A Red Sea cruise travels through a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean between Asia and Africa. This connecting ocean is south, through the Gulf of Aden and the Bab el Mandeb Sound. The Gulf of Suez (leading into the Suez Canal), the Gulf of Aqaba and the Sinai Peninsula are located in the northern part of this area. Here is a guide to recommended destinations via Red Sea cruises:
1) Sharm El Sheikh – Travellers who go on holiday via a Red Sea cruise consider this the most popular destination because of the extensive range of accommodation on the land, from simple hostels to five-star hotels. This is a diver’s paradise.
2) Hurghada – This fishing village was transformed into a blooming development, competing with Sharm to be the most popular tourist spot among Red Sea cruise destinations. Hurghada’s Egyptian coast area does not have many reefs, so if you want to dive, you will have to stay onboard your Red Sea cruise ship most of the time. However, the reward for patience is being able to dive through lots of wrecks, including the “ships’ graveyard” at Sha’ab Abu Nuhas via a three-hour boat trip from Hurghada. Windsurfing activities are also available.
3) Soma Bay – A resort with a glorious setting on a peninsula connected by one road, this Red Sea cruise tourist spot is for the boutique crowd. Breathtaking views of desert mountains can be seen. The nightlife here is more relaxed than in most resorts in the area.
Seasoned travellers who take a Red Sea cruise recommend these landmarks as places to see. These destinations add culture and much activity to the islands around the Red Sea.
Posted by: James Ted
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