Doha, Qatar

Location

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, Qatar Itineraries

16 Nights

Mahe to Doha

Departure Date
25 Mar 25
Cruise Line Silversea
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Silver Spirit
Region Indian Ocean
Departure Port Mahé
Destination Port Doha
Itinerary
Mahé, Male, Cochin, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Mumbai (ex Bombay), Muscat, Ras al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi and Doha

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17 Nights

Doha to Athens

Departure Date
10 Apr 25
Cruise Line Silversea
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Silver Spirit
Region Indian Ocean
Departure Port Doha
Destination Port Piraeus
Itinerary
Doha, Doha, Manama, Dubai, Salalah, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, Ain Sukhna and Piraeus

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16 Nights

Singapore to Doha

Departure Date
05 May 25
Cruise Line Silversea
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Silver Muse
Region Asia
Departure Port Singapore
Destination Port Doha
Itinerary
Singapore, Port Klang, Galle, Colombo, Cochin, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Muscat, Muscat and Doha

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17 Nights

Doha to Athens

Departure Date
27 May 25
Cruise Line Silversea
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Silver Muse
Region Indian Ocean
Departure Port Doha
Destination Port Piraeus
Itinerary
Doha, Manama, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Khasab, Salalah, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, Ain Sukhna and Piraeus

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84 Nights

Grand Continental Sojourn

Departure Date
31 Oct 25
Cruise Line Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Seven Seas Navigator
Region World-wide
Departure Port Barcelona
Destination Port Sydney, New South Wales
Itinerary
Barcelona, Cádiz, Casablanca, Agadir, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Porto Grande, Dakar, Banjul, Abidjan, Takoradi, Lome, Principe, Walvis Bay, Cape Town, Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Richards Bay, Maputo, Mayotte Island, Nosy Bé, Mahé, Mahé, Muscat, Al Fujayrah, Dubai, Doha, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Khasab, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Mormugao, Goa, Mangalore, Cochin, Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, Phuket, Phuket, Langkawi Island, Georgetown, Penang, Port Klang, Port Klang, Malacca, Singapore, Semarang, Surabaya, Benoa, Bali, Benoa, Bali, Komodo Island, Darwin, Northern Territory, Cooktown, Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Townsville, Queensland, Airlie Beach, Brisbane, Queensland and Sydney, New South Wales

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7 Nights

7-Night Arabia Intensive Voyage

Departure Date
07 Nov 25
Cruise Line Azamara
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Azamara Pursuit
Region Middle East
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Abu Dhabi
Itinerary
Dubai, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, Manama, Doha, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi

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23 Nights

23-Night Combo Voyage (Name Tba)

Departure Date
07 Nov 25
Cruise Line Azamara
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Azamara Pursuit
Region Australia & New Zealand
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Singapore
Itinerary
Dubai, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island, Manama, Doha, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Goa, Mangalore, Cochin, Colombo, Colombo, Hambantota, Sabang and Singapore

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17 Nights

Star Collector: Persian Gulf & Arabian Seas

Departure Date
11 Nov 25
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Star Legend
Region Asia
Departure Port Jeddah
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Jeddah, Muscat, Khasab, Ras al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Doha, Doha, Manama and Dubai

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19 Nights

Majestic Safaris & Modern Spires

Departure Date
25 Nov 25
Cruise Line Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Seven Seas Navigator
Region Africa
Departure Port Cape Town
Destination Port Doha
Itinerary
Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Richards Bay, Maputo, Mayotte Island, Nosy Bé, Mahé, Mahé, Muscat, Al Fujayrah, Dubai and Doha

From £9,299pp

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8 Nights

Emirates, Qatar & the Span of Oman

Departure Date
28 Nov 25
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Star Legend
Region Middle East
Departure Port Dubai
Destination Port Muscat
Itinerary
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Doha, Khasab, Al Fujayrah and Muscat

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10 Nights

Signature Persian Gulf Passage Cruise Tour

Departure Date
06 Dec 25
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Star Legend
Region Middle East
Departure Port Muscat
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Muscat, Khasab, Ras al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Manama, Doha, Doha, Sir Bani Yas Island and Dubai

From £7,298pp

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10 Nights

Sparkling Sands & Cities of the Persian Gulf

Departure Date
06 Dec 25
Cruise Line Windstar Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Star Legend
Region Middle East
Departure Port Muscat
Destination Port Dubai
Itinerary
Muscat, Khasab, Ras al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Manama, Doha, Doha, Sir Bani Yas Island and Dubai

From £4,534pp

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