Getting ashore
Sharm El-Sheikh is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Sharm El-Sheikh, 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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Sharm El-Sheikh Cruise Port
Sharm El-Sheikh is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic mostly from October through November.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~12h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Sharm El-Sheikh
How much time will you have?
About 12h is typical
Most cruises spend 11h to 13h in Sharm El-Sheikh, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Sharm El-Sheikh get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 5% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,450 passengers
- Busy day: 5,900+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 5% of days
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Where Sharm El-Sheikh fits into a cruise
Sharm El-Sheikh is most commonly visited on Red Sea itineraries, often alongside Sokhna Port and Aqaba .
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When to cruise to Sharm El-Sheikh
Cruise ships visit during 10 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from October through November.
Most cruise traffic clusters from October through November, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Sharm El-Sheikh typically carry around 1,950 guests, with Aroya, Explora II, and Emerald Kaia calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Aroya 13 calls
- 2 Explora II 9 calls
- 3 Emerald Kaia 6 calls
- 4 MSC Armonia 5 calls
- 5 MSC Sinfonia 5 calls
- 6 Oceania Vista 2 calls
Next port calls
Nov 6 Emerald Kaia · Aroya
Nov 9 MSC Armonia
Nov 13 Emerald Kaia
Nov 24 Emerald Kaia
Dec 11 Seven Seas Voyager
Cruises that visit Sharm El-Sheikh
Norwegian Sun
Piraeus (Athens) → Rhodes → Abu Dhabi → Dubai
Sep 5, 2027 · 21 nights
Visits Sharm El-Sheikh on day 10
$5,119 interior · $244/night
27% below typical · 3-month low
Emerald Kaia
Ain Sokhna → Sharm El-Sheikh → Mykonos → Piraeus (Athens)
Apr 7, 2027 · 17 nights
Visits Sharm El-Sheikh on day 2
$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 Sharm El-Sheikh on day 2
$8,725 balcony · $873/night
25% below typicalCruise routes that include Sharm El-Sheikh
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Sharm El-Sheikh, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
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
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
Related ports near Sharm El-Sheikh
FAQ about cruises visiting Sharm El-Sheikh
Which cruise itineraries usually include Sharm El-Sheikh?
Cruises that call at Sharm El-Sheikh often follow itineraries such as Red Sea Repositioning: Rhodes, Limassol & Alexandria, Greek Isles Repositioning via Sharm El-Sheikh, 'Aqaba & Paphos, and Red Sea Repositioning via Sharm El-Sheikh, 'Aqaba & Paphos.
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