18 Night Ancient Trade Routes (Athens To Dubai)
Azamara Pursuit
Azamara Pursuit
October 20, 2025
18 Night Ancient Trade Routes

Azamara Pursuit - 10/20/2025

The October 20, 2025 cruise on the Azamara Pursuit departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece. On this 18 Night Ancient Trade Routes (Athens To Dubai) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 9 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Azamara Pursuit sets sail on Monday, Oct 20th and returns on Friday, Nov 7th.

Cruise Length
18
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Piraeus
Greece
Port Stops
9
Sea Days
7

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Azamara Pursuit cruise ship departing October 20, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $5,369 ($299 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $3,846 ($214 per night), this represents a recent increase of 40%.

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Inside Cabin
$5,369
40%
vs Avg $3,846

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Azamara Pursuit - October 20, 2025 - 18 Nights

DayDatePort
1Oct 20thPiraeus (Athens), Greece
2Oct 21stAt Sea
3Oct 22ndAlexandria, Cairo, Egypt
4Oct 23rdSuez Canal Transit
4Oct 20thAlexandria, Cairo, Egypt
5Oct 20thSuez Canal Transit
6Oct 25thSafaga, Egypt
7Oct 26thEilat, Israel
7Oct 20thSafaga, Egypt
9Oct 28thAqaba (Petra), Jordan
10Oct 29thAt Sea
11Oct 30thJeddah, Saudi Arabia
12Oct 31stAt Sea
13Nov 1stAt Sea
14Nov 2ndAt Sea
15Nov 3rdAt Sea
16Nov 4thAt Sea
17Nov 5thMuscat, Oman
18Nov 6thDubai, U.a.e.
19Oct 20thDubai, U.a.e.
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The Azamara Pursuit sails on October 20, 2025 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 7th at N/A. During the 20-day journey, the Azamara Pursuit will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 7 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my 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
71 / 100
safer than 71% of all cruises
71
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
Eilat, Israel
Eilat
Eilat has a good safety record, but travelers should stay vigilant and informed due to regional tensions and varying local safety conditions.
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

Azamara Pursuit

Azamara Cruise Line

The Azamara Pursuit was built in 2001 and is among Azamara's 3 ships in its fleet. The Azamara Pursuit is included in the cruise line's R class. In the cruise ship stats below, you'll find the Azamara Pursuit vs all other Azamara ships.

Cruise Ports

Day1
OCT 202025
Greece
D: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. (126 words)

Day2
OCT 212025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
OCT 222025
A:6:00 AM

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.

Day4
OCT 232025
A:11:00 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.

Day4
OCT 232025
D: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.

Day5
OCT 242025
D: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.

Day6
OCT 252025
A:6:00 AM

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.

Day7
OCT 262025
A:8:00 AMD:10:00 PM

Eilat, Israel, has docking at Eilat Port. Travelers snorkel the Red Sea’s coral reefs. Excursions explore Timna Park’s ancient mines. Local markets sell dates. The peak season, October to April, avoids summer heat. Photography captures desert shores. Dining onboard includes falafel. Souvenirs, like Dead Sea products, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover regional history. Light clothing suits warm conditions. Eilat’s vibrant reefs offer a unique Red Sea stop.

Day7
OCT 262025
D: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.

Day9
OCT 282025
Jordan
A:6:00 AMD:6:00 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.

Day10
OCT 292025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day11
OCT 302025
A:8:00 AMD:10:00 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.

Day12
OCT 312025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day13
NOV 12025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day14
NOV 22025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day15
NOV 32025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day16
NOV 42025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day17
NOV 52025
A:7:00 AMD: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.

Day18
NOV 62025
United Arab Emirates
A:4:00 PM

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. (126 words)

Day19
N/A N/AN/A
United Arab Emirates

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. (126 words)