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

Oleg Filatov
3 days ago
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круизный лайнер в море на фоне заката — Red Sea cruises for 2025-2026 will start from Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. It is an ideal place for those who want to make their dreams come true.

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.

The 3 Ships Sailing the Red Sea This Winter (Red sea cruises 2025

Ship & Line	Size / Built	Style & Vibe	Starting price (7 nts)	Best for
Aroya (Aroya Cruises)	3 362 pax / 2017–2024	Modern Arabic premium, halal all-inclusive	$484 pp	Families, Middle-East residents, first-timers
MSC Orchestra (MSC)	3 200 pax / 2007–2024	Classic Italian-style cruising, international mix	$619 pp	European guests, Russian groups
Mein Schiff 6 (TUI)	2 534 pax / 2019	German premium all-inclusive, relaxed adults-focused	$1 015 pp	Couples, premium seekers

Winter 2025–2026 Schedule & Lowest Available Fares (as of 29 Nov 2025)

Departure Date	Ship	Itinerary highlights	Inside	Oceanview	Balcony	Notes
06 Dec 2025	Aroya	Sharm → Safaga → Aqaba (Petra) → Jeddah → Sharm	$484	$563	$733	Kids up to 12 sail FREE
13 Dec 2025	MSC Orchestra	Hurghada → Jeddah → Petra → Safaga → Hurghada	$619	$733	$902	Huge Russian-speaking contingent
27 Dec 2025	Aroya	New Year Red Sea & Petra	$1 344	–	$1 908	Gala dinner + fireworks
10 Jan 2026	Mein Schiff 6	Sharm → Hurghada → Petra → Sharm	$1 015	$1 128	$1 457	Premium drinks & tips included
Every Saturday Jan–Mar 2026	Aroya	Sharm → Marsa Alam → Jeddah → Petra → Sharm	$529	$619	$789	Up to 30 % off if booked by 15 Dec 2025

Prices are per person, double occupancy, cruise-only, include port charges & gratuities.

Flights, transfers and excursions are extra unless stated. Visa Information 2025–2026 (good news!)

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 sailed Aroya 15–22 Nov. Paid $543 pp for a huge balcony cabin. Halal food was excellent, kids’ club kept our 7- and 9-year-olds busy all week. Petra day trip was flawless. Best value cruise we’ve ever done.”— Sarah & Ahmed, Dubai

“MSC Orchestra still delivers. Great mix of Europeans and Russians, lively evening shows, and the price-to-quality ratio is unbeatable. Already booked again for February.”— Michael, Manchester, UK

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.