Alexandria Port receives cruise ship “MEIN SCHIFF 5” carrying 3,502 passengers
The Alexandria Port Authority received on Sunday, September 27, 2026, the cruise ship MEIN SCHIFF 5, arriving from the port of Heraklion in Greece with 3,502 passengers on board, including 2,560 tourists and 942 crew members. The vessel is scheduled to depart this evening for the Greek port of Rhodes. Alexandria Port Spokesperson Ahmed Bereqaa … The post Alexandria Port receives cruise ship “MEIN…
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Alexandria Port Authority welcomed the cruise ship MEIN SCHIFF 5, which carried 3,502 passengers, including 2,560 tourists and 942 crew members. The vessel had arrived from the port of Heraklion in Greece. According to Ahmed Bereqaa, a spokesperson for Alexandria Port, this visit marks an increase in cruise-ship traffic at the port, highlighting its ability to handle diverse cruise vessels and deliver top-notch services.
The passengers' itinerary featured visits to several archaeological and historical sites in Alexandria, Cairo, and Giza, encompassing ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, and Islamic landmarks. In addition, a cycling tour around Alexandria was organized for select passengers to explore the city's landmarks and unique ambiance.
Upon the ship's arrival, several officials from the Alexandria Port Authority met with representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority, and the Alexandria Governorate, represented by the Regional Tourism Promotion Authority. The MEIN SCHIFF 5 was scheduled to depart later that evening for the Greek port of Rhodes.
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