Cairo is a fantastic place to start your cruise getaway from. Known as the gateway to the East, the city has so much to offer visitors who start their cruise holiday there. The port is located in the intersection of Mostafa Kamel and Azmy Street, Egypt and is called the Port Said. It is a modern port with great facilities for clients boarding their cruise sailing around the Nile Rivers.
There are a number of cruise lines leaving from Cairo including Avalon Waterways ships with regular cruise departures around the Mediterranean and African Coast. Try our booking engine above to see if the sailings are available or call one of our travel advisors who will have access to ships that do not load their stock in the online systems.
Cruises departing from Cairo are usually very well priced with reductions for people who live near the port as you do not need the added charges of flying to get on the cruise ship. However, if you have to travel by plane to Cairo our staff will be more than happy to contact you and organize your full itinerary of pre and post cruise tours in Cairo as well as your flights.
Cruises sailing from Cairo include historical cruises, singles cruises, spa & fitness cruises, luxury cruise lines and small ships offering a lot of fun and adventure for all members of the family. There are 3, 5, 7, 12 and 15 day itineraries to choose from. Last minute cruises departing from Cairo are also in high demand as passengers make last minute choices to start their adventure sailing around the Med and African Coast.
If you have never visited Cairo before it would be a nice idea to stop before or after your cruise and spend a couple of days visiting some of the wonderful historic places. Cairo is also known for its interesting places and unique culture.
Things to Do in Cairo
- The Egyptian Antiguities Museum
- Al-Azhar Park
- Statue of Ramesses II
- Cairo Tower
- See the Alabaster Sphinx
