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

Oleg Filatov
2 days ago
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круизный лайнер в море на фоне заката — Red Sea cruises for 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 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 2026 from Sharm El Sheikh & Hurghada

Best Prices for Red Sea Cruises 2026

Updated Prices Table for Red Sea Cruises 2026

As of January 10, 2026. Updated every Friday. Prices per person (twin cabin, all-inclusive, visa-free for most nationalities), including port fees and gratuities. Low season in January — additional last-minute discounts of 10–20% on remaining cabins are common after holidays. Many balconies are sold out or limited — book urgently! Prices shown in approximate USD (based on current exchange rate ~80–82 RUB per 1 USD; check with Saodat Turizm for exact RUB quotes and availability).

Note: Prices converted to approximate USD (based on current RUB/USD rate 82–85 RUB per 1 USD). Exact prices in RUB — check with Saodat Turizm. All-inclusive includes meals, entertainment, port fees, and gratuities. Premium drinks package extra ($25–30/day on MSC). Balconies are selling out fast — call for availability!

Departure Date	Ship	Itinerary (nights)	Interior Cabin (USD)	Oceanview (USD)	Balcony (USD)	Notes
03.01.2026	MSC Orchestra	Sharm → Jeddah → Aqaba → Safaga → Suez → Sharm (7 nights)	~410	~480	~600	Russian group, -25% early booking + post-New Year last-minute (archive, sailing completed)
04.01.2026	Aroya	Jeddah → Saba Beach Island → Jeddah (3 nights)	~315	~375	~485	Short January cruise, kids free, low season (archive)
10.01.2026	Mein Schiff 6	Hurghada → Jeddah → Aqaba → Hurghada (7 nights)	~985	~1,100	~1,440	Premium AI with alcohol included, -20% January discount, cabins available
11.01.2026	Aroya	Jeddah → Port Ghalib → Jeddah (3 nights)	~285	~340	~440	Low season best price, kids free, high availability
17.01.2026	MSC Orchestra	Sharm → Jeddah → Aqaba → Safaga → Sharm (7 nights, typical weekly)	~390	~455	~570	Russian group, last-minute discounts, check availability
18.01.2026	Aroya	Jeddah → Saba Beach Island → Jeddah (3 nights)	~290	~350	~455	Short cruise, halal AI, low season pricing

Notes:

Prices per person, double occupancy, include port charges & gratuities.

Ship Comparison – Red Sea Winter 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

New Reviews (January 2026)

Aigul, Kazan (04.01.2026):“MSC Orchestra January 3rd — perfect start to the year! Interior cabin for ~$410, Russian group of 40+ people, guide explained everything in detail. Aqaba and Petra — wow, kids loved the corals in Sharm. Post-holiday discounts really worked, highly recommend to everyone!”

Roman, Moscow (05.01.2026):“Aroya Cruises January 4th, 3 nights from Jeddah — great option after New Year. Balcony for ~$510, kids free, water park and safari on Saba Beach — amazing. Halal food, everything clean, top-level service. Already thinking about February!”

Olga, Yekaterinburg (06.01.2026):“Mein Schiff 6 January sailing — premium without questions. Alcohol included, food outstanding, Petra and Aqaba for ~$1,140 with oceanview. Russian-speaking guide, calm atmosphere, perfect for a couple after New Year stress. 10/10!”

Dmitry, St. Petersburg (07.01.2026):“MSC Orchestra January 3rd — classic for the money. Russian group, animation, new port every day. Oceanview ~$480 — stunning Red Sea views. After holidays more cabins available, managed to grab last-minute. Thanks Saodat Turizm for help!”

Maria, Novosibirsk (08.01.2026):“Aroya January 11th — low season, prices dropped to ~$360 for oceanview. 3 nights but packed: Jeddah, Port Ghalib, beaches. Kids thrilled with animators and pools. Alcohol-free cruise, but we even liked it better. Will repeat in summer!”

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