Arabian Nights Cruise

Full-ship LGBTQ+ charter aboard Emerald Kaia.

Dates: March 28, 2027 – April 7, 2027
Ship: Emerald Kaia · Emerald Cruises
Published price: See current pricing

Sailing snapshot

This 10-night yacht sailing runs from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Ain Sokhna, Egypt and lists 7 distinct stops. It is a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter, so the community program takes over the vessel.

Trip overview

Arabian Nights Cruise is a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter from VACAYA aboard Emerald Kaia. It runs March 28, 2027 to April 7, 2027 and follows a route that includes Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, Safaga, Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, and Ain Sokhna, Egypt. The itinerary runs from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Ain Sokhna, Egypt, with calls including Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, Safaga, Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. As a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter aboard Emerald Kaia, the community program can shape the whole onboard rhythm. The listing pairs this Middle East route with Emerald Kaia and the Arabian Nights Cruise program. Current catalog pricing starts at $9,997 per person; cabin categories and room-by-room rates are listed separately when published. The operator flags limited availability; confirm the remaining cabin mix before booking.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed August 30, 2026.

Program itinerary

Confirm the current daily itinerary with the operator before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.

Price and availability

See current pricing

Pricing note: The official source was reviewed on September 20, 2026 but does not currently expose stable, itinerary-specific cabin fares. Request a current quote from the operator before booking.

Fares can change and may exclude taxes, fees, airfare, transfers, or single supplements. Confirm the final total with the operator before booking.

Is this sailing a good fit?

Who it tends to suit

Travelers seeking an intentionally broad LGBTQ+ community and a choice between large celebrations and more intimate destination-led trips.

What the trip feels like

Inclusive and community-led; the pace ranges from high-energy big-ship programs to intimate small-ship journeys.

Operator profile reviewed August 19, 2026 from the VACAYA official website.

About the operator

VACAYA is an adults-only vacation company created for the full LGBTQIA+ community and straight allies. Its program spans big-ship and small-ship charters, river voyages, expeditions, resorts, and tours, so the experience can range from high-energy celebration to intimate, destination-led travel.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed August 30, 2026.

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