Saudi Arabia Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
13 ships from 6 cruise lines
Saudi Arabia cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 51 upcoming sailings on 13 ships from 6 cruise lines visiting Saudi Arabia, calling at 7 places. Cruises can start in Jeddah and end in Jeddah. Of 51 upcoming sailings, 10 start in Saudi Arabia and 10 end there. More Middle East cruises.
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See every Saudi Arabia cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the boldest new frontier in cruising: a desert kingdom of Nabataean tombs, Ottoman alleys, Red Sea reefs, and futuristic megaprojects. The practical cruise center is Jeddah, with Yanbu serving as the gateway to AlUla and NEOM rising as a purpose-built port. This is not a classic river destination—Saudi Arabia has no navigable rivers—so the equivalent is an expedition-style Red Sea or Arabian Gulf voyage. For the mature American traveler, it rewards curiosity and patience, but logistics are still young and an organized, small-group approach is essential.
Typical routes
- Red Sea Cultural Coast
- Arabian Gulf / Eastern Province
Ports overview
Saudi Arabia's cruise sector is young but expanding quickly. The Red Sea is the center of gravity: Jeddah is the main homeport, Yanbu is the access point for AlUla, and NEOM is the emerging destination. The Arabian Gulf side around Dammam is less frequent but appears on Gulf itineraries.
Cruise season
October through April is the ideal season. Summer months are intensely hot and many cruise lines avoid the region. Ramadan and Hajj periods change port activity and should be checked carefully.
Find your Saudi Arabia sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Saudi Arabia, earliest departure first.
38 Days One-Way from Abu Dhabi to New York
Visits Saudi Arabia. Also visits United Arab Emirates, Oman, Egypt
Seven Seas Splendor
21 Days One-Way from Doha Qatar to Piraeus-Athens
Visits Saudi Arabia. Also visits Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman
Oceania Vista
21 Days One-Way from Dubai to Istanbul
Visits Saudi Arabia. Also visits United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan
Oceania Nautica
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22 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Dubai
Visits Saudi Arabia. Also visits Greece, Cyprus, Egypt
Norwegian Sun
22 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Doha Qatar
Visits Saudi Arabia. Also visits Greece, Israel, Egypt
Seven Seas Mariner
11 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Jeddah
Ends in Saudi Arabia. Also visits Spain, Malta, Greece
MSC Explora 1
20 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Jeddah
Ends in Saudi Arabia. Also visits Spain, Malta, Greece
MSC Explora 1
21 Days One-Way from Jeddah to Dubai
Starts in Saudi Arabia. Also visits Egypt, Jordan, Oman
MSC Explora 1
9 Days Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Round Trip
Starts and ends in Saudi Arabia. Also visits Egypt, Jordan
MSC Explora 1
12 Days One-Way from Aqaba to Jeddah
Ends in Saudi Arabia. Also visits Jordan, Israel, Egypt
Emerald Raiya
19 Days One-Way from Jeddah to Dubai
Starts in Saudi Arabia. Also visits Oman, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain
MSC Explora 1
12 Days One-Way from Jeddah to Dubai
Starts in Saudi Arabia. Also visits Oman, United Arab Emirates
MSC Explora 1
Where Saudi Arabia cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Jeddah (46) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Jeddah (46)
Ships by type: 13 ocean · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Saudi Arabia cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Saudi Arabia cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Saudi Arabia cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Saudi Arabia?
7 Saudi Arabia places are visited by 13 ships from 6 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Saudi Arabia cruise?
October through April is the ideal season. Summer months are intensely hot and many cruise lines avoid the region. Ramadan and Hajj periods change port activity and should be checked carefully.
Sources and further reading
Background on Saudi Arabia draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Cruise Saudi: Cruise Saudi
- Saudi Tourism Authority: Visit Saudi
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madāʼin Ṣāliḥ)
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape
- CIA: Saudi Arabia - The World Factbook
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Saudi Arabia
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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