Getting ashore
Suez is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Suez, 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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Suez Cruise Port
Suez is a shorter port call with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic during the warmer months.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~0h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Suez
How much time will you have?
About 0h 15m is typical
Most cruises spend 0h 15m to 0h 30m in Suez, which makes it a shorter port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Suez get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~1,250 passengers
- Busy day: 9,800+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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Where Suez fits into a cruise
Suez is most commonly visited on Red Sea itineraries, often alongside Port Said and Safaga .
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When to cruise to Suez
Cruise ships visit during 8 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Suez typically carry around 1,950 guests, with MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia, and Seven Seas Voyager calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Armonia 5 calls
- 2 MSC Sinfonia 5 calls
- 3 Seven Seas Voyager 5 calls
- 4 Emerald Kaia 4 calls
- 5 Aroya 3 calls
Next port calls
Nov 3 Emerald Kaia
Nov 7 MSC Armonia
Dec 10 Seven Seas Voyager
Mar 16 Seven Seas Voyager
Mar 17 Seven Seas Voyager
Cruises that visit Suez
Emerald Kaia
Ain Sokhna → Sharm El-Sheikh → Mykonos → Piraeus (Athens)
Apr 7, 2027 · 17 nights
Visits Suez on day 8
$29,238 suite · $1,720/night
11% below typical · 3-month low
Emerald Kaia
Ain Sokhna → Sharm El-Sheikh → Paphos → Larnaca
Apr 7, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Suez on day 8
$8,725 balcony · $873/night
25% below typicalCruise routes that include Suez
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Suez, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Red Sea
Sharm El-Sheikh → Aqaba → Hurghada + 9 more
From Ain Sokhna · 17 nights · Next Apr 7
From $29,238 suite · $1,720/night
Best departure: 11% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Red Sea · Eastern Mediterranean
Sharm El-Sheikh → Aqaba → Hurghada + 3 more
From Ain Sokhna · 10 nights · Next Apr 7
From $8,725 balcony · $873/night
Best departure: 25% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Indian Ocean Islands · Red Sea
Possession → Port Louis → Antsiranana + 9 more
From Durban · 26 nights · Next Apr 1
From $2,009 interior · $77/night
Best departure: 2% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Adriatic Sea · Red Sea
Port Louis → Antsiranana → Nosy Be + 12 more
From Durban · Next Apr 1
From $2,699 interior · $87/night
Best departure: 1% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Red Sea · Western Mediterranean
Olbia → Naples → Catania + 10 more
From Marseille · 27 nights · Next Oct 16
From $2,239 interior · $83/night
Best departure: 2% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Red Sea
Civitavecchia → Genoa → Marseille + 13 more
From Alicante · 31 nights · Next Oct 12
From $2,689 interior · $87/night
Best departure: 2% above typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Suez
Which cruise itineraries usually include Suez?
Cruises that call at Suez often follow itineraries such as Greek Isles Repositioning via Sharm El-Sheikh, 'Aqaba & Paphos, Red Sea Repositioning via Sharm El-Sheikh, 'Aqaba & Paphos, and Indian Ocean Islands One-Way via Port Louis, Antsiranana & Port Victoria.
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