Cruises in Kuwait city

Persian Gulf Cruises

Cruises through the Persian Gulf are rare and only 1 company, Crystal Cruises, offers this destination beginning in 2010. With the Middle East changing at a rapid pace this burgeoning region will soon be a hot spot for adventurous travelers. A voyage through the Persian Gulf and Kuwait holds the beginnings and history of the Persian, Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Ottoman Empires. Unrest in the Persian Gulf Region (particularly Iraq) will be an issue for some travelers, but Crystal Cruises offers top of the line luxury cruises where safety will be the number one priority.

Middle East Mystique

One of Crystal Cruises voyages "Middle East Mystique" begins in Mumbai (also known as Bombay) India.  This 13-day voyage will include visits to Muscat Oman, Bandar Abbas, Iran, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Manama, Bahrain, an overnight stay in Abu Dhabi, UAE and an overnight stay in Dubai UAE. The stop in Kuwait City includes an optional trip to Entertainment City (the largest amusement park in Kuwait) and trips to Kuwait City's museums, home to some of Kuwait's national treasures. With fares starting at $8,855 USD this trip would be a dream come true for anyone interested in the Persian Gulf and its history.

Full World Cruise

Crystal Cruises also offers a full world cruise with a stop in Kuwait City. This cruise spans 5 continents and follows the paths of many empires, several of which had a direct effect on Kuwait City. Starting out in Miami, this cruise will take you though the Caribbean, around South America, across Africa, through the Middle East (and Persian Gulf), and around Europe, ending in London England. The nine hour stop off in Kuwait City allows plenty of time to see Islamic art in one of the cities many museums, or to take a ferry out to Failaka Island to see ruins from the Bronze age to the Hellenistic Greeks. The cost for this 108 day cruise starts at $58,245 USD, obviously not for those on a budget but it would certainly be a trip of a lifetime.

Future Cruises

With Kuwait City and the Persian Gulf region becoming more modern everyday, this tourist location will, hopefully, soon be the port-of-call for many cruises. Kuwait City has over 25 new hotels planned for 2010 which will add nearly 3,000 rooms to the city's already huge repertoire.