About the Port
The Red Sea stretches between Africa and Arabia, prized for its unusually warm, clear waters and high salinity, conditions that have nurtured some of the world's most vibrant coral reef ecosystems. Its calm surface and rich marine life have long made it a favored stop for travelers seeking either restful shoreline time or a closer look beneath the waves, where colorful reef fish and coral gardens thrive just offshore.
Many visits here also serve as a gateway inland, with connections onward to Cairo for those extending their journey to see Egypt's ancient treasures, including the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation and its collection of royal mummies. Along the coast itself, calm anchorages and tendered access to the shoreline make it easy to step straight from ship to sea, whether for a swim, a snorkeling excursion, or simply time spent taking in the coastline's quiet beauty.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Red Sea.
Snorkel the Coral Gardens
Slip into the warm, clear water just offshore to see coral formations and reef fish up close; a short boat trip typically reaches the best sites, so book a snorkeling excursion early.
Visit the Royal Mummies Hall
For those extending inland to Cairo, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation houses meticulously preserved royal mummies alongside artifacts spanning from prehistoric times, a highlight worth the overnight trip.
Unwind on the Shoreline
Take advantage of calm, tendered access to step straight from ship to sea, whether lounging on the beach or simply soaking in the coastline's quiet, sun-washed scenery.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Red Sea
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Sanctuary Sun Boat III | 14 | $10,486 | |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Sanctuary Sun Boat III | 14 | $12,686 | |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Sanctuary Sun Boat III | 14 | $12,686 | |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Sanctuary Sun Boat III | 14 | $12,686 | |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Voyager | 21 | $13,649 | |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Splendor | 127 | $86,099 | |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Splendor | 141 | $94,399 | |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Voyager | 61 | $45,299 | |
| Mar 3, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Voyager | 21 | $13,249 | |
| Apr 25, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Splendor | 37 | $24,949 | |
| Apr 25, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Splendor | 23 | $13,260 | |
| Oct 20, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 21 | $13,099 | |
| May 22, 2028 | Regent | Seven Seas Explorer | 19 | $11,749 | |
| Oct 21, 2028 | Regent | Seven Seas Explorer | 21 | $14,599 | |
| Oct 21, 2028 | Regent | Seven Seas Explorer | 101 | $78,299 | |
| Jan 6, 2029 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 150 | $105,199 | |
| Apr 27, 2029 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 39 | $26,399 | |
| May 15, 2029 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 21 | $13,799 |