Getting ashore
Port Said is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Port Said, 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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Port Said Cruise Port
Port Said is a shorter port call with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic mostly from April and November.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~1h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Port Said
How much time will you have?
About 0h 30m is typical
Most cruises spend 0h 15m to 14h 30m in Port Said, which makes it a shorter port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Port Said get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~3,950 passengers
- Busy day: 9,850+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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Where Port Said fits into a cruise
Port Said is most commonly visited on Greek Isles itineraries, often alongside Limassol and Alexandria .
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When to cruise to Port Said
Cruise ships visit during 7 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from April and November.
Most cruise traffic clusters from April and November, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Port Said typically carry around 1,984 guests, with MSC Lirica, MSC Armonia, and MSC Sinfonia calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Lirica 16 calls
- 2 MSC Armonia 5 calls
- 3 MSC Sinfonia 5 calls
- 4 Celestyal Discovery 1 call
- 5 Celestyal Journey 1 call
- 6 Norwegian Sun 1 call
Next port calls
Nov 6 MSC Armonia
Nov 10 MSC Lirica
Nov 16 Celestyal Journey
Nov 21 MSC Lirica
Nov 23 Celestyal Discovery
Cruises that visit Port Said
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Dec 7, 2026 · 10 nights
Visits Port Said on day 6
$467 interior · $47/night
44% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Sun
Piraeus (Athens) → Rhodes → Abu Dhabi → Dubai
Sep 5, 2027 · 21 nights
Visits Port Said on day 5
$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 Port Said on day 7
$626 interior · $57/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Venice → Katakolon → Split → Venice
Dec 17, 2026 · 11 nights
Visits Port Said on day 7
$731 interior · $66/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Split → Venice → Alexandria → Split
Dec 27, 2026 · 11 nights
Visits Port Said on day 8
$1,398 interior · $127/night
18% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Marghera (Venice) → Bari
Dec 28, 2026 · 12 nights
Visits Port Said on day 7
$1,401 interior · $117/night
16% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Port Said
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Port Said, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
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 Nov 4
From $603 interior · $55/night
Best departure: 31% below typical
7 upcoming departures · 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
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
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FAQ about cruises visiting Port Said
Which cruise itineraries usually include Port Said?
Cruises that call at Port Said often follow itineraries such as Greek Isles Loop via Katakolon & Iraklion, Red Sea Repositioning: Rhodes, Limassol & Alexandria, and Greek Isles Loop via Iraklion, Rhodes & Limassol.
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