--- title: "Jeddah Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/jeddah description: "The gateway to Mecca on the Red Sea" --- # Jeddah πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ Β· Saudi Arabia Β· Middle East & Arabian Gulf > "The gateway to Mecca on the Red Sea" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 13h - **Visiting Sailings:** 1 - **Cruise Lines:** 1 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Sept (1 sailing) ## About Jeddah Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's main Red Sea port and the traditional gateway for pilgrims heading to Mecca. Al-Balad, the old town, is a UNESCO-listed district of coral stone buildings with carved wooden Roshan balconies, some dating back centuries. The narrow streets are worth walking through, especially in the late afternoon when the light catches the old stonework. Outside the old quarter, the corniche runs for kilometres along the waterfront. The city has changed rapidly in recent years. Glass towers, new restaurants, and public art installations sit alongside the older districts. The seafood along the corniche is fresh and well-prepared. Dress codes are conservative: women should cover shoulders and knees at minimum, and some sites may require an abaya. The currency is Saudi Riyal. Taxis and ride-hailing apps like Uber work throughout the city. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** SAR (SAR) - **Language:** Arabic - **Timezone:** Asia/Riyadh (UTC+3) ## Location Coordinates: 21.4741, 39.1607 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Jeddah/@21.4741,39.16067,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Jeddah&ll=21.4741,39.16067&z=13) ## Things to Do in Jeddah Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~13h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Guided Tour in Jeddah by local woman](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/635234b8-37ab-4c0e-99c1-742d781d185b.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (72) | 3h | βœ“ | €101 | Viator | | [Historical & Heritage Tour in Jeddah Al Balad](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0930fdc3-6825-437e-af39-f9692e843d73.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (74) | 5h | βœ“ | €117 | Viator | | [Historic District Tour in Jeddah By a Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a6e51a8d-cc1b-4aec-b019-50bc8cbf772c.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (57) | 3h | βœ“ | €127 | Viator | | [Dubai Desert Safari: with Camel Ride, live entertainment and bbq](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3a01284b-0c01-49fa-af42-feee17caea5d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (26) | 6h 30m | βœ“ | €40 | Viator | | [Moon Mountain Hike from Jeddah City](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/33cef1ff-6be8-4b35-83ba-3eda313ad81d.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (29) | 5h | βœ“ | €117 | Viator | | [Private Jeddah Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/047e33bd-bfbd-42fe-b2ec-767d52d5e094.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (23) | 6h | βœ“ | €100 | Viator | | [Jeddah discover old Jeddah Albalad](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c9a737d3-c025-4ae6-96e3-25cf41769c07.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (16) | 3h | βœ“ | €99 | Viator | | [Jeddah Old Town Tour (Al Balad)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8152e65f-e946-4cbf-bfdb-6e766d74c068.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (19) | 3h | βœ“ | €109 | Viator | | [Full Day Guided Jeddah City Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ef040b89-f57a-4c78-85d2-bc2e04be81aa.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (16) | 8h | βœ“ | €181 | Viator | | [discover Jeddah city](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6875800b-f396-4e46-9860-68676b21e8b0.md?via=markdown) | 4.4β˜… (13) | 2h | βœ“ | €263 | Viator | | [Guided Tour with History of Jeddah](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/914ed409-1e0e-47a5-87c5-78f3e8674ecc.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (8) | 4h | βœ“ | €91 | Viator | | [Jeddah Heritage Tour Unveiling History and Culture](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3f2ca0cd-2c09-4507-a931-5e7bc1ef441f.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (8) | 3h | βœ“ | €95 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Safaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/safaga.md): 427 nm - [Sharm El Sheikh](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/sharm-el-sheikh.md): 466 nm - [Aqaba](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/aqaba.md): 537 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/red-sea-arabia-athens-to-dubai~NCL-SUN-20270905-21.md)** - **Price:** €4,540 per person (€9,080 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Sun](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-sun.md) - **Duration:** 21 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-05 - **Itinerary:** Red Sea & Arabia – Athens to Dubai ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Jeddah](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=jeddah) (1 sailing) ## Browse - [Middle East & Arabian Gulf cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)