

Cruise itinerary
8-Night Red Sea Cruise from 'Aqaba
8 nights · Red Sea · 7 ports of call
8-night Red Sea cruise aboard Emerald Kaia, departing 'Aqaba and calling at Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Safaga, Al Wajh, NEOM-Duba and Sokhna.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Kaia
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Red Sea
- Departs
- 'Aqaba
- Returns
- Sokhna
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

'Aqaba
Jordan's only coastal city, on the Red Sea at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a base for diving among the reefs and a gateway inland to the rock-cut city of Petra and the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.
- Petra gateway
- Wadi Rum
- Red Sea reefs
- Day2

Sharm El Sheikh
- Day3
Hurghada
- Day4

Safaga
A Red Sea port on Egypt's eastern coast, ringed by desert and coral reefs. It serves mainly as the sea gateway to the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings on the Nile, a long inland drive away, while its own shore is known for diving and snorkelling.
- gateway to Luxor
- Red Sea reefs
- Valley of the Kings
- Day5
Al Wajh
- Day6At sea
- Day7
NEOM-Duba
- Day8At sea
- Day9

Sokhna
Upcoming departures
- 12 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Red Sea Cruise from 'Aqaba FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Red Sea cruise calls at 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Safaga, Al Wajh, NEOM-Duba and Sokhna.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from 'Aqaba and ends in Sokhna.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Emerald Kaia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.