Come with us to a corner of the world that has fascinated travellers for centuries. Our unique cruise offers a comprehensive look at an area richly influenced by its ancient history and recent wealth. The diverse nature of the people, customs and the landscapes they inhabit, make for an enthralling experience as we venture through the mosaic of lands bordered by vast deserts, through green wadis and pass in the shadow of spectacular mountains. The contrast of old and new is staggering, from the ancient villages and souks of the old towns to the magnificent cities of glass and steel, which include some of the world’s most impressive buildings.

All this will be achieved with great ease aboard the MS Island Sky, an ideal vessel for serious exploration. With just 100 or so like-minded souls, we are able to explore in a way that is impossible from aboard a large cruise vessel. The shimmering waters of the Gulf should make for a comfortable journey and the obvious bonus of having a ship for our base, rather than a sequence of hotels, leaves us free to relax and enjoy all the marvellous sights that surround us.

Before embarking the MS Island Sky we have included a two night hotel stay in Muscat allowing us time to explore the interior of Oman with a full day excursion to the fascinating town of Nizwa.