Egypt Red Sea Ports Authority – Sharm El Sheikh
The Red Sea Ports Authority lists Sharm El Sheikh among the ports under its passenger-port jurisdiction.
Cruise planning
Research Sharm El Sheikh 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
EGSSH
Coordinates
27.916, 34.330
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Explore ashore
A closer look at Sharm El Sheikh
Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh 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
Dock or tender
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 Egypt Red Sea Ports Authority – Sharm El Sheikh.
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 arrival can use Sharm El Sheikh port or a call-specific small-boat transfer; the resort area is separate from the controlled landing.
Getting into town
Naama Bay, Old Market, beaches, and inland excursions require taxi, shuttle, coach, or licensed boat arrangements.
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 Egypt Red Sea Ports Authority – Sharm El Sheikh.
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 Egypt Red Sea Ports Authority – Sharm El Sheikh.
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
Red Sea reefs, Naama Bay, Old Market, Ras Mohammed, and one properly managed desert or marine plan are the main choices. Naama Bay, Old Market, beaches, and inland excursions require taxi, shuttle, coach, or licensed boat arrangements.
Long call
7+ hours
Red Sea reefs, Naama Bay, Old Market, Ras Mohammed, and one properly managed desert or marine 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 Egypt Red Sea Ports Authority – Sharm El Sheikh.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Possible boat transfer, heat, security controls, sand, water entry, and limited accessible transport require confirmation.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Egypt Red Sea Ports Authority – Sharm El Sheikh.
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 Egypt Red Sea Ports Authority – Sharm El Sheikh.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Sharm El Sheikh 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 arrival can use Sharm El Sheikh port or a call-specific small-boat transfer; the resort area is separate from the controlled landing.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Naama Bay, Old Market, beaches, and inland excursions require taxi, shuttle, coach, or licensed boat arrangements.
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 Egypt Red Sea Ports Authority – Sharm El Sheikh.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Sharm El Sheikh
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Naama Bay, Old Market, beaches, and inland excursions require taxi, shuttle, coach, or licensed boat arrangements.
Arrival location reference
Sharm El Sheikh cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Local landmark
Red Sea reefs
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sharm El Sheikh.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sharm El Sheikh. 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
Coastal landmark
Naama Bay
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sharm El Sheikh.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sharm El Sheikh. 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
Market
Old Market
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sharm El Sheikh.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sharm El Sheikh. 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
Ras Mohammed
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sharm El Sheikh.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sharm El Sheikh. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Treat this as a longer outing and protect the ship return with confirmed transport and a generous time margin.
Longer outing; confirmed transport recommended
Local landmark
one properly managed desert or marine plan
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sharm El Sheikh.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Sharm El Sheikh. 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 summary4 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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MSC Armonia
Arrival
6:30am
Departure
7:00pm
Scheduled window
12h 30m
1 ship that day
Up to 2,658 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 5:30pm
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 Sharm El Sheikh
The port and town of Sharm-el-Sheikh lies near the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula where the Straits of Tiran meet the Gulf of Aqaba. With its strategic position, the Sinai posed a desirable target for various rulers over the centuries. In recent times, the last battle for the Sinai was fought between Egypt and Israel from 1967 to 1979, ending with a peace treaty signed in Washington, D.C. Since the withdrawal of the Israelis, more and more Egyptians have settled in the Sinai, taking advantage of the booming tourist trade.
However, vast interior regions are still sparsely populated. Many Bedouins have been affected by the advent of the 21st century, which is rapidly changing their age-old customs and nomadic lifestyle. As tourism and hotel projects continue to spring up along the Sinai coast, contact with Bedouins not involved in tourism is becoming increasingly rare. Once their nomadic life kept them on the move with their tents; today many Bedouins cultivate grain, vegetables and dates in addition to catering to the tourists.
Sharm-el-Sheikh was initially developed by the Israelis during the Sinai occupation. Na'ama Bay, a short drive from the port, has grown from virtually nothing into a sizeable resort since the early 1980s. Between the two towns, a string of hotels line a once-untouched coastline. Resort hotels offer great opportunities for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving. Glass bottom boat trips are available for those preferring to view the exotic marine life of the Red Sea without getting their feet wet.
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Shore excursions in Sharm El Sheikh
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
10 hours
Journey to St. Catherine Monastery
Explore the oldest working monastery in the world and shop in Flower Power City during this fascinating tour of St. Catherine's Monastery and the city of Dahab.
Scenic, Cultural, Historical Easy
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Private
Private
10 hours
Private Journey to St. Catherine Monastery
Visit the world's oldest working monastery then shop till you drop in Flower Power City during this private tour of St. Catherine's Monastery and the city of Dahab.
Private Sightseeing Easy
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Standard
7 hours
Ras Mohammed Snorkeling Tour
Get up close and personal with the fishes during this exciting snorkeling tour of Ras Muhammed National Park.
Snorkeling Moderate
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Photo credits
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.
- Naama Bay beach and shoreline at Sharm el Sheikh — Marc Ryckaert · CC BY 3.0