Safaga Cruise Port Guide
Photos: sky#walker (CC BY-SA 2.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; peter moritz dundalek, Jan Chrzan, Nasr Safaga · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Egypt
- Region:
- Dubai, Arabian Gulf & Red Sea
- Coordinates:
- 26.7517° N, 33.9344° E
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About Safaga
Safaga is a port city on Egypt's Red Sea coast, located 53 km south of Hurghada. Known as a tourist area with several bungalows and rest houses, it serves as a call port for cruise itineraries exploring the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea region.
The city functions as the phosphates export centre, reflecting its industrial significance alongside its appeal as a leisure destination. A paved road of 164 km connects Safaga to Qena in Upper Egypt, offering passengers the opportunity to explore inland areas during port calls.
What to see and do
The Jetty is a nearby tourist attraction, located 12.3 km from the port, with a rating of 4.8 from 142 reviews.
Nearby ports
Safaga sits within the Dubai, Arabian Gulf & Red Sea cruise region. Nearby ports include Abu Dhabi, Aqaba, Doha, and Dubai.
Safaga, also known as Port Safaga, is a port city in Egypt, on the coast of the Red Sea, located 53 km (33 mi) south of Hurghada. The city is also a tourist area that consists of several bungalows and rest houses. Having numerous phosphate mines, it is regarded as the phosphates export center. A paved road of 164 km (102 mi) connects Safaga to Qena of Upper Egypt.
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Things to do in Safaga on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Tarek Kamal · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
The Jetty
4.8 (142) 12.3 km from port
Near: Diving Pier (32 m) · ORCA Dive Club Soma Bay (80 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Place is a most visit in soma bay. It has two spots one that is 2-3 meters deep and sometimes…” — Reem Nassef
- 5 · “Amazing snorkeling. If you come from outside you have to contact orca dive center to get a barcode for entering…” — Tobias Siebert
Map of Safaga and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Safaga
Cruises to Dubai, Arabian Gulf & Red Sea mostly sail November to March.
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