Hurghada Red Sea
Cruise destination intelligence Egypt

Cruises visiting Hurghada

Quietest
Apr
Busiest
Nov
Upcoming
7+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Apr (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 6+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

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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 Hurghada

These sailings rank first because they visit Hurghada while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Emerald Cruises

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

Lowest in 30 days $2,017 below typical ↘ Trending down

From $6,431

$715/night

Great deal

↓24% below typical

Emerald Cruises

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

Lowest in 30 days $2,115 below typical ↘ Trending down

From $7,271

$727/night

Great deal

↓23% below typical

Emerald Cruises

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

Lowest in 180 days $960 below typical

From $8,446

$845/night

Good value

↓10% below typical

Emerald Cruises

Emerald Kaia • Emerald Cruises

11-night Red Sea One-Way via Paphos, As Suways & Port of NEOM

Oct 31, 2026 → Nov 11, 2026 • Larnaca → 'Aqaba

Lowest in 30 days

From $9,789

$890/night

Typical price

↓2% below typical

Emerald Cruises

Emerald Kaia • Emerald Cruises

10-night Red Sea Repositioning via Sharm El-Sheikh, 'Aqaba & Paphos

Apr 7, 2027 → Apr 17, 2027 • Ain Sukhna → Larnaca

Lowest in 30 days $1,075 above typical

From $10,461

$1,046/night

Priced high

↑11% above typical

Emerald Cruises

Emerald Kaia • Emerald Cruises

21-night Red Sea One-Way via Mykonos, Pátmos & Bodrum

Oct 21, 2026 → Nov 11, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) → 'Aqaba

Lowest in 180 days $2,527 above typical

From $27,907

$1,329/night

Typical price

↑10% above typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Hurghada, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Hurghada that day.

Hurghada is busiest from Nov, with multiple ships per day. Apr are significantly quieter.

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Best time to visit Hurghada 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 Hurghada still look attractively priced.

November
Cheapest
Median price/night
$809
4 visits
Traffic
↓14% vs typical
1 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
April
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,486
2 visits
Traffic
↑7% vs typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Hurghada

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How to visit Hurghada on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Hurghada depart from:

10-17 nights
9 nights
11 nights

Upcoming port calls in Hurghada

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Date Ship Line
Nov 7, 2026 Emerald Kaia Emerald Cruises
Nov 14, 2026 Emerald Kaia Emerald Cruises
Nov 25, 2026 Emerald Kaia Emerald Cruises
Apr 11, 2027 Emerald Kaia Emerald Cruises
Nov 21, 2028 Emerald Raiya Emerald Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Hurghada

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Hurghada.

What is the best time to visit Hurghada on a cruise?
November currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Hurghada, 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 Hurghada busiest for cruise traffic?
November currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Hurghada. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Hurghada?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Hurghada include Red Sea One-Way via Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada & Wedjh (Rare Variant), Red Sea One-Way via Al 'Aqabah, Sharm El-Sheikh & Yanbu commercial city (Rare Variant), and Red Sea One-Way via Paphos, As Suways & Port of NEOM (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 Hurghada?
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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