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October 26, 2024

Azamara Pursuit October 26, 2024

The Azamara Pursuit October 26, 2024 cruise departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece. On this 18 Night Ancient Trade Routes (Athens To Dubai) sailing, the Azamara Pursuit will visit a total of 9 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Saturday, Oct 26th and returns on Wednesday, Nov 13th, 2024.

Cruise Length
18
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Piraeus
Greece
Port Stops
9
Sea Days
7
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Azamara Pursuit · October 26, 2024

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Azamara Pursuit · October 26, 2024

The Azamara Pursuit sails on October 26, 2024 for a 18 Night Ancient Trade Routes (Athens To Dubai). The ship will depart the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Dubai, U.a.e. on Nov 13th at N/A. During the 20-day journey, the Azamara Pursuit will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 7 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

18 Night Ancient Trade Routes (Athens To Dubai)

  • OCT26
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: — - D: 6:00 PM
  • OCT27
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT28
    Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt
    Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
  • OCT26
    Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt
    Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt
    A: — - D: 12:00 PM
  • OCT29
    Suez Canal Transit
    Suez Canal Transit
    A: 11:00 PM - D: —
  • OCT26
    Suez Canal Transit
    Suez Canal Transit
    A: — - D: 3:00 PM
  • OCT31
    Safaga, Egypt
    Safaga, Egypt
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
  • OCT26
    Safaga, Egypt
    Safaga, Egypt
    A: — - D: 6:00 PM
  • NOV02
    Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
    Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • NOV03
    Aqaba (Petra), Jordan
    Aqaba (Petra), Jordan
    A: 4:00 AM - D: 4:30 PM
  • NOV04
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV05
    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • NOV06
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV07
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV08
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV09
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV10
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV11
    Muscat, Oman
    Muscat, Oman
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • NOV12
    Dubai, U.a.e.
    Dubai, U.a.e.
    A: 4:00 PM - D: —
  • OCT26
    Dubai, U.a.e.
    Dubai, U.a.e.
    A: — - D: —
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Cruise Ports

October 26, 2024 · 18 Night Ancient Trade Routes (Athens To Dubai)

Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Day 1•Saturday, Oct 26

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: —•Departure: 6:00 PM

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

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At Sea
Day 2•Sunday, Oct 27

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt
Day 3•Monday, Oct 28

Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

Alexandria, Egypt, docks at the Western Port terminal, 10 kilometers from the city center, with shuttles or taxis offering 20-minute transfers to the Corniche. The facility includes lounges and ATMs. Travelers explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library complex with manuscripts and planetarium shows. Qaitbay Citadel, 15 minutes east, features 15th-century fortifications on Pharos Lighthouse ruins. Kom el-Dikka, a 5-minute drive, reveals Roman amphitheaters and mosaics. Excursions to Cairo, 3 hours away, include Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Montaza Palace Gardens, 20 minutes east, offer seaside walks and tea houses. Dining features kofta at waterfront stalls. Souvenirs include papyrus scrolls. Best visited October to April; taxis 50-100 EGP. Guided tours ensure security.

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Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt
Day 4•Tuesday, Oct 29

Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt

Arrival: —•Departure: 12:00 PM

Alexandria, Egypt, docks at the Western Port terminal, 10 kilometers from the city center, with shuttles or taxis offering 20-minute transfers to the Corniche. The facility includes lounges and ATMs. Travelers explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library complex with manuscripts and planetarium shows. Qaitbay Citadel, 15 minutes east, features 15th-century fortifications on Pharos Lighthouse ruins. Kom el-Dikka, a 5-minute drive, reveals Roman amphitheaters and mosaics. Excursions to Cairo, 3 hours away, include Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Montaza Palace Gardens, 20 minutes east, offer seaside walks and tea houses. Dining features kofta at waterfront stalls. Souvenirs include papyrus scrolls. Best visited October to April; taxis 50-100 EGP. Guided tours ensure security.

