Saudi Arabia Cruise Comparison
51 upcoming sailings from 6 cruise lines
Saudi Arabia cruise port photos
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At a glance: Saudi Arabia cruises on Waterways Cruise: 51 upcoming sailings from 6 cruise lines (6 ocean). Lowest starting fares run from $4,305 per person (MSC Explora Journeys) to $30,298 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). MSC Explora Journeys lists the most sailings (14). 10 sailings start and 10 end in Saudi Arabia.
Which cruise lines sail to Saudi Arabia, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 6 lines with upcoming Saudi Arabia 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 a Saudi Arabia cruise?
A sailing counts as a Saudi Arabia cruise if it will call at least once at a Saudi Arabia ship port. That covers ocean sailings, whether Saudi Arabia is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 51 upcoming sailings, 10 start in Saudi Arabia, 10 end in Saudi Arabia and 2 begin and end there. The other 33 (65%) visit Saudi Arabia as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates and other countries. Ocean sailings call at Jeddah, Yanbu, Dammam, Port of NEOM and Jabal Al-Sabaya Island.
- Saudi Arabia cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Saudi Arabia ship port.
- Starts in Saudi Arabia
- The first stop is a Saudi Arabia ship port: 10 sailings.
- Ends in Saudi Arabia
- The last stop is a Saudi Arabia ship port: 10 sailings, 2 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Saudi Arabia is a port of call on a longer route: 33 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Saudi Arabia (6)
6 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Saudi Arabia: 51 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Egypt, Jordan and United Arab Emirates. The busiest ship ports are Jeddah, Yanbu, Dammam, Port of NEOM and Jabal Al-Sabaya Island.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (1)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. One ultra-luxury ocean line sails to Saudi Arabia, with 10 upcoming sailings. Starting fares begin at $30,298 per person with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 10 | $30,298 | 21–39 nights (typically 21) | 4 · Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Voyager |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (2)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Two luxury ocean lines sail to Saudi Arabia, with 28 upcoming sailings between them. MSC Explora Journeys has the most (14). Starting fares begin at $4,305 per person with MSC Explora Journeys.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Explora Journeys | 14 | $4,305 | 7–19 nights (typically 8) | 2 · MSC Explora 1 and MSC Explora 5 |
| Oceania Cruises | 14 | $6,399 | 20–96 nights (typically 20) | 3 · Oceania Marina, Oceania Nautica and Oceania Vista |
Premium ocean cruise lines (2)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Two premium ocean lines sail to Saudi Arabia, with 12 upcoming sailings between them. Emerald Cruises has the most (7). Starting fares begin at $5,400 per person with Crystal Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Cruises | 7 | $6,357 | 10–11 nights (typically 10) | 2 · Emerald Kaia and Emerald Raiya |
| Crystal Cruises | 5 | $5,400 | 8–65 nights (typically 8) | 1 · Crystal Symphony |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (1)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. One contemporary ocean line sails to Saudi Arabia, with 1 upcoming sailing. Starting fares begin at $5,699 per person with Norwegian Cruise Line.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 1 | $5,699 | 21 nights | 1 · Norwegian Sun |
Saudi Arabia cruise ports
Every Saudi Arabia 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 (7)
See them all in the Saudi Arabia cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Saudi Arabia cruises page.
How to choose a Saudi Arabia cruise line
- Most listed sailings: MSC Explora Journeys lists the most upcoming Saudi Arabia sailings (14).
- Lowest starting fare: MSC Explora Journeys, from $4,305 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 1 line, 10 sailings, from $30,298. Luxury lines: 2 lines, 28 sailings, from $4,305. Premium lines: 2 lines, 12 sailings, from $5,400. Contemporary lines: 1 line, 1 sailing, from $5,699.
- Kind of cruise: Saudi Arabia sailings here are ocean and expedition cruises.
- Where you start: if you want Saudi Arabia as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Saudi Arabia on the Saudi Arabia 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.
- Saudi Arabia cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Saudi Arabia ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Saudi Arabia when its first or last stop is a Saudi Arabia ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Saudi Arabia 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 51 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 Saudi Arabia cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Saudi Arabia?
6 cruise lines have upcoming Saudi Arabia sailings on Waterways Cruise: 6 sail ocean or expedition itineraries. MSC Explora Journeys lists the most sailings (14).
How much does a Saudi Arabia cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $4,305 per person, double occupancy, with MSC Explora Journeys. 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 Saudi Arabia?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Luxury ocean lines: MSC Explora Journeys and Oceania Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. 10 of 51 upcoming sailings start in Saudi Arabia and 10 end there; 2 do both. The other 33 (65%) visit Saudi Arabia as a port of call on a longer route.
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Saudi Arabia 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 12, 2026
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