Shipping Arabia, October 7, 2026 – Alexandria Port cruise activity included two consecutive cruise ship calls on September 28 and 29, bringing a combined 3,359 passengers to the Egyptian port. The two vessels, Astoria Grande and Aurora, carried 2,197 tourists and 1,162 crew members.
The calls form part of the growing cruise traffic handled by Alexandria Port, which continues to receive international cruise vessels and large numbers of passengers through its maritime passenger facilities.
Astoria Grande Arrives From Antalya
On September 28, Alexandria Port received the Palau-flagged Astoria Grande from Antalya, Türkiye. The cruise ship arrived with 374 tourists and 352 crew members, bringing the total number of people on board to 726.
The vessel completed its call at Alexandria and departed later the same day for Türkiye.
The following day, September 29, the Bermuda-flagged Aurora arrived at Alexandria Port from Limassol, Cyprus. It carried 1,823 tourists and 810 crew members, for a total of 2,633 passengers and crew.
Aurora was scheduled to leave Alexandria later that evening for Tunisia, completing the second cruise call handled by the port in two consecutive days.
Alexandria Port Cruise Activity Supported by Coordinated Passenger Handling
Representatives of Alexandria Port Authority received the two vessels in coordination with the relevant authorities. These included Egypt’s Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, tourism promotion bodies, Alexandria Governorate and the Ministry of Interior through the Alexandria Port Police.
Passenger reception and processing took place through the port’s General Department for Passenger Movement at the maritime passenger terminal. According to the authority, the required procedures were completed smoothly to facilitate the movement of arriving cruise passengers.
The authority said the two calls reflect the continued growth of marine tourism activity at Alexandria Port. It also highlighted the port’s ability to receive different types of cruise ships and handle large passenger volumes.
Port Authority Reaffirms Support for Cruise Tourism
Alexandria Port Authority said it will continue supporting and promoting marine tourism while strengthening coordination with the government and tourism bodies involved in cruise operations.
The authority said these efforts are aimed at providing high-quality services to visiting tourists while increasing the benefits generated from Alexandria’s tourism and historical attractions, as well as other destinations across Egypt.
The two cruise calls also underline the role of Alexandria Port cruise activity within Egypt’s broader marine tourism sector, with the port continuing to handle international vessels arriving from Mediterranean destinations.
Source: Alexandria Port Authority
