Winter 2026 marks the long-awaited return of big-ship cruising to the Red Sea, with three major lines now home-porting in Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada for the first time. Warm turquoise water (+24–27 °C all winter), world-class coral reefs, and brand-new itineraries combining Egypt, Jordan (Petra) and Saudi Arabia have made the Red Sea the hottest new cruise destination of the decade.