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Suez Canal Transit
Day 4•Tuesday, Oct 29

Suez Canal Transit

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: —

Suez Canal Transit, Egypt, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view canal locks and desert landscapes from the ship. Excursions include onboard lectures. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for canal cruising. Photography captures engineering marvels and Suez vistas. Dining onboard includes koshari, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like canal replicas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while binoculars enhance scenery viewing. Suez Canal’s historic allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering feats and desert vistas, making the Suez Canal an engaging destination for exploration.

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Suez Canal Transit
Day 5•Wednesday, Oct 30

Suez Canal Transit

Arrival: —•Departure: 3:00 PM

Suez Canal Transit, Egypt, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view canal locks and desert landscapes from the ship. Excursions include onboard lectures. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for canal cruising. Photography captures engineering marvels and Suez vistas. Dining onboard includes koshari, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like canal replicas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while binoculars enhance scenery viewing. Suez Canal’s historic allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering feats and desert vistas, making the Suez Canal an engaging destination for exploration.

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Safaga, Egypt
Day 6•Thursday, Oct 31

Safaga, Egypt

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

Safaga, Egypt, offers docking at Safaga Port. Travelers explore Luxor’s Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings. Excursions visit Hurghada’s coral reefs. Local markets sell koshari. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for historic tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Red Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes ful medames, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like papyrus art, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Pharaonic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while comfortable shoes enhance temple walks. Safaga’s historic allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and coastal beauty, making Safaga an engaging gateway to Egypt’s heritage.

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Safaga, Egypt
Day 7•Friday, Nov 1

Safaga, Egypt

Arrival: —•Departure: 6:00 PM

Safaga, Egypt, offers docking at Safaga Port. Travelers explore Luxor’s Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings. Excursions visit Hurghada’s coral reefs. Local markets sell koshari. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for historic tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Red Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes ful medames, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like papyrus art, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Pharaonic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while comfortable shoes enhance temple walks. Safaga’s historic allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and coastal beauty, making Safaga an engaging gateway to Egypt’s heritage.

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Day 8•Saturday, Nov 2

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, offers docking at Sharm El Sheikh Port. Travelers explore Naama Bay and Ras Mohammed National Park. Excursions include snorkeling at Tiran Island. Local markets sell koshari. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Red Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes falafel, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like papyrus crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sinai history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Sharm El Sheikh’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine adventures and desert beauty, making Sharm El Sheikh an engaging destination.

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Aqaba (Petra), Jordan
Day 9•Sunday, Nov 3

Aqaba (Petra), Jordan

Arrival: 4:00 AM•Departure: 4:30 PM

Aqaba (Petra), Jordan, docks at Aqaba Port, 2 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles or taxis for 10-minute rides. The port city, population 200,000, serves as a gateway to Petra, 2 hours north, with Nabataean tombs like Al-Khazneh carved into rose-red cliffs. Local sites include the Aqaba Fort, a 14th-century Mamluk structure. Snorkeling at South Beach, 10 minutes south, explores coral reefs. Markets sell za’atar spices. Excursions to Wadi Rum, 1 hour east, offer jeep tours through desert canyons. Peak season October to April; taxis 5-10 JOD. Dining includes sayadiyah (fish rice) at port cafes. Souvenirs feature Bedouin silver jewelry.

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At Sea
Day 10•Monday, Nov 4

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Day 11•Tuesday, Nov 5

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 PM

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has docking at Jeddah Port. Travelers explore Al-Balad’s UNESCO-listed historic district. Excursions visit King Fahd’s Fountain and Red Sea beaches. Local markets sell oud perfume. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather. Photography captures coral houses and waterfronts. Dining onboard includes shawarma, a Saudi favorite. Souvenirs, like prayer beads, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Islamic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Jeddah’s vibrant heritage offers a dynamic Saudi stop, blending history with coastal allure.

