Getting ashore
Alexandria is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Alexandria, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Alexandria Cruise Port
Alexandria is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in October through December.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~19h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Alexandria
How much time will you have?
About 19h is typical
Most cruises spend 14h to 21h in Alexandria, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Alexandria get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 9% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,300 passengers
- Busy day: 10,650+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 9% of days
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Where Alexandria fits into a cruise
Alexandria is most commonly visited on Greek Isles itineraries, often alongside Istanbul and Port Said .
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When to cruise to Alexandria
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from October through December.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from October through December.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Alexandria typically carry around 2,170 guests, with Aroya, MSC Lirica, and Rhapsody of the Seas calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Aroya 101 calls
- 2 MSC Lirica 18 calls
- 3 Rhapsody of the Seas 16 calls
- 4 Azamara Onward 11 calls
- 5 Oosterdam 11 calls
- 6 Vasco Da Gama 7 calls
Next port calls
Cruises that visit Alexandria
Seven Seas Mariner
Istanbul → Rhodes → Alexandria → Piraeus (Athens)
Sep 30, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Alexandria on day 8
$10,099 suite · $1,010/night
26% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Dec 7, 2026 · 10 nights
Visits Alexandria on day 7
$467 interior · $47/night
44% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Sun
Piraeus (Athens) → Rhodes → Abu Dhabi → Dubai
Sep 5, 2027 · 21 nights
Visits Alexandria on day 4
$5,119 interior · $244/night
27% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Nov 15, 2026 · 11 nights
Visits Alexandria on day 8
$626 interior · $57/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Venice → Katakolon → Split → Venice
Dec 17, 2026 · 11 nights
Visits Alexandria on day 8
$731 interior · $66/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
Seven Seas Mariner
Piraeus (Athens) → Chania → Alexandria → Piraeus (Athens)
Sep 20, 2027 · 20 nights
Visits Alexandria on day 18
$21,499 suite · $1,075/night
37% below typicalCruise routes that include Alexandria
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Alexandria, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Eastern Mediterranean · Greek Isles
Rhodes → Limassol → Haifa + 2 more
From Istanbul · 10 nights · Next Sep 30
From $10,099 suite · $1,010/night
Best departure: 26% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Marghera → Katakolon → Heraklion + 2 more
From Split · 10 nights · Next Dec 6
From $467 interior · $47/night
Best departure: 44% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Red Sea · Eastern Mediterranean
Rhodes → Limassol → Alexandria + 8 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 21 nights · Next Sep 5
From $5,119 interior · $244/night
Best departure: 27% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Katakolon → Heraklion → Rhodes + 4 more
From Marghera (Venice) · 11 nights · Next Oct 24
From $603 interior · $55/night
Best departure: 31% below typical
8 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Mediterranean · Greek Isles
Chania → Santorini → Mykonos + 10 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 20 nights · Next Sep 20
From $21,499 suite · $1,075/night
Best departure: 37% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Katakolon → Heraklion → Rhodes + 5 more
From Marghera (Venice) · 12 nights · Next Dec 28
From $1,401 interior · $117/night
Best departure: 16% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Related ports near Alexandria
FAQ about cruises visiting Alexandria
Which cruise itineraries usually include Alexandria?
Cruises that call at Alexandria often follow itineraries such as Eastern Mediterranean Circuit via Rhodes, Limassol & Haifa, Greek Isles Loop via Katakolon & Iraklion, and Red Sea Repositioning: Rhodes, Limassol & Alexandria.
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