Seven Seas Explorer • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
19-night Red Sea One-Way via Dubai, Muscat & Jeddah
May 22, 2028 → Jun 10, 2028 • Doha → Piraeus (Athens)
From $10,813
$569/night
Great deal
↓32% below typical
'Aqaba
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Cruises visiting 'Aqaba
Quietest
Sep-Oct
Busiest
Apr
Upcoming
77+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Sep-Oct (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 39+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include 'Aqaba.
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 'Aqaba
These sailings rank first because they visit 'Aqaba while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Seven Seas Splendor • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
23-night Red Sea One-Way: Salalah, Jeddah & Safaga
Apr 25, 2027 → May 18, 2027 • Abu Dhabi → Civitavecchia (Rome)
From $15,152
$659/night
Great deal
↓26% below typical
Emerald Kaia • Emerald Cruises
9-night Red Sea One-Way via Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada & Wedjh
Nov 11, 2026 → Nov 20, 2026 • 'Aqaba → Ain Sukhna
From $6,487
$721/night
Great deal
↓23% below typical
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
26-night Indian Ocean Islands One-Way via Port Louis, Antsiranana & Port Victoria
Apr 1, 2027 → Apr 27, 2027 • Durban → Marghera (Venice)
From $2,180
$84/night
Great deal
↓25% below typical
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
Seven Seas Mariner • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
21-night Red Sea One-Way: Salalah, Jeddah & Safaga
May 15, 2029 → Jun 5, 2029 • Dubai → Civitavecchia (Rome)
From $12,296
$586/night
Good value
↓19% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit 'Aqaba, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on 'Aqaba that day.
'Aqaba is busiest from Apr, with multiple ships per day. Sep, Oct are significantly quieter.
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~900 passengers
$656/night
↑14% vs typical
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$618/night
↑7% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
1 ship visit 'Aqaba on this date, carrying about ~900 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~900 passengers
- Cruises
- 3
- Best fare
- $656/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit 'Aqaba on this date.
Explora II • Explora Journeys
9-night Red Sea Loop via Luxor & Sokhna Port
Feb 16, 2027 → Feb 25, 2027 • Jeddah ↔
From $5,905
$656/night
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on 'Aqaba that same day.
Best time to visit 'Aqaba 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 'Aqaba still look attractively priced.
September
Median price/night
$141
1 visits
Traffic
↑30% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
October
Cheapest
Median price/night
$95
1 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$466
8 visits
Traffic
↓16% vs typical
4 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$95
4 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$95
2 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
February
Priciest
Median price/night
$656
3 visits
Traffic
↑14% vs typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$630
8 visits
Traffic
↑12% vs typical
2 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$221
12 visits
Traffic
Near typical
4 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$122
4 visits
Traffic
↓13% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include 'Aqaba
Compare the itinerary families that stop in 'Aqaba, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Red Sea One-Way: Salalah, Jeddah & Safaga (Best Balance)
Red Sea • Next: Apr 25
From $15,152
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Red Sea One-Way via Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada & Wedjh (Rare Variant)
Red Sea • Next: Nov 11
From $6,487
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Indian Ocean Islands One-Way via Port Louis, Antsiranana & Port Victoria (Best Balance)
Indian Ocean Islands • Next: Apr 1
From $2,180
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Red Sea One-Way via Sharm El-Sheikh, 'Aqaba & Sir Bani Yas Island (Best Balance)
Red Sea • Next: Dec 7
From $13,255
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Red Sea Loop via Sharm El-Sheikh & Al 'Aqabah (Best Balance)
Red Sea • Next: Sep 22
From $567
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit via Port Elizabeth, Durban & Mamoudzou (Best Balance)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Feb 1
From $40,296
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit 'Aqaba on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in 'Aqaba depart from:
Upcoming port calls in 'Aqaba
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FAQ about cruises visiting 'Aqaba
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include 'Aqaba.
What is the best time to visit 'Aqaba on a cruise?
October currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting 'Aqaba, 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 'Aqaba busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to 'Aqaba. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include 'Aqaba?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include 'Aqaba include Red Sea One-Way: Salalah, Jeddah & Safaga (Best Balance), Red Sea One-Way via Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada & Wedjh (Rare Variant), and Indian Ocean Islands One-Way via Port Louis, Antsiranana & Port Victoria (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit 'Aqaba?
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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