A Suez Canal cruise takes you through one of the most significant engineering achievements in shipping history – 193 kilometres from Port Said to Suez, from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. We plan your trip personally – this destination is one of our specialities.
Suez Canal cruises are mostly repositioning trips between Mediterranean and Asia. They differ mainly in direction and stop programme.
Classic repositioning trip from Italy/Greece through the Suez Canal to Dubai or Singapore. 17–21 nights with stops in Athens, Limassol, Aqaba (Petra), Salalah, Muscat, Dubai. October–December – the fleet relocates to the Indian Ocean.
Return trip in March/April: Dubai or Singapore through the Suez Canal to Italy or Spain. 17–21 nights with the same ports in reverse order – popular with travellers who want to end in Europe.
Shorter routes 10–14 nights in the eastern Mediterranean with Suez transit and Aqaba stop – often with Petra shore excursion as highlight. Suitable for those who want the experience without the Asia connection.
Suez Canal cruises are not a mass route – but a rare opportunity to experience three continents in one trip.
Mediterranean–Asia or vice versa? With Petra stop? Which cruise line and season? Tell us your wishes – we'll suggest the right route. Personal, free of charge, from Switzerland.
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October–December (Mediterranean→Asia repositioning) and March–April (Asia→Mediterranean). The Suez Canal itself has 25–35 °C year-round, the Red Sea can be extremely hot in summer (up to 45 °C in Aqaba). Avoid June–August for this route.
17–21 nights for full repositioning routes Mediterranean–Dubai/Singapore. Shorter Eastern Mediterranean routes with Suez transit 10–14 nights. Due to the many sea days, these trips are more relaxed than similarly long Mediterranean routes.
MSC, Costa, AIDA and Cunard regularly run repositioning routes. Princess, Royal Caribbean, Holland America and NCL depending on season. In the luxury segment Silversea, Regent and Seabourn with smaller ships and longer Red Sea stays.
The Suez Canal itself is safe and heavily militarily protected. Cruise lines continuously monitor the Red Sea situation and adapt routes when necessary. In case of escalations, routes are temporarily suspended – you'll receive current information from us before and during booking.
Swiss passport: Egypt – visa on arrival possible (25 USD, easy), Jordan – free visa for cruise stop via Aqaba, Oman/Saudi Arabia – usually as group via cruise line, Dubai – visa-free (90 days). We provide a complete overview before booking.
From Aqaba port a 2-hour bus ride to Petra. The day trip is strenuous (10–12 hours with hiking in the heat), but the highlight of many trips. Definitely book a guided tour – either via cruise line or local provider (often cheaper and in smaller groups).