Egypt Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
50 ships from 17 cruise lines
Egypt cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 141 upcoming sailings on 50 ships from 17 cruise lines visiting Egypt, calling at 16 places. Cruises can start in Cairo, Sokhna Port and Luxor and end in Cairo, Sokhna Port and Aswan. Of 141 upcoming sailings, 27 start in Egypt and 26 end there.
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Compare Egypt cruise lines
See every Egypt cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Egypt
Egypt is the definitive Nile destination, combining Pharaonic temples, desert monuments, and the living river corridor that made them possible. For the milestone traveler, the ideal experience is a small-ship or dahabiya Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, with private guides, early-morning visits, and a quiet overnight in Cairo before flying south.
Typical routes
- Classic Nile between Luxor and Aswan
- Cairo to Luxor or Aswan (longer itineraries with overland connection)
Ports overview
The classic Nile cruise operates between Luxor and Aswan, with stops at Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. Cairo is the overland gateway; some longer itineraries include Nile sailing segments near Cairo. Port infrastructure ranges from small floating docks to temple-side landings, and docking positions can change with water levels.
Cruise season
October through April is the prime cruising season. December and January are busiest; summer sailings are less frequent because of heat.
Find your Egypt sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Egypt, earliest departure first.
62 Days One-Way from Cape Town to Barcelona
Visits Egypt. Also visits South Africa, Mayotte, Madagascar
Seven Seas Voyager
14 Days Cairo, Egypt Round Trip
Starts and ends in Egypt
Sanctuary Sun Boat III
130 Days One-Way from Sydney to Southampton
Visits Egypt. Also visits Australia, Indonesia, Singapore
Oceania Vista
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22 Days One-Way from Doha Qatar to Civitavecchia-Rome
Visits Egypt. Also visits Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman
Seven Seas Voyager
14 Days One-Way from Bari to Venice
Visits Egypt. Also visits Italy, Croatia, Greece
MSC Lirica
17 Days Cairo, Egypt Round Trip
Starts and ends in Egypt
Sanctuary Sun Boat III
11 Days One-Way from Jeddah to Sokhna
Ends in Egypt. Also visits Saudi Arabia, Israel, Jordan
Emerald Kaia
27 Days One-Way from Durban to Venice
Visits Egypt. Also visits South Africa, France, Mauritius
MSC Armonia
32 Days One-Way from Durban to Venice
Visits Egypt. Also visits South Africa, France, Mauritius
MSC Armonia
22 Days Piraeus-Athens, Greece Round Trip
Visits Egypt. Also visits Greece, Cyprus, Turkey
Azamara Onward
12 Days Piraeus-Athens, Greece Round Trip
Visits Egypt. Also visits Greece, Cyprus, Turkey
Azamara Onward
18 Days One-Way from Sokhna to Piraeus-Athens
Starts in Egypt. Also visits Jordan, Cyprus, Turkey
Emerald Kaia
Where Egypt cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (3)
Coastal and island ports
Cairo (23) (cruises from) · Sokhna Port (25) (cruises from)
River ports
Luxor (23) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (3)
Coastal and island ports
Cairo (23) · Sokhna Port (25)
River ports
Aswan (22)
Ships by type: 31 ocean 19 river · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Egypt is also in: Middle East, Africa
Plan your Egypt cruise
Egypt cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Egypt cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Egypt cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Egypt?
16 Egypt places are visited by 50 ships from 17 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Egypt cruise?
October through April is the prime cruising season. December and January are busiest; summer sailings are less frequent because of heat.
Sources and further reading
Background on Egypt draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA: The World Factbook: Egypt
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Egypt
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
- Wikivoyage: Egypt
- Egypt Tourism Authority: Egypt Travel Portal
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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