This 5-night cruise aboard the Symphony departs from Doha, Qatar on Saturday, December 27, 2025 and returns on Thursday, Jan 1st. December weather across this route averages 87°/59°F.
The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.6 out of 10 — Doha (9.0), Muscat (8.3), Khor Fakkan (8.3), Dubai (8.9).
Cruise Length
5
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Doha
Qatar
Port Stops
4
Sea Days
1
Cruise Itinerary Map - 6 Night Arabian Peninsula (Doha To Dubai)
Crystal Symphony · December 27, 2025
The Crystal Symphony sails on December 27, 2025 for a 6 Night Arabian Peninsula (Doha To Dubai). The ship will depart the port of Doha, Qatar at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Dubai, U.a.e. on Jan 1st at N/A. During the 6-day journey, the Crystal Symphony will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Cruise itinerary route
6 Night Arabian Peninsula (Doha To Dubai)
- DEC27
Doha, QatarA: — - D: 5:00 PM - DEC28
At SeaA: — - D: — - DEC29
Muscat, OmanA: 7:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM - DEC30
Khor Fakkan, U.a.e.A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM - DEC27
Dubai, U.a.e.A: — - D: — - DEC27Dubai, U.a.e.A: — - D: —
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Crystal Symphony Cruise Ports
December 27, 2025 · 6 Night Arabian Peninsula (Doha To Dubai)
Day 2•Sunday, Dec 28
At Sea
Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM
Day 3•Monday, Dec 29
Muscat, Oman
Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM
Day 4•Tuesday, Dec 30
Khor Fakkan, U.a.e.
Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM
Day 6•Saturday, Dec 27
Dubai, U.a.e.
Arrival: —•Departure: —
Returning to Dubai, U.a.e. — see Day 5 above for port info.
Weather Forecast
Crystal Symphony - December 27, 2025 Weather Forecast
Average monthly weather for your cruise ports
Doha, Qatar
🌤️
December
Typical Weather
87°F
Average High
51°F
Average Low
Rainfall
0.01in
Daily average
0.3 in monthly total
Crystal Symphony Shore Excursions
Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.
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Itinerary Safety Score
Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.
Itinerary Safety Rank
86 / 100
safer than 86% of all cruises
9
/ 10
Doha
Doha is one of the safest cities globally, offering cruise travelers a secure environment with low crime rates and strong law enforcement.
8
/ 10
Muscat
Muscat is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, a strong security presence, and standard travel precautions recommended.
8
/ 10
Khor Fakkan
Khor Fakkan is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, strict law enforcement, and a recommendation for travelers to respect local customs.
9
/ 10
Dubai
Dubai is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, strong security, and a commitment to ensuring tourist safety.
Cruise Ship
⚓ Tonnage
31,050
vs avg 50,020
🛠️ Year Built
1,995
vs avg 1,996
📏 Length (ft)
—
vs avg —
👥 Passenger Count
952
vs avg 1,003
The Symphony has a construction date of 1995 and a total size of 31,050 gross tons. The ship measures — feet in length. Crystal Symphony is included in Crystal’s Serenity class. At full capacity, the Crystal Symphony holds 952 passengers. That includes 952 cruise vacationers and — staff members. The Symphony total number of staterooms is 0.
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Crystal Symphony December 27, 2025 FAQ
What's the cheapest cabin on the Crystal Symphony December 27, 2025 cruise?▾
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What's the weather like on the Crystal Symphony December 27, 2025 route?▾
Across the ports visited on this 5-night route, December averages 87°F highs and 59°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.
How safe is the December 27, 2025 Crystal Symphony itinerary?▾
This itinerary scores 8.6 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, with per-port scores of Doha 9.0, Muscat 8.3, Khor Fakkan 8.3, Dubai 8.9. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.
When does the Crystal Symphony sail and return on this itinerary?▾
The Crystal Symphony departs Doha, Qatar on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM and returns on Thursday, Jan 1st, 2026. Total duration: 5 nights.
Who is the cruise director for the Crystal Symphony sailing on December 27, 2025?▾
Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.
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Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
Last Updated: May 22, 2026