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

Oleg Filatov
Dec 5
3 min read

Updated: 1 day ago

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.

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

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