fact historians have traced human habitation dating back 5000 years.

From its earliest history, Qatar was a very important trade route connecting Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley.

Among its occupiers were the Portuguese, the Ottomans and finally the British during the turbulent years of the 20th century.

Qatar gained independence in 1971, and with resources from oil exportation, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad made improvements in social programmes including education, health and housing.

In 1995, his son, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani assumed the throne and brought with him a modern and progressive approach that quickly transformed the country.

Doha, home to 80 percent of the country’s population, was founded under the name of Al-Bida in 1850.

It became the capital of the British protectorate of Qatar in 1916.

When the nation gained its independence, Doha remained the capital.

During the early 20th century, much of Qatar’s economy depended on fishing and pearling.

But after the introduction of Japanese cultured pearls, Doha and the whole region suffered a decline.

Only when oil was discovered, prosperity returned following World War II.

Today, the country produces over 800,000 barrels of oil daily.

Doha is situated halfway down the east coast of the peninsula.

It is an intriguing mixture of old and new, with ultra modern architecture next to traditional souqs and historic forts.

It boasts a university and the Qatar National Museum (currently closed for renovation), which opened 1975 in what was originally the ruler’s palace.

As the country’s cultural and commercial centre, Doha enjoys excellent communications with the outside world through its modern seaport, airport and telephone links.

The Al Jazeera Arabic satellite television news channel began broadcasting in 1996 with its headquarters in Doha.

While Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken.

Please Note: Conservative dress is required when going ashore.

As a rule, women should not wear miniskirts, shorts or sleeveless tops and men should always wear a shirt in public.

Please do not photograph people without their permission, especially women.You may not take pictures of government buildings, embassies or anything military in nature, including airports.
Just a few decades ago, Abu Dhabi, the island capital of the United Arab Emirates, was a small fishing village with houses made of mud-brick and palm fronds.

Today, as a result of revenue from oil, Abu Dhabi is one of the world's richest cities, with wide, tree-lined okulevards, lush green parks, gushing fountains and imposing skyscrapers.

Somewhat of a dichotomy, Abu Dhabi is a combination of ultra-modern sophistication and Arab mystique, with friendly and hospitable people offering a warm welcome to visitors.

Abu Dhabi's history originated in the 18th century, when, according to legend, a group of tribesmen pursuing a gazelle came upon a freshwater well which they named Abu Dhabi, or "Father of the Gazelle".

In the 19th century, the first fort was built over this well by a sheikh of the Al-Nahyan dynasty.

The fort's name is Al Husn Palace, also known as Old or White Fort, and it is one of the few buildings in Abu Dhabi that is more than 25 years old.

Its whitewashed walls are eye-catching amid the backdrop of today's skyscrapers.

Presently, it is home to the Cultural Foundation and serves as a documents centre.

Abu Dhabi had little significance until the discovery of vast oil reserves in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

In the years following, the city's economy and infrastructure developed rapidly and changed Abu Dhabi beyond recognition.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Seven Seas Navigator

Launch Year: 1999 Length: 172 Width: 24 Currency: USD Capacity: 482 Crew Count: 378 Deck Count: 8 Cabin Count: 241

Seven Seas Navigator® may be found in two very different regions: the South Pacific or Canada and New England. Take your pick of amazing beauty in both destinations — turquoise waters teeming with bright tropical fish or the blazing orange, red and gold leaves of a New England autumn.

As you gaze at Seven Seas Navigator®, imagine what you’ll hear as well. Listen for sounds of happiness like forks clicking on Versace dinnerware, a ball clacking on a roulette wheel, and a martini being shaken to icy perfection.

You’ll find time spent on board the ship to be just as enriching as time ashore. Relax by the pool, compete in a friendly game of trivia or bocce ball, indulge in treats at afternoon tea and gain insight from an expert lecturer.

Chat up like-minded travellers over a cocktail at Stars Lounge on Deck 6, find your Zen at a yoga class on Deck 12 or update your wardrobe at the boutiques on Deck 7. Do it all on the luxurious decks of Seven Seas Navigator®

Seven Seas Navigator Facilities

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Cabin Details

Serene ocean views enhance the soothing colour palette in each Seven Seas Navigator® suite. You’ll also find luxurious bath amenities, a cosy robe and our superior Elite Slumber™ beds to ensure a relaxing and revitalizing voyage.

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