31 Night World Cruise sector sailing from Dubai to Southampton aboard Black Watch.

Delightfully relaxed in mood and reassuringly human in scale, resplendent Black Watch offers you the best of cruise worlds.

Featuring 67 cabins and suites with balconies to make cruising to every destination that much more special. Having undergone a refit in Spring 2007, her sophisticated decor looks fresher than ever, with many traditional cruising features.

Highlights of this cruise:

Dubai
Dubai is one of the most modern cities in the world; this city was a fishing and pearling village less than 50 years ago. The architecture of its modern buildings and sky scrapers is the finest in the Middle East. Sightseeing within the city center is split mainly between Deira, on the right bank of the Dubai creek and historic Bur Dubai on the other bank. Deira, is home to the best shopping and is the business and commercial centre of the city. Bur Dubai has less of a bustling atmosphere and is home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Dubai Museum, Grand Mosque and Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum's House.

Muscat
Oman is slowly emerging from its hermit shell, revealing a land of friendly people and dramatic landscapes peppered with forts. Although it remains, in many ways, the most traditional country in the region, it's often more outward looking than it's given credit for.

Muscat, the official capital of Oman, is only a small part of a larger grouping of cities and towns strung some 40kms along the coast of the Gulf of Oman, which is known locally as the "Capital Area" or the "Muscat Municipality."

A thriving and strategically located port of the Arabian peninsula in ancient times. It has a somewhat medieval appearance with two old Portuguese forts, Jelali and Merani. These picturesque old structures co-exist with modern, commercial, and residential quarters of the neighbouring coastal towns, and lend the city an ambience all its own . The seaside, ceremonial palace of H.M.Sultan Qaboos Said, nestled between steep rocky hills, offers a spectacular sight, especially at night.

Also, here is the best aquarium in the whole gulf area, with many descriptions in English. Restaurants in Muscat offer an array of cuisines, with many Asian restaurants being well represented.

Aqaba
Greatly prized as Jordan's window to the sea, Aqaba brings a refreshing release from the rose-coloured desert to the north. Its sandy beaches and coral reefs are the most pristine on the Red Sea, and Jordanians hope to preserve them through careful planning. With several first-rate hotels, restaurants, and shops, Aqaba caters to a tourist crowd that is tranquil and relaxed, seeking its pleasures more by day than by night.

Jordan is one of the most fascinating destinations in the Middle East. The people are open and friendly; attractions are manifold and unequalled. The country is not blessed with rich oil supplies like some of its neighbours, but the country's treasures lie in the beauty of the land and a unique combination of antiquities, natural environment and human traditions.

The fabulous ruins of Petra, the captivating desert of Wadi Rum, the salt formations of the Dead Sea and the magnificent waters of the Aqaba Gulf draw scores of visitors to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

The population is mostly Arab, with approximately 60% Palestinian. In addition, the country counts 40,000 Bedouins (nomadic desert dwellers). A large part of the population earns its living from farming.

Aqaba is Jordan's only port and of tremendous importance to the country's economy. Countless trucks ply the route between Aqaba and the capital, Amman, a journey of some 220 miles. For cruise vessels the port provides the gateway for excursions to famed Petra and spectacular Wadi Rum as well as trips to the Dead Sea. With stark mountains rising in the background, the port boasts an attractive setting. In the center of town is a string of shops, hotels and restaurants.

Gibraltar
Gibraltar is both a town and country of only 7 sq. km , but it has its own airport, currency, postage stamps, naval and military garrisons, two cathedrals, its own newspapers, radio, and TV and a casino. "The Rock" enjoys a pleasant climate and has a recorded history dating from A.D. 711 and traces of cave occupation 40,000 years ago.

The Rock of Gibraltar is a massive limestone rock rising out of the sea to a height of 425m (1,396 ft.), and is often referred to as the Gateway to the Mediterranean.

The town of Gibraltar lies on the west side of the Rock around the harbors. You can visit the top attractions in 3 to 4 hours. Most visitors, however, allocate a full day.

Southampton
Southampton is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England. It is the closest city to the New Forest, situated approximately halfway between Portsmouth and Bournemouth. The city of Southampton is a modern and bustling place to visit, filled with huge shopping malls, modern buildings and an interesting past.

Southampton's busiest tourist attractions include the Civic Centre - home to the Guildhall, library and many significant events throughout the year; Ocean Village - a trendy marina development full of waterfront attractions, restaurants, bars, cinemas and shops; Southampton Common - an enormous area of green in the very heart of the city, with plenty for all the family such as the Hawthorns Urban Wildlife; and the Rose Bowl - a prominent local sporting venue.