Cruise · From Alexandria
Sailings 1, 8, 15 & 22 December 2026
Round trip from Alexandria port

Sail from Alexandria to Turkey and back without a single flight. The AROYA cruise ship leaves Alexandria for seven nights, with a day in Marmaris, a day in Kuşadası for Ephesus, and a day in Istanbul before sailing home. There are four December 2026 departures, on 1, 8, 15 and 22 December. We book your cabin, check the entry rules for your passport and can arrange your transfer to the port.

Sailings
1, 8, 15, 22 Dec
Length
7 nights
From
Alexandria port
Ports
Marmaris, Kuşadası, Istanbul

Why Book Your Cruise With Us

  • The cabin price from the cruise line, with no extra charge from us
  • Four December departures, so you can pick the week that suits you
  • No flights: you board in Alexandria and come back to Alexandria
  • We check Turkey’s entry rules for your passport and help with the visa if you need one
  • Transfer to Alexandria port from Cairo or anywhere in Egypt on request
  • One WhatsApp chat for the booking, payment and every question before you sail

Departure Dates

  • Tuesday 1 DecemberSailing 1Back in Alexandria on Tuesday 8 December
  • Tuesday 8 DecemberSailing 2Back in Alexandria on Tuesday 15 December
  • Tuesday 15 DecemberSailing 3Back in Alexandria on Tuesday 22 December
  • Tuesday 22 DecemberSailing 4Back in Alexandria on Tuesday 29 December

The ship leaves Alexandria at 4 PM on sailing day. Cabins are limited on every sailing, so book early, especially for the 22 December sailing over the holidays.

Cabin Prices per Person

Prices are per person for the full seven nights, as set by the cruise line for the December 2026 sailings. In a double cabin the two guests pay different prices, so we show the average per person.

Interior CabinTwo guests sharing
718per person
Interior Cabin, singleOne guest in the cabin
958single
Balcony CabinTwo guests sharing
924per person
Balcony Cabin, singleOne guest in the cabin
1,758single
Superior Suite KhuzamaTwo guests sharing
1,738per person
Superior Suite Khuzama, singleOne guest in the suite
3,490single
3rd or 4th guest, InteriorSharing with two adults
578per person
3rd or 4th guest, BalconySharing with two adults
758per person
3rd or 4th guest, SuiteSharing with two adults
1,296per person

Prices can change with availability and the cruise line’s offers. We confirm the final price and what it covers (port fees and gratuities) before you pay.

Choose Your Package

Best price

Interior Cabin

7 nights, per person in a double
  • Inside cabin with private bathroom
  • Meals in the ship’s included restaurants
  • Shows and entertainment on board
  • Calls at Marmaris, Kuşadası and Istanbul
Package from, per person$718
Suite

Superior Suite Khuzama

7 nights, per person in a double
  • Large suite with balcony
  • Meals in the ship’s included restaurants
  • Shows and entertainment on board
  • Calls at Marmaris, Kuşadası and Istanbul
Package from, per person$1,738
Travelling alone, or with three or four in one cabin? See the single and 3rd/4th guest prices above, and tell us who is travelling so we can find the best cabin.

How Your Trip Works

1

Alexandria: board the ship

Check in at Alexandria port and settle into your cabin. The ship sails at 4 PM. We can drive you to the port from Cairo or anywhere in Egypt.

2

Marmaris, Turkey

Afternoon and evening in Marmaris (about 2 PM to 10 PM): the yacht harbour, the old town and the castle above the bay.

3

Kuşadası, Turkey

A long day in Kuşadası, from noon until midnight. It is the closest port to the ruins of ancient Ephesus, about 20 km away.

4

A day at sea

A full day on board for the pools, restaurants, shows and the sea.

5

Istanbul, Turkey

A day in Istanbul (about 6 AM to 5 PM): the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar and the Bosphorus.

6

A day at sea

Another day on board as the ship sails back south.

7

Back in Alexandria

The ship reaches Alexandria in the afternoon and you leave the ship the next morning.

What is Included

Included in the price

  • 7 nights in your chosen cabin
  • Meals in the ship’s included restaurants
  • Entertainment and shows on board
  • Port calls in Marmaris, Kuşadası and Istanbul
  • Booking support on WhatsApp

Not included

  • Visa for Turkey, if your passport needs one
  • Shore excursions
  • Drinks and specialty restaurants
  • Transfer to Alexandria port (available on request)
  • Personal expenses
Packages from, per person · Sailings 1, 8, 15 & 22 December 2026
$718
Per person in a double interior cabin, for the full 7 nights. The 1 December sailing is close, so message us now to check cabins.
Prices vary by season and are subject to availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are four 7-night sailings in December 2026: on 1, 8, 15 and 22 December. Each one leaves Alexandria at 4 PM and returns to Alexandria a week later.
Marmaris, Kuşadası (for Ephesus) and Istanbul in Turkey, with two days at sea, then back to Alexandria.
From $718 per person in a double interior cabin for the full 7 nights. A balcony cabin is $924 per person in a double, and the Superior Suite Khuzama $1,738. Single, 3rd and 4th guest prices are in the table on this page.
It depends on your passport. Tell us your nationality and we check the current rules for going ashore in Turkey, and help with the visa application if you need one.
We confirm exactly what your cabin price covers, including port fees and gratuities, before you pay anything.
Yes. We arrange a private car to the port from Cairo, the airport or anywhere in Egypt, and back again when the ship returns.

Ahmose Travel is an independent travel company. The cruise is operated by AROYA Cruises; we book cabins on your behalf. Sailing dates, port times and prices come from the cruise line and may change.

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