Alexandria Port Authority
The government port authority operates Alexandria's commercial harbour and publishes passenger-vessel and berth information.
Cruise planning
Research Alexandria cruise calls before you travel.
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Schedule note
Port schedules can change because of weather, berth availability, itinerary updates, and operational decisions. Verify important times with your cruise line or the port authority before travel.
At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Egypt
Port code
EGALY
Coordinates
31.200, 29.919
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Alexandria
Alexandria is an exact passenger arrival with call-specific port, transfer, and return-time requirements.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Taxi recommended
Can you explore independently?
Choose one local plan or one properly timed regional excursion rather than combining uncertain transport links.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Alexandria Port Authority.
Sources:Alexandria Port Authority
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Cruise ships use an assigned Alexandria Port berth within a large secure commercial harbour.
Getting into town
The Corniche, library, museums, and historic sites require port transfer, taxi, coach, or excursion; Cairo is a very long separate journey.
Port shuttle
Use the official port or ship shuttle when offered and confirm its destination and final return.
Taxi and local transport
Use only the marked passenger pickup area and prebook scarce or accessible vehicles.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Alexandria Port Authority.
Sources:Alexandria Port Authority
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Alexandria Port Authority.
Sources:Alexandria Port Authority
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Independent exploration is practical only after confirming the exact landing and protecting the ship return time.
Half day
4–6 hours
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay, museums, catacombs, Corniche, and a conservative city plan are the main choices. The Corniche, library, museums, and historic sites require port transfer, taxi, coach, or excursion; Cairo is a very long separate journey.
Long call
7+ hours
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay, museums, catacombs, Corniche, and a conservative city plan are the main choices. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Alexandria Port Authority.
Sources:Alexandria Port Authority
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Secure-port distance, dense traffic, heat, historic steps, and long Cairo coaches require careful accessible planning.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Alexandria Port Authority.
Sources:Alexandria Port Authority
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Alexandria Port Authority.
Sources:Alexandria Port Authority
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Alexandria port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Cruise ships use an assigned Alexandria Port berth within a large secure commercial harbour.
How do I get from the ship into town?
The Corniche, library, museums, and historic sites require port transfer, taxi, coach, or excursion; Cairo is a very long separate journey.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Use the official port or ship shuttle when offered and confirm its destination and final return. Use only the marked passenger pickup area and prebook scarce or accessible vehicles.
Can I explore independently?
Choose one local plan or one properly timed regional excursion rather than combining uncertain transport links.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Alexandria Port Authority.
Sources:Alexandria Port Authority
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026
1 source
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Alexandria
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
The Corniche, library, museums, and historic sites require port transfer, taxi, coach, or excursion; Cairo is a very long separate journey.
Arrival location reference
Alexandria cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Local landmark
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Alexandria.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Alexandria. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Coastal landmark
Qaitbay
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Alexandria.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Alexandria. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
catacombs
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Alexandria.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Alexandria. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
Corniche
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Alexandria.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Alexandria. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
conservative city plan
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Alexandria.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Alexandria. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary5 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
Live port-day planner
Plan my port day in Alexandria
Choose an upcoming call and ship to turn the published schedule into a practical planning window.
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Choose your ship
Your selected call
MSC Lirica
Arrival
8:00am
Departure
10:00pm
Scheduled window
14h
1 ship that day
Up to 2,648 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 8:30pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
Guide match for this window
A longer outing may fit, but protect the return journey from weather, traffic, queues, and tender delays.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
About Alexandria
Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was Egypt's capital for over 1,000 years. Now, it is visited by tourists looking to enjoy some diving and those interested in the Great Library, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Explore ashore
Shore excursions in Alexandria
Explore tour options for your port day. Check the meeting point and return time against your ship’s schedule before booking.
Excursion partner
Shore Excursions Group
Independent shore excursions
Select any tour card to view current details, availability, and booking on the Shore Excursions Group website.
Standard
8 hours
Old and New Al-Alamein, WWII History, and Beach Free Time with Lunch
Enjoy an insightful journey from Alexandria Port to Al-Alamein, where history meets modern allure in a tour blending World War II legacies with Egypt's evolving North Coast. Discover the War Museum and the solemn cemeteries, then unwind in the contemporary landscape of New Al-Alamein, enjoying the pristine beach and turquoise waters before a comfortable return to port.
Scenic, Cultural, Historical Moderate
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Private
Private
6.5 hours
Private El Alemein
Delve into one of the most important battles in Africa, as well as the Second World War during a visit to El Alamein and its surroundings.
Eco, Nature Moderate
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Standard
6 hours
Alexandria Yacht and Private Beach Escape with Lunch
Discover Alexandria's coastal beauty on this relaxing tour, where you'll enjoy a luxury yacht cruise, unwind on a stunning sandy beach, and indulge in a delicious local lunch. Begin with a scenic drive along Egypt's North Coast before setting sail on the Mediterranean. With plenty of time to relax, swim, and savor the tranquil atmosphere, this tour offers the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.
Beach Easy
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