Red Sea Cruises

Introduction

World renowned for its crystal clear waters, abundance of sea life and splendid beaches, the Red Sea is a popular cruise destination. The countries that border the Red Sea include Israel, Sudan, Egypt, Jordan and Yemen. There are plenty of cruise companies that offer vacations to the Red Sea, all having different itineraries and cruise options, so there’s something for every traveler. Below, you’ll find a selection of companies that offer cruises to the Red Sea.

Princess Cruises

There are numerous cruises that pass through the Red Sea offered by Princess Cruises. A very popular cruise is the 12 nights Holy Land Cruise on board the Pacific Princess. The Pacific Princess is a five star ship that offers passengers entertainment, a wide choice of dining options, pools, a fitness spa, a library, a cabaret lounge and a casino. Departing from Rome in Italy with stops including Jerusalem, Port Said, Kusadasi, Nazareth, Patmos, Sorrento, Santorini and Alexandria, the prices for the cruise prices from $3140 per person to $4690 per person. The lower prices are for interior rooms while the higher prices are for suites. Prices are exclusive of air fares and excursions. Princess Cruises also offer a number of excursions to enable passengers to make the most of their time on shore, notable excursions include a trip to Bethlehem in Jerusalem and a Nile lunch cruise in Egypt

Celebrity Cruises

With an award winning fleet of eleven ships and fantastic deals for passengers, Celebrity Cruises are the company to choose for your cruise to the Red Sea. The most popular cruise is the twelve night Egypt and Red Sea cruise, on board the Silhouette. Departing from Italy, Rome, the stops include Athens, Santorini, Alexandria, Naples and Ashdod, before returning to Rome on the thirteenth day. The prices start at $3129 per person and go up to $5979 per person. The lower prices are for interior rooms while the higher prices are for suites. In the price, the air fare from the UK is included.

Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises is a company famous for its intimate, all inclusive luxury cruises. Silversea have a number of cruises which travel through the Red Sea. A popular choice is the fourteen night Red Sea voyage aboard the five star Silver Spirit. The cruise departs from Dubai and stops at Muscat, Safaga, Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh and Alexandria before ending in Athens. Silversea offer a number of different excursions for each of the stops. The most notable excursions include a night in the desert in Dubai, a dolphin watch and snorkeling adventure in Muscat, a temples and tombs adventure in Safaga, a visit to the Sphinx and the pyramids from Alexandria and a trip in a semi submersible watercraft on a Red Sea adventure in Sharm El Sheikh. Prices range from $7538 per person for a Vista suite and increase to $26,858 for the Owners suite. Prices are all inclusive and include a Silversea air credit worth $1500 per person.