Aroya • Aroya Cruises
8-night Red Sea Repositioning via Sharm El-Sheikh, Ain Sukhna & Antalya
May 28, 2027 → Jun 5, 2027 • Jeddah → Istanbul
From $675
$84/night
Great deal
↓40% below typical
Sharm El-Sheikh
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Cruises visiting Sharm El-Sheikh
Quietest
Oct-Dec
Busiest
Nov-Mar
Upcoming
53+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Oct-Dec (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 25+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Sharm El-Sheikh.
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 Sharm El-Sheikh
These sailings rank first because they visit Sharm El-Sheikh while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Seven Seas Explorer • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
19-night Red Sea One-Way via Dubai, Muscat & Jeddah
May 22, 2028 → Jun 10, 2028 • Doha → Piraeus (Athens)
From $10,813
$569/night
Great deal
↓32% below typical
Aroya • Aroya Cruises
8-night Red Sea Repositioning via Marmaris & Bodrum
Sep 11, 2027 → Sep 19, 2027 • Istanbul → Jeddah
From $675
$84/night
Great deal
↓22% below typical
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
From $6,487
$721/night
Great deal
↓23% below typical
MSC Armonia • MSC Cruises
26-night Indian Ocean Islands One-Way via Port Louis, Antsiranana & Port Victoria
Apr 1, 2027 → Apr 27, 2027 • Durban → Marghera (Venice)
From $2,180
$84/night
Great deal
↓25% below typical
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
From $7,334
$733/night
Great deal
↓22% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Sharm El-Sheikh, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Sharm El-Sheikh that day.
Sharm El-Sheikh is busiest from Nov-Mar, with multiple ships per day. Oct, Dec are significantly quieter.
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$312/night
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Selected port-call day
Friday, October 2, 2026
1 ship visit Sharm El-Sheikh on this date, carrying about ~700 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~700 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $312/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Sharm El-Sheikh on this date.
Oceania Nautica • Oceania Cruises
21-night Red Sea Repositioning via Kusadasi, Bodrum & Iraklion
Sep 23, 2026 → Oct 14, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) → Doha
From $6,549
$312/night
Typical price
↓3% below typical
Best time to visit Sharm El-Sheikh 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 Sharm El-Sheikh still look attractively priced.
September
Median price/night
$141
3 visits
Traffic
↑30% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$312
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$727
6 visits
Traffic
↓21% vs typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$631
1 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$656
3 visits
Traffic
↑14% vs typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$630
6 visits
Traffic
↑15% vs typical
1 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
April
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,055
3 visits
Traffic
↑13% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
May
Cheapest
Median price/night
$99
2 visits
Traffic
↓29% vs typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Sharm El-Sheikh
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Sharm El-Sheikh, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Red Sea Repositioning via Sharm El-Sheikh, Ain Sukhna & Antalya (Port-Heavy)
Red Sea • Next: May 28
From $675
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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Indian Ocean Islands One-Way via Port Louis, Antsiranana & Port Victoria (Best Balance)
Indian Ocean Islands • Next: Apr 1
From $2,180
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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Red Sea Loop via Sharm El-Sheikh & Al 'Aqabah (Best Balance)
Red Sea • Next: Sep 22
From $567
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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How to visit Sharm El-Sheikh on a cruise
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Upcoming port calls in Sharm El-Sheikh
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FAQ about cruises visiting Sharm El-Sheikh
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Sharm El-Sheikh.
What is the best time to visit Sharm El-Sheikh on a cruise?
May currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Sharm El-Sheikh, 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 Sharm El-Sheikh busiest for cruise traffic?
November currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Sharm El-Sheikh. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Sharm El-Sheikh?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Sharm El-Sheikh include Red Sea Repositioning via Sharm El-Sheikh, Ain Sukhna & Antalya (Port-Heavy), Red Sea One-Way via Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada & Wedjh (Rare Variant), and Indian Ocean Islands One-Way via Port Louis, Antsiranana & Port Victoria (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 Sharm El-Sheikh?
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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