Cruise itinerary
9-Night Middle East Cruise from 'Aqaba
9 nights · Middle East · 5 ports of call
9-night Middle East cruise aboard Emerald Raiya, departing 'Aqaba and calling at Sokhna, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh and Eilat.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Raiya
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Middle East · Western Asia
- Departs
- 'Aqaba
- Returns
- 'Aqaba
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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
'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
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Sokhna
- Day5
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
- Day6
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
- Day7
Sharm El Sheikh
- Day8
Eilat
- Day9
'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
- Day10
'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
Upcoming departures
- 11 Nov 2027
- 24 Apr 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Middle East Cruise from 'Aqaba FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Middle East cruise calls at 'Aqaba, Sokhna, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh and Eilat.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from 'Aqaba.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Emerald Raiya.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Nov 2027 and 24 Apr 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.