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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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.
96 Days One-Way from Auckland to Civitavecchia-Rome
Visits Egypt. Also visits New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia
Oceania Vista
132 Days One-Way from Miami to Villefranche-Sur-Mer
Visits Egypt. Also visits United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saint Barthélemy
Silver Shadow
13 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Jeddah
Visits Egypt. Also visits Spain, Italy, Jordan
MSC Explora 5
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49 Days One-Way from Lisbon to Barcelona
Visits Egypt. Also visits Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar
Azamara Journey
9 Days Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Round Trip
Visits Egypt. Also visits Saudi Arabia, Jordan
MSC Explora 5
18 Days Piraeus-Athens, Greece Round Trip
Visits Egypt. Also visits Greece, Turkey, Crete Greece
ms Nieuw Statendam
8 Days Piraeus-Athens, Greece Round Trip
Visits Egypt. Also visits Greece, Crete Greece
ms Nieuw Statendam
15 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome
Visits Egypt. Also visits Greece, Crete Greece, Croatia
ms Nieuw Statendam
22 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Barcelona
Visits Egypt. Also visits Greece, Crete Greece, Croatia
ms Nieuw Statendam
19 Days Piraeus-Athens, Greece Round Trip
Visits Egypt. Also visits Greece, Turkey, Cyprus
Azamara Journey
55 Days One-Way from Singapore to Civitavecchia-Rome
Visits Egypt. Also visits Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand
Oceania Vista
38 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Lisbon
Visits Egypt. Also visits Greece, Cyprus, Turkey
Azamara Journey
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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