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.
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Port Said Cruise Port
Port Said is a shorter port call with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from April and November.
Usually quiet
~1h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Port Said
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: 9,800+ 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 As Suways (Suez) .
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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 Celestyal Discovery calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Lirica 17 calls
- 2 MSC Armonia 5 calls
- 3 Celestyal Discovery 1 call
- 4 Celestyal Journey 1 call
- 5 Norwegian Sun 1 call
Next port calls
Cruises that visit Port Said
Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature Port Said.
MSC Armonia
Cape Town → Durban → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Mar 29 · 29 nights
Visits Port Said on day 25
$2,549 inside · $88/night
Limited price history
MSC Armonia
Durban → Port Louis → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Apr 1 · 26 nights
Visits Port Said on day 22
About average
$2,049 inside · $79/night
MSC Armonia
Durban → Port Louis → Brindisi → Marghera (Venice)
Apr 1 · 31 nights
Visits Port Said on day 22
About average
$2,739 inside · $88/night
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Dec 7 · 10 nights
Visits Port Said on day 6
$869 inside · $87/night
Limited price history
MSC Lirica
Split → Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Split
Dec 6 · 10 nights
Visits Port Said on day 7
About average
$876 inside · $88/night
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Nov 26 · 11 nights
Visits Port Said on day 7
$1,004 inside · $91/night
Limited price history
Cruise 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.
Indian Ocean Islands One-Way: Durban, Port Louis & Antsiranana
From $2,549
$2,549
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Indian Ocean Islands One-Way via Port Louis, Antsiranana & Port Victoria
From $2,049
$2,049
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Adriatic Sea Circuit: Port Louis, Antsiranana & Port Victoria
From $2,739
$2,739
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Greek Isles Loop via Iraklion & Port Said
From $869
$869
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Greek Isles Loop via Katakolon & Iraklion
From $876
$876
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Greek Isles Loop via Iraklion, Rhodes & Limassol
From $1,004
$1,004
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2 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Port Said
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Port Said.
What is the best time to visit Port Said on a cruise?
The best time to visit Port Said depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.
When is Port Said busiest for cruise traffic?
Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Port Said?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Port Said include Indian Ocean Islands One-Way: Durban, Port Louis & Antsiranana, Indian Ocean Islands One-Way via Port Louis, Antsiranana & Port Victoria, and Adriatic Sea Circuit: Port Louis, Antsiranana & Port Victoria. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Port Said?
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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