--- title: "Sharm El Sheikh Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/sharm-el-sheikh description: "Coral gardens at the tip of Sinai" --- # Sharm El Sheikh ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท Egypt ยท Middle East & Arabian Gulf > "Coral gardens at the tip of Sinai" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 11.5h - **Visiting Sailings:** 8 - **Cruise Lines:** 2 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Oct (4 sailings), Apr (3 sailings), Sept (1 sailing) ## About Sharm El Sheikh Sharm El Sheikh sits on the southern tip of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, where the Gulf of Aqaba meets the Red Sea. Ships dock at the port, and the resort areas (Naama Bay, Shark's Bay) are about 10-20 minutes by taxi. The surrounding desert landscape is stark, with rocky mountains dropping to the coastline. The diving and snorkelling are the main reasons to visit. Ras Mohammed National Park, about 20km south, has some of the best coral reef diving in the world. The Shark and Yolanda Reefs are famous sites. Closer to the resorts, Tiran Island has reef walls and strong currents for experienced divers. For non-divers, glass-bottom boat tours show the reef. A day trip to St. Catherine's Monastery (one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world) and Mount Sinai is possible, though it's about 3 hours each way. The Egyptian Pound is the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EGP (Egyptian Pound) - **Language:** Arabic - **Timezone:** Africa/Cairo (UTC+2) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants (baksheesh culture) ## Location Coordinates: 27.8544, 34.2825 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Sharm%20El%20Sheikh/@27.85439,34.28253,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Sharm%20El%20Sheikh&ll=27.85439,34.28253&z=13) ## Things to Do in Sharm El Sheikh Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [ATV Quad Bike & Camel Ride, Echo Mountain โ€“ Sharm El Sheikh](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4e9576a4-aeec-40f2-ba6d-f6a99690b676.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (713) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ5 | Viator | | [Sharm El sheikh Safari ATV Quad with Camel Ride & hotel transfer](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/120d6780-a05f-4189-b421-d5e2391e2ca9.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (640) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ14 | Viator | | [Sharm El-Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Snorkeling, Magic Lake & Allah Gate](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bcfe74e3-65a8-4726-8fd7-1dddfb572090.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (536) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ9 | Viator | | [Sharm El-Sheikh: ATV Quad, Camel Ride, BBQ Dinner and Show](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e743c7a5-e57c-45f2-a69e-96913a7a057e.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (546) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ16 | Viator | | [Safari 5 in 1 Quads Camels Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e57ef119-2f52-4e68-aac2-d9127867019e.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (385) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ32 | Viator | | [Horse Riding on the beach With Transfer From Sharm El Sheikh](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/429fa616-ed8b-45ce-adc2-bccda38d282f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (388) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ18 | Viator | | [Sharm El Sheikh : Premium Quad Biking and Camel Ride With pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d85c6b66-8637-4c17-b248-cd2d37030f60.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (366) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ41 | Viator | | [Sharm El-Sheikh: Ultimate ATV Quad, Stargazing & BBQ Dinner](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/80ab932a-6ce0-45bf-814e-bb790d91d91b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (557) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ18 | Viator | | [2 Hour Hammam with Transfer from Sharm El Sheikh](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0af752de-6c13-4a43-a9f9-5d29fc9e341d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (212) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ27 | Viator | | [Sharm El Sheikh Guided City Sightseeing Tour - Elite Service](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0f148848-6a05-41ea-be22-d39de93fb5b0.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (195) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ36 | Viator | | [Sharm El-Sheikh: ATV Quad, Buggy, Stargazing, BBQ Dinner & Show](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4e4c74f5-4b52-4596-89bd-b45ceb07dd37.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (200) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ19 | Viator | | [Parasailing Sharm El Sheikh adventure with Private pickup/dropoff](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6e185337-8c2b-48d0-a457-485ba1882d55.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (151) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ24 | 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): 68 nm - [Aqaba](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/aqaba.md): 111 nm - [Ain Sokhna (Cairo)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/ain-sokhna-cairo.md): 148 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/red-sea-passage-seychelles-suez-venice~MSC-ARMONIA-20270401-26.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ1,829 per person (โ‚ฌ3,658 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Armonia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-armonia.md) - **Duration:** 26 nights - **Departure:** 2027-04-01 - **Itinerary:** Red Sea Passage โ€“ Seychelles, Suez & Venice ## Featured Cruises from Sharm El Sheikh Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Frankincense Drift โ€“ Seychelles & Venice](https://cruisello.com/cruises/frankincense-drift-seychelles-venice~MSC-ARMONIA-20270329-29.md) | MSC Armonia | MSC Cruises | 2027-03-29 | 29 | โ‚ฌ2,876 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Sharm El Sheikh](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=sharm_el_sheikh) (8 sailings) ## 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)