marine tourism

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

Shipping Arabia, October 3, 2026 – Egypt highlighted its yacht tourism development efforts and plans to strengthen marina infrastructure and marine services during its participation in the Monaco Yacht Show 2026, where a senior Ministry of Transport delegation held discussions with international investors, marina operators and specialized companies.

The Egyptian delegation included Rear Admiral Dr. Nihad Shahin, Deputy Minister of Transport for Maritime Transport, and Rear Admiral Osama Hussein El Sayed Negm, Deputy Head of the Maritime Transport & Logistics Sector for Ports Affairs.

The ninth edition of the Monaco Yacht Show was held from September 23 to 26, 2026, in Monaco. It brought together major companies, investors and specialists from the yacht industry, marina sector, marine services and maritime tourism from around the world.

Egypt Yacht Tourism Development in Focus

Egypt’s participation provided an international platform to present the country’s efforts in yacht tourism development and marina infrastructure while engaging directly with companies and investors active in the sector.

The delegation reviewed the latest international trends and experiences in yacht building, marina development and operation, marine services and maritime tourism. The visit also provided an opportunity to examine approaches that could support further development of services offered to yachts in Egypt.

The Egyptian representatives held a series of meetings and discussions with investors, marina operators and specialized companies during the event. Talks covered potential cooperation and investment opportunities, as well as the development of marinas and services provided to visiting yachts.

Smart and Sustainable Marina Operations

Another focus of the Egyptian delegation was international experience in establishing, developing, managing and operating smart and sustainable marinas.

The meetings allowed the delegation to examine different international models and exchange expertise with companies and organizations involved in marina management and marine tourism.

Egypt’s participation also focused on strengthening communication with international entities operating across the yacht, marina and maritime tourism sectors. These engagements included discussions on developing coastal destinations and improving the services and infrastructure that support yacht tourism.

Public-Private Partnerships and Investment

The delegation also exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors as part of Egypt’s efforts to develop its yacht tourism industry.

Discussions with investors and specialized companies addressed opportunities for partnership and investment in marina development and related marine services. The participation was intended to support wider efforts to attract additional investment into yacht tourism and the infrastructure serving the sector.

By participating in the Monaco Yacht Show, the Egyptian delegation also sought to deepen connections with international industry participants and gain further exposure to global operating practices in yacht tourism and marina development.

The Maritime Transport & Logistics Sector said the participation supports Egypt’s efforts to develop yacht tourism, improve marina and marine services, and attract further investment in the sector.

Source: Maritime Transport & Logistics Sector