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Stars Over South Africa

Aboard Seven Seas Voyager with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Departure Date

7 January 2026

Duration

20 Nights

Fly Cruise From

£10,754pp

Cruise Reference

ART-7STRE20

Cruise Overview

Dubai sits on a golden sandy coastline in the Arabian Gulf, where the warm azure waves of the sea meet the desert.

A high-rise oasis, this city is a pleasure-dome surrounded by dunes; one of the most fashionable on the planet thanks to its ability to satisfy the needs of legions of demanding vacationers.

Dubai is about having fun—and it's one big adult playground.Nature plays her part here, with year-round sunshine, gorgeous beaches, dramatic arid landscapes, and warm waters, but it's the man-made attractions that make Dubai so alluring.

You can launch yourself into high-adrenaline desert adventures, diving and water sports, and some of the world's best golf courses.

The 5-, 6-, and 7-star hotels offer the ultimate in luxury, and the party scene is hot.

Shopping malls are the biggest in the world and are packed full of high-class merchandise.

And with hundreds of restaurants with cuisine from around the world, you can munch your way from Mexico to Malaysia.Dubai is an Arab country with a long history as a trading port.

Traces of its traditional life, customs, and architecture can still be seen and explored, but today and tomorrow are much more important than yesterday.

Almost every building in this metropolis is less than 20 years old and the most dramatic developments—groundbreaking megaprojects—have just been completed or are still under construction.The city is certainly unique.

Islam is its anchor, but it has opened its doors to the rest of the world and has invited them in to work, rest, and play, which creates a truly international atmosphere.

Unashamedly modern and materialistic, life here takes place at breakneck speed.

The landscape is stark, the confidence is sky high, the can-do spirit is palpable, and the bling is in your face.

Dubai produces strong reactions in people, but one thing is certain—love it or loathe it—you will not forget it.

It is without a doubt, one of the world's true must-see destinations.Shisha: Smoke Without Fire.

Emirati men love socializing, but as they don't drink alcohol they get together over coffee and shisha instead of a drink at the bar after work.

The shisha, or hookah, is a smoking device, usually made of glass, that filters smoke through water before it reaches the smoker's mouth.

Shisha tobaccos are aromatic and are often mixed with apple, cinnamon, or cherry, so their taste isn't as strong as other tobaccos.

Smoking shisha is said to induce relaxation—but you'll have to decide if it's for you!
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.
The lush landscape around Salalah is the intriguing result of a quirk of nature.

Since it is uniquely situated in the path of the Khareef, or South Western Monsoon, this stretch of the Dhofar Coast is covered in fine mist and frequent rain from mid-June through mid-September.

By the time the monsoons cease, the entire coastline is a verdant stretch.

Waterfalls, rolling grasslands, and thickly wooded wadis (riverbeds) thrive alongside rapid mountain streams.

Unique in this desert region, Salalah attracts many visitors from the surrounding Arabian Gulf countries who are anxious to experience a rare lushness in a region where rain and greenery are in short supply.

Once a stop on the ancient trading routes that connected the Levant to India and China, Salalah has a rich history that goes back centuries.

Traders from Mesopotamia, the Persian Empire, and beyond passed through Salalah in their search for frankincense, making it a major center for trade in the coveted exotic ingredient.

Pre-Islamic tombs and grave sites, some believed to be up to 2,000 years old, are scattered all over the nearby mountainsides and the present-day city, which has an estimated 195,000 inhabitants.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Seven Seas Voyager

Launch Year: 2003 Length: 204 Width: 29 Currency: USD Capacity: 680 Crew Count: 469 Deck Count: 8 Cabin Count: 340

Discover the wide variety of inviting spaces and activities on Seven Seas Voyager®. Sip fresh java at Deck 5’s Coffee Connection, run on the open-air track on Deck 12, or head to Serene Spa & Wellness™ spa on Deck 6 for some pampering.

Seven Seas Voyager® is designed so you can enjoy the outdoors just as much as the indoors while you cruise. Take a look at all the places you can watch the sunset at the end of another perfect day, including your private balcony

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Cabin Details

Every suite on Seven Seas Voyager® has a private balcony along with marble bath accents and roomy closets. Sip a cup of coffee or glass of wine and dine alfresco on room service as you take in the endless views and fresh sea air.

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