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A former world power, Alexandria is a beautiful port full of ancient marvels.
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Cruises to Alexandria

Few cities carry as much historical significance as Alexandria. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria was home to many legendary leaders and scholars, as well as the Pharos lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although most ruins were damaged or destroyed over centuries, Alexandria is now a popular tourist port with plenty of museums and exhibits honoring its storied past. Find the perfect mix of historical reverence and contemporary city life at Alexandria.

Azamara and Holland America Line are among the cruise lines that offer cruises to Alexandria. Most sailings depart from Europe, often the Mediterranean, with sailings typically ranging from 9 nights and longer. Alexandria is also a popular destination for specialty cruise lines such as Silversea and Emerald Cruises. A great time to visit Alexandria is during the cruising shoulder season (March to April and October to November), as that is when you can usually find the best deals and good weather.

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Destinations for Cruises to Alexandria

The following cruise destinations can be visited on a cruise that includes Alexandria. Select a destination to view the upcoming cruises that are available:

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Cruise Lines with Cruises to Alexandria

The following cruise lines offer cruises sailing to Alexandria. Select a cruise line to view the upcoming cruises that visit Alexandria:

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Deluxe Cruise Lines

These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.

A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.

Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.

The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.

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Luxury Cruise Lines

When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.

On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.

All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.

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Premium Cruise Lines

These cruise lines enhance what mainstream cruise lines typically offer, by providing their guests with higher quality service and cuisine, along with more spacious public spaces and accommodations.

Depending on the cruise line, the ships in this class range in size from small to very large.

These cruise lines appeal to a more discerning traveler, and are typically more expensive than mainstream cruise lines, but more affordable than the luxury lines.

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Mainstream Cruise Lines

Value is a key feature of these popular cruise lines, as they offer lots of activities, entertainment and dining options, along with a variety of stateroom types. Some of the cruise lines in this category have ships with unique innovations like water slides, rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, surfing simulators, bowling alleys, and boardwalks.

Their ships are usually anywhere from mid-sized to very large "mega" ships, accommodating thousands of guests. These ships give the feel of being in a large resort.

Mainstream cruise lines are a great option for just about everyone (including multi-generation families, and first-time cruisers), and typically have great youth programs.

During the cruise, entertainment may include Broadway productions, Vegas-style shows, comedians, and music. Some of these lines have select formal nights during the cruise. Specialty restaurants are becoming more and more common (some which have a cover charge for this type enhanced dining experience). Buffets are usually available throughout the day, besides room service, and the main dining room(s).

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River Cruise Lines

Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.

River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.

Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.

Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.

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Specialty Cruise Lines

These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

Azamara
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  • Deluxe Cruise Line
  • Ships: 4 (684 - 702 Guests)
  • Select Spirits, Beer & Wines Include
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Crystal
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  • Luxury Cruise Line
  • Ships: 2 (606 - 740 Guests)
  • Complimentary Nonalcoholic Beverages
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Holland America Line
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  • Premium Cruise Line
  • Ships: 11 (1,432 - 2,668 Guests)
  • Inspired Cuisine
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MSC Cruises
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  • Mainstream Cruise Line
  • Ships: 23 (1,952 - 6,762 Guests)
  • Kids Sail Free
  • True Italian Hospitality
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Norwegian Cruise Line
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  • Mainstream Cruise Line
  • Ships: 21 (1,936 - 4,266 Guests)
  • Freestyle Cruising
  • Award-Winning Entertainment
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises
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  • Luxury Cruise Line
  • Ships: 6 (496 - 746 Guests)
  • All-Inclusive, Ultra-Luxury
  • Enrichment Programs
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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  • Luxury / River Cruise Line
  • Ships: 15 (68 - 228 Guests)
  • All-Inclusive
  • Offers River and Yacht Cruises
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Silversea Cruises
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  • Luxury / Specialty Cruise Line
  • Ships: 13 (100 - 728 Guests)
  • All-Inclusive
  • All-Suite Accommodations
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Star Clippers
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  • Specialty Cruise Line
  • Ships: 3 (166 - 227 Guests)
  • Intimate
  • Casual Atmosphere
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Things to do near Alexandria

These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Alexandria, along with a brief description:

♦ Bibliotheca Alexandrina

One of the largest libraries in the world, Bibliotheca Alexandrina has enough shelf space to store eight million books. The Great Library of Alexandria was once an ancient consortium of learning, featuring works from renowned scholars such as Plato. This modern re-imagining is an excellent homage to Alexandria’s rich history, now serving as a cultural hub featuring exhibitions, museums, and more.

♦ Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Although not much remains from ancient Alexandria, you can get a glimpse of its vintage Egyptian and Greco-Roman architectural style from a burial site believed to trace back to the 2nd century AD. These catacombs were discovered in 1900, only after a donkey fell into them. Take a spiral staircase down into the main chamber of this fascinating archaeological site.

♦ Montaza Palace

Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Montaza Palace Gardens is a beautiful destination with lavish gardens, towering palm trees, and vibrant flowers. With restaurants and scenic spots perfect for a picnic, these gardens are great for a quiet getaway.

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