MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
20-night Persian Gulf One-Way via Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat
Mar 30, 2028 → Apr 19, 2028 • Doha → Civitavecchia (Rome)
From $1,679
$84/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
Safaga
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Cruises visiting Safaga
Quietest
Sep-Oct
Busiest
Nov-Apr
Upcoming
61+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Sep-Oct (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 21+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Safaga.
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 Safaga
These sailings rank first because they visit Safaga while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
23-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat
Mar 30, 2028 → Apr 22, 2028 • Doha → Barcelona
From $1,999
$87/night
Great deal
↓45% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
18-night Persian Gulf One-Way via Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat
Apr 1, 2028 → Apr 19, 2028 • Dubai → Civitavecchia (Rome)
From $1,478
$82/night
Great deal
↓48% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
19-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Sir Bani Yas Island, Muscat & Safaga
Apr 3, 2028 → Apr 22, 2028 • Abu Dhabi → Barcelona
From $1,569
$83/night
Great deal
↓48% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
19-night Itinerary AEDXB-AEAUH-AEYAS-OMMCT-EGSGA-EGSUZ-EGPSD-MTMLA-ITNAP-ITCVV
Apr 1, 2028 → Apr 20, 2028 • Dubai → Genova
From $1,589
$84/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
MSC World Europa • MSC Cruises
20-night Western Mediterranean Circuit via Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island & Muscat
Apr 1, 2028 → Apr 21, 2028 • Dubai → Marseille
From $1,679
$84/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Safaga, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Safaga that day.
Safaga is busiest from Nov-Apr, with multiple ships per day. Sep, Oct are significantly quieter.
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~2,000 passengers
$186/night
↑166% vs typical
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$312/night
Near median
Selected port-call day
Friday, September 11, 2026
1 ship visit Safaga on this date, carrying about ~2,000 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,000 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $186/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Safaga on this date.
Norwegian Sky • Norwegian Cruise Line
21-night Red Sea Repositioning via Alexandria, Safaga & Rhodes
Sep 9, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) → Dubai
From $3,899
$186/night
Best time to visit Safaga 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 Safaga still look attractively priced.
September
Cheapest
Median price/night
$186
1 visits
Traffic
↑166% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$312
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$727
6 visits
Traffic
↓21% vs typical
3 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$631
2 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$627
4 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$226
7 visits
Traffic
↑6% vs typical
2 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$659
2 visits
Traffic
↓26% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Safaga
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Safaga, 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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Red Sea One-Way via Al 'Aqabah, Sharm El-Sheikh & Yanbu commercial city (Rare Variant)
Red Sea • Next: Nov 20
From $7,334
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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Western Mediterranean Circuit via Port Elizabeth, Durban & Mamoudzou (Best Balance)
Western Mediterranean • Next: Feb 1
From $40,296
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Red Sea Repositioning via Kusadasi, Bodrum & Iraklion (Best Balance)
Red Sea • Next: Sep 23
From $6,549
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Safaga on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Safaga depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Safaga
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FAQ about cruises visiting Safaga
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Safaga.
What is the best time to visit Safaga on a cruise?
September currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Safaga, 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 Safaga busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Safaga. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Safaga?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Safaga include Red Sea One-Way: Salalah, Jeddah & Safaga (Best Balance), Red Sea One-Way via Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada & Wedjh (Rare Variant), and Red Sea One-Way via Al 'Aqabah, Sharm El-Sheikh & Yanbu commercial city (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Safaga?
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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