Egypt Cruise Comparison
141 upcoming sailings from 17 cruise lines
Egypt cruise port photos
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise. Published · Last updated · About this page
At a glance: Egypt cruises on Waterways Cruise: 141 upcoming sailings from 17 cruise lines (13 ocean, 5 river, Scenic Cruises in both). Lowest starting fares run from $738 per person (MSC Cruises) to $18,798 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). MSC Cruises lists the most sailings (19). 27 sailings start and 26 end in Egypt.
Which cruise lines sail to Egypt, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 17 lines with upcoming Egypt sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as an Egypt cruise?
A sailing counts as an Egypt cruise if it will call at least once at an Egypt ship port. That covers ocean and river sailings, whether Egypt is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 141 upcoming sailings, 27 start in Egypt, 26 end in Egypt and 22 begin and end there. The other 110 (78%) visit Egypt as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Greece, Turkey, Italy and other countries. Ocean sailings call at Alexandria, Suez Canal, Safaga, Sharm el Sheikh and Sokhna Port. River sailings call at Luxor, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Dendera-Qena on the Nile.
- Egypt cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at an Egypt ship port.
- Starts in Egypt
- The first stop is an Egypt ship port: 27 sailings.
- Ends in Egypt
- The last stop is an Egypt ship port: 26 sailings, 22 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Egypt is a port of call on a longer route: 110 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Egypt (13)
13 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Egypt: 118 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Greece, Turkey and Italy. The busiest ship ports are Alexandria, Suez Canal, Safaga, Sharm el Sheikh and Sokhna Port.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (2)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Two ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to Egypt, with 23 upcoming sailings between them. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has the most (19). Starting fares begin at $11,000 per person with Silversea Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 19 | $18,798 | 12–61 nights (typically 21) | 5 · Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Voyager |
| Silversea Cruises | 4 | $11,000 | 12–132 nights (typically 12) | 2 · Silver Dawn and Silver Shadow |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (3)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Three luxury ocean lines sail to Egypt, with 24 upcoming sailings between them. Oceania Cruises has the most (15). Starting fares begin at $4,449 per person with Oceania Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 15 | $4,449 | 18–96 nights (typically 20) | 4 · Oceania Allura, Oceania Marina, Oceania Nautica and Oceania Vista |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 8 | $4,965 | 8–19 nights (typically 8) | 2 · MSC Explora 1 and MSC Explora 5 |
| Scenic Cruises | 1 | On request | 11 nights | 1 · Scenic Eclipse 2 |
Premium ocean cruise lines (3)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Three premium ocean lines sail to Egypt, with 36 upcoming sailings between them. Azamara Cruises has the most (17). Starting fares begin at $2,389 per person with Azamara Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azamara Cruises | 17 | $2,389 | 11–38 nights (typically 10) | 2 · Azamara Journey and Azamara Onward |
| Emerald Cruises | 14 | $5,588 | 9–17 nights (typically 10) | 2 · Emerald Kaia and Emerald Raiya |
| Crystal Cruises | 5 | $9,000 | 12–65 nights (typically 12) | 2 · Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (5)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Five contemporary ocean lines sail to Egypt, with 35 upcoming sailings between them. MSC Cruises has the most (19). Starting fares begin at $738 per person with MSC Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Cruises | 19 | $738 | 10–28 nights (typically 10) | 4 · MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Sinfonia and MSC World Europa |
| Holland America | 13 | $794 | 7–44 nights (typically 21) | 4 · ms Nieuw Statendam, ms Oosterdam, ms Rotterdam and ms Volendam |
| Princess Cruises | 1 | $2,974 | 21 nights | 1 · Caribbean Princess |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 1 | $5,699 | 21 nights | 1 · Norwegian Sun |
| Virgin Voyages | 1 | $3,580 | 10 nights | 1 · Scarlet Lady |
River cruise lines in Egypt (5)
5 river cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Egypt: 23 in all. The busiest ship ports are Luxor, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Dendera-Qena. Scenic Cruises appears in more than one list, so the line counts by kind add up to more than 17.
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Luxury river cruise lines (3)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Three luxury river lines sail to Egypt, with 8 upcoming sailings between them. Scenic Cruises has the most (3). Starting fares begin at $5,569 per person with AmaWaterways.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 3 | $6,934 | 12–16 nights (typically 12) | 1 · Sanctuary Sun Boat III |
| AmaWaterways | 3 | $5,569 | 11 nights | 3 · AmaDahlia, AmaLilia and AmaNubia |
| Uniworld | 2 | On request | 11 nights | 2 · Uniworld River Tosca and Uniworld SS Sphinx |
Premium river cruise lines (2)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Two premium river lines sail to Egypt, with 15 upcoming sailings between them. Viking River Cruises has the most (12). Starting fares begin at $4,949 per person with Avalon Waterways.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking River Cruises | 12 | On request | 11 nights | 12 · Viking Amun, Viking Anubis, Viking Aton, Viking Geb, Viking Hathor, Viking MS Antares, Viking Osiris, Viking Ptah, Viking Ra, Viking Sekhmet, Viking Sobek and Viking Thoth |
| Avalon Waterways | 3 | $4,949 | 4–13 nights (typically 4) | 1 · MS Farah |
Egypt cruise ports
Every Egypt ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (8)
- Alexandria 74
- Suez Canal 55
- Safaga 52
- Sharm el Sheikh 39
- Sokhna Port 25
- Cairo 23
- Port Said 17
- Hurghada 6
River ports (8)
- Luxor 23
- Aswan 22
- Edfu 20
- Kom Ombo 20
- Dendera-Qena 18
- Esna 16
- Agilkia Island 2
- Abu Simbel 1
See them all in the Egypt cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Egypt cruises page.
How to choose an Egypt cruise line
- Most listed sailings: MSC Cruises lists the most upcoming Egypt sailings (19).
- Lowest starting fare: MSC Cruises, from $738 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 2 lines, 23 sailings, from $11,000. Luxury lines: 5 lines, 32 sailings, from $4,449. Premium lines: 5 lines, 51 sailings, from $2,389. Contemporary lines: 5 lines, 35 sailings, from $738.
- Kind of cruise: ocean ships cover the coast and islands; river ships sail the rivers.
- Where you start: if you want Egypt as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Egypt on the Egypt cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Egypt cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at an Egypt ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Egypt when its first or last stop is an Egypt ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Egypt sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 141 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Egypt cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Egypt?
17 cruise lines have upcoming Egypt sailings on Waterways Cruise: 13 sail ocean or expedition itineraries and 5 sail river itineraries. Scenic Cruises appears in more than one list, so the line counts by kind add up to more than 17. MSC Cruises lists the most sailings (19).
How much does a Egypt cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $738 per person, double occupancy, with MSC Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Egypt?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Silversea Cruises. Luxury ocean lines: Oceania Cruises, MSC Explora Journeys and Scenic Cruises. Luxury river lines: Scenic Cruises, AmaWaterways and Uniworld.
Can you start or end a cruise in Egypt?
Yes. 27 of 141 upcoming sailings start in Egypt and 26 end there; 22 do both. The other 110 (78%) visit Egypt as a port of call on a longer route.
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Egypt cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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