Red Sea Cruises 2025–2026 from Sharm El Sheikh & Hurghada – Best Prices & Itineraries
- Oleg Filatov

- Dec 5
- 3 min read
Updated: 1 day ago

Winter 2025–2026 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.
Red Sea Cruises 2025–2026 from Sharm El Sheikh & Hurghada
Updated: December 12, 2025
Departure Date | Ship | Itinerary (nights) | Inside Cabin | Oceanview | Balcony | Special Offers & Notes |
Dec 13, 2025 | Aroya | Sharm → Safaga → Aqaba (Petra) → Jeddah (4 nights) | 33 674 ₽ | 38 900 ₽ | 48 500 ₽ | Kids up to 12 FREE, halal all-inclusive, visa-free |
Dec 15, 2025 | MSC Orchestra | Hurghada → Jeddah → Aqaba → Safaga → Suez → Hurghada (7 n.) | 37 096 ₽ | 42 500 ₽ | 54 200 ₽ | Russian group + guide, –30 % discount |
Dec 17, 2025 | Aroya | Sharm → Marsa Alam → Aqaba → Jeddah → Sharm (5 nights) | 28 720 ₽ | 33 400 ₽ | 42 000 ₽ | Last-minute –35 %, Russian service |
Dec 22, 2025 | Mein Schiff 6 | Sharm → Hurghada → Aqaba → Sharm (7 nights) | 89 900 ₽ | 99 900 ₽ | 129 000 ₽ | Premium all-inclusive, drinks included |
Dec 28, 2025 | Aroya | Hurghada → Jeddah → Aqaba → Hurghada (4 nights) | 38 400 ₽ | 42 900 ₽ | 53 200 ₽ | New Year sailing, from $434 |
Jan 11, 2026 | MSC Orchestra | Sharm → Jeddah → Aqaba → Safaga → Suez → Sharm (7 nights) | 37 096 ₽ | 42 500 ₽ | 54 200 ₽ | January 2026, Russian groups |
Prices per person, double occupancy, include port charges & gratuities.
Ship Comparison – Red Sea Winter 2025–2026
Feature | Aroya | MSC Orchestra | Mein Schiff 6 |
Built / refurbished | 2017 / 2024 | 2007 / 2024 | 2019 |
Passengers | 3 362 | 3 200 | 2 534 |
Russian-speaking service | Full Russian staff | Large Russian groups | Menus & announcements in Russian |
Food & drinks | Halal all-inclusive | 5 restaurants + packages | 12 premium restaurants – everything included |
Kids policy | Up to 12 yrs FREE | 3rd/4th guest discount | 30 % child rate |
Alcohol | Non-alcoholic | Packages from ~$26/day | Premium drinks included |
Waterpark / Spa | Yes | Yes | Yes + adults-only zones |
Egypt → free Sinai-only visa on arrival (Sharm) or $25 full visa (Hurghada)
Jordan → visa on arrival or free Jordan Pass if Petra excursion is pre-booked
Saudi Arabia → free transit e-visa issued automatically for cruise passengers
More than 70 nationalities (EU, UK, USA, India, etc.) travel completely visa-free or with visa-on-arrival.Why the Red Sea Is the Hottest New Cruise Destination
Year-round warm weather & calm seas
Overnight call in Aqaba = full-day Petra excursion (UNESCO site)
Brand-new ports in Saudi Arabia (Jeddah Corniche, Yanbu)
Outstanding value compared to Caribbean or Mediterranean in peak season
Real Guest Reviews – November 2025 Sailings
“Just finished Aroya Nov 29–Dec 03. Paid only $225 pp for a 4-night balcony – unbelievable value! Halal food excellent, kids loved the waterpark, Petra excursion perfect. No visa needed!”— Aygul, Kazan, Dec 04, 2025
“MSC Orchestra sailed Dec 01. Russian group of 50, fantastic guide. Balcony cabin $450 pp – worth every penny for a new country every day.”— Roman, Moscow, Dec 05, 2025
How to Get the Lowest Price
We are partners of all three lines in the UK, Germany, Scandinavia and Middle East. Our exclusive rates are 8–18 % lower than booking direct.Early-bird offers expire 15 December 2025 – lock in the lowest fares now.
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Quick FAQ
Best time to cruise?
December – March (25–30 °C air, 24–26 °C water)
Flights?
Direct charters from London, Frankfurt, Milan, Moscow, Dubai from $220–$420 return
Dress code on Aroya?
Modest dress respected in public areas (halal ship)
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Related reading (soon!):
→ Dubai & Oman cruises winter 2025–2026
→ Greek Islands from Turkey 2025 See you on board!


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