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At Sea
Day 12•Wednesday, Nov 6

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 13•Thursday, Nov 7

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 14•Friday, Nov 8

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 15•Saturday, Nov 9

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 16•Sunday, Nov 10

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Muscat, Oman
Day 17•Monday, Nov 11

Muscat, Oman

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Muscat, Oman, provides docking at Port Sultan Qaboos. Travelers explore the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Muttrah Souq. Excursions visit Nakhal Fort’s desert oasis. Local markets sell frankincense. The peak season, November to March, brings mild weather for sightseeing. Photography captures Islamic architecture and Arabian Sea views. Dining onboard includes shuwa, an Omani dish. Souvenirs, like silver khanjars, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Oman’s maritime history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while comfortable shoes enhance souq walks. Muscat’s blend of tradition and modernity offers a vibrant Omani stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of grand mosques, bustling markets, and desert forts, making Muscat an engaging destination for exploring Oman’s cultural richness and coastal allure.

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Dubai, U.a.e.
Day 18•Tuesday, Nov 12

Dubai, U.a.e.

Arrival: 4:00 PM•Departure: —

Dubai, UAE, offers docking at Port Rashid. Travelers explore Burj Khalifa and Dubai Souk. Excursions visit Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Local markets sell shawarma. The peak season, November to March, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures skyscrapers and Persian Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes kabsa, an Emirati favorite. Souvenirs, like gold crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bedouin history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Dubai’s modern charm offers a vibrant UAE stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of futuristic landmarks and cultural markets, making Dubai an engaging destination for exploration.

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Dubai, U.a.e.
Day 19•Saturday, Oct 26

Dubai, U.a.e.

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Dubai, UAE, offers docking at Port Rashid. Travelers explore Burj Khalifa and Dubai Souk. Excursions visit Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Local markets sell shawarma. The peak season, November to March, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures skyscrapers and Persian Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes kabsa, an Emirati favorite. Souvenirs, like gold crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bedouin history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Dubai’s modern charm offers a vibrant UAE stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of futuristic landmarks and cultural markets, making Dubai an engaging destination for exploration.

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Weather Forecast

Azamara Pursuit - October 26, 2024 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

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October

Typical Weather

88°F

Average High

47°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

1.9 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
70 / 100
safer than 70% of all cruises
70
7
/ 10
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus
Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.
5
/ 10
Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt
Alexandria
Cruise travelers to Alexandria should remain vigilant against petty crime, avoid political demonstrations, and consider organized tours for safety.
7
/ 10
Suez Canal Transit
Suez Canal
The Suez Canal Transit is generally safe for cruise travelers due to strong naval security, though awareness of regional tensions is advised.
6
/ 10
Safaga, Egypt
Safaga
Safaga is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should remain vigilant, stick to populated areas, and heed local advice.
7
/ 10
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty crime and stay informed about regional security concerns.
8
/ 10
Aqaba (Petra), Jordan
Aqaba
Aqaba is a safe cruise destination with a strong police presence, but travelers should remain vigilant against minor scams and theft.
7
/ 10
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah
Jeddah is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should respect local customs and remain aware of regional political tensions.
8
/ 10
Muscat, Oman
Muscat
Muscat is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, a strong security presence, and standard travel precautions recommended.
9
/ 10
Dubai, U.a.e.
Dubai
Dubai is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, strong security, and a commitment to ensuring tourist safety.

Cruise Ship

Azamara Pursuit

⚓ Tonnage

30,280

vs avg 30,280

🛠️ Year Built

2,001

vs avg 2,000

📏 Length (ft)

—

vs avg —

👥 Passenger Count

710

vs avg 710

The Pursuit has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 30,280 gross tons. The ship measures — feet in length. Azamara Pursuit is included in Azamara’s R class. At full capacity, the Azamara Pursuit holds 710 passengers. That includes 710 cruise vacationers and — staff members. The Pursuit total number of staterooms is 0.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Azamara Pursuit sailing on October 26, 2024?

This is a 18-night cruise itinerary departing from Piraeus (Athens), Greece.

What ports does the Azamara Pursuit visit on the October 26, 2024 cruise?

This route includes athens-greece, alexandria-cairo-egypt, suez-canal-transit, safaga-egypt, sharm-el-sheikh-egypt, aqaba-petra-jordan, jeddah-saudi-arabia, muscat-oman, dubai-uae.

How many sea days are included on this Azamara Pursuit October 26, 2024 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 7 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Azamara Pursuit sailing on October 26, 2024?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Azamara Pursuit itinerary?

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