Emerald Kaia • Emerald Cruises
10-night Red Sea One-Way via Al 'Aqabah, Sharm El-Sheikh & Yanbu commercial city
Nov 20, 2026 → Nov 30, 2026 • Ain Sukhna → Jeddah
From $7,334
$733/night
Great deal
↓22% below typical
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Cruises visiting Al 'Aqabah
Quietest
Sep-Oct
Busiest
Nov
Upcoming
15+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Sep-Oct (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 5+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Al 'Aqabah.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Al 'Aqabah
These sailings rank first because they visit Al 'Aqabah while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Emerald Raiya • Emerald Cruises
9-night Red Sea Loop via Ain Sukhna & Safaga
Nov 11, 2027 → Nov 20, 2027 • 'Aqaba → Al 'Aqabah
From $6,544
$727/night
Great deal
↓23% below typical
Emerald Raiya • Emerald Cruises
9-night Red Sea Loop via Ain Sukhna & Safaga
Apr 24, 2028 → May 3, 2028 • 'Aqaba → Al 'Aqabah
From $9,361
$1,040/night
Good value
↓19% below typical
Emerald Raiya • Emerald Cruises
11-night Red Sea One-Way via Yanbu commercial city, Safaga & Eilat
Apr 13, 2028 → Apr 24, 2028 • Jeddah → Al 'Aqabah
From $8,689
$790/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
Oceania Nautica • Oceania Cruises
21-night Red Sea Repositioning via Kusadasi, Bodrum & Iraklion
Sep 23, 2026 → Oct 14, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) → Doha
From $6,549
$312/night
Typical price
↓3% below typical
Emerald Raiya • Emerald Cruises
10-night Red Sea One-Way: Al 'Aqabah, Sharm El-Sheikh & Yanbu commercial city
Nov 16, 2028 → Nov 26, 2028 • Ain Sukhna → Jeddah
From $8,519
$852/night
Typical price
↓9% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Al 'Aqabah, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Al 'Aqabah that day.
Al 'Aqabah is busiest from Nov, with multiple ships per day. Sep, Oct are significantly quieter.
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Best time to visit Al 'Aqabah on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Al 'Aqabah still look attractively priced.
September
Median price/night
$186
1 visits
Traffic
↑166% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
October
Priciest
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$312
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
November
Cheapest
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$85
4 visits
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↑18% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Al 'Aqabah
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Al 'Aqabah, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Red Sea One-Way via Al 'Aqabah, Sharm El-Sheikh & Yanbu commercial city (Rare Variant)
Red Sea • Next: Nov 20
From $7,334
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Red Sea Repositioning via Kusadasi, Bodrum & Iraklion (Best Balance)
Red Sea • Next: Sep 23
From $6,549
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Red Sea Repositioning via Alexandria, Safaga & Rhodes (Rare Variant)
Red Sea • Next: Sep 9
From $3,899
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Red Sea One-Way via Split, Iraklion & Port Said (Best Balance)
Red Sea • Next: Nov 1
From $2,013
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Indian Ocean Islands Repositioning via Split, Iraklion & Port Said (Best Balance)
Indian Ocean Islands • Next: Nov 1
From $2,455
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit Al 'Aqabah on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Al 'Aqabah depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Al 'Aqabah
See the next scheduled ship visits into Al 'Aqabah.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Norwegian Sky | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oceania Nautica | Oceania Cruises |
| Nov 8, 2026 | MSC Armonia | MSC Cruises |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Emerald Kaia | Emerald Cruises |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Emerald Kaia | Emerald Cruises |
| Sep 12, 2027 | Norwegian Sun | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Nov 19, 2027 | Emerald Raiya | Emerald Cruises |
| Nov 20, 2027 | Emerald Raiya | Emerald Cruises |
| Apr 23, 2028 | Emerald Raiya | Emerald Cruises |
| Apr 24, 2028 | Emerald Raiya | Emerald Cruises |
| May 2, 2028 | Emerald Raiya | Emerald Cruises |
| May 3, 2028 | Emerald Raiya | Emerald Cruises |
| Nov 18, 2028 | Emerald Raiya | Emerald Cruises |
| Nov 19, 2028 | Emerald Raiya | Emerald Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Al 'Aqabah
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Al 'Aqabah.
What is the best time to visit Al 'Aqabah on a cruise?
November currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Al 'Aqabah, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Al 'Aqabah busiest for cruise traffic?
November currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Al 'Aqabah. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Al 'Aqabah?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Al 'Aqabah include Red Sea One-Way via Al 'Aqabah, Sharm El-Sheikh & Yanbu commercial city (Rare Variant), Red Sea Repositioning via Kusadasi, Bodrum & Iraklion (Best Balance), and Red Sea Repositioning via Alexandria, Safaga & Rhodes (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Al 'Aqabah?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